A flared dress, just below the knee, with small neat shoulder and shallow rounded neckline. With the option of a button through back or a simple slip over the head. The trapeze is so easy to make and so easy to wear. Make it for the winter in Harris tweed teamed with a chunky brogue, in a bold block print or a washed linen for the summer. It is endlessly versatile. | You have the option of making this 3/4 sleeved, sleeveless and short sleeved, all with a button back opening. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - woven dress weight fabrics from linen, denim and woollens to printed cottons.
Etta is a simple wrap dress with a lined bodice and inseam pockets. Choose between short or three quarter length sleeves or make it sleeveless. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - Light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, tencel, Indian handlooms, lightweight baby cord or cotton double gauze.
Best for snipping thread tails rather than cutting cloth. Hand finished in smooth black with a monogrammed M for Merchant & Mills. Sharp as an arrow and seriously desirable. Just perfect at 6.75cm/3".
A traditional pair of pyjamas with either long or short sleeves and long, short or short - short bottoms. The top and short - short bottoms can be piped (optional). | All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, Tencel, Indian handlooms, linen or cotton double gauze.
An oversized coat or jacket with a rolled collar and turn back cuffs. Coat has inseam pockets and jacket has patch pockets. Choose to make either lined or unlined. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; intermediate. | Suitable fabrics - Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twill or canvas. A heaver weight cloth with result in a more structured coat. | For linings we'd suggest our barrier lining if using an oilskin, otherwise - cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings. | *If you are a curvy size 18, we would recommend selecting the UK 18-28 size range.
A perfect combination for any mood, if Ellis is a gentle woman then Hattie is a blithe bachelorette. Both feature four delicate neck darts, Ellis, who gets some more feminine shaping from bust darts, is waisted, with set in sleeves and inseam side pockets. Hattie has a lined bodice, dropped waist and bold patch pockets. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - Suitable for linen or light wools, light to medium weight woven cottons such as drill or sanded canvas.
All supplies and materials are included in this one-day sashiko workshop with guest instructor Sanae Suzuki on Sunday, September 13th and Sunday, October 18th!
