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.
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.
A jacket or shirt. Workwear inspired; make Arbor yours in anything from canvas or wool to a lightweight linen.This shirt has a boxy style fit, please check the finished measurements to make sure you are happy with the final fit. | Size UK 34 - 54. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. | Skill level; Intermediate.
Solid brass tailor's thimble with a hole at the top - with an etched 'Merchant & Mills' logo. The capless tailor’s thimble, you will notice, has an open top for tactile fabric control. It protects your finger without affecting dexterity. British engineered. Lacquered to prevent discolouring, size medium - 18mm in diameter.
A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - linen, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton sanded twill, hemp blends, Tencel/linen, needlecord, 4 - 8oz denim, lightweight wool, Indian handlooms (if narrow you may have to piece).
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.
Traditional dressmaking pins, nickel plated and made to last. These pins aren't suitable for very fine or lightweight fabrics. A little black box full of best dressmaking pins – 32mm x 0.65mm. Weight 28g or 1oz.
A neat cross body bag, small but copious. Factotum has been designed to hold all your daily essentials. Fully lined, with two front pockets and a zipped closure. You can use leather or webbing for your strap. | Finished measurements length 20cm, width 30cm, depth at widest point 12cm. | All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - oilskin, dry oilskin, mid-heavy weight cotton canvas or drill, mid weight denim (8-14oz). For the lining we would suggest using either our 5oz organic dry oilskin, half panama cotton, or barrier lining. You can see all of these by clicking on the suitable fabrics tab.
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.
Little girl pattern for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 years. A charmingly simple interpretation of our Trapeze dress with a huge amount of swish factor. | The Trapezette is simple to make with a single button back neck opening and rouleau loop and fully faced armholes and neck for small people comfort. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - we recommend light to medium weight wovens such as linen, soft denim chambray and fine cord. Soft wools and tweeds are also suitable for colder climates.
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.
A traditional workwear boilersuit with a gentler feminine fit. Thelma is a wardrobe masterpiece, loose enough to fit all shapes and can be interpreted in many different types of cloths, so make it your own. | Thelma will take time to put together, but make it well and wear it absolutely everywhere. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - experienced. | Fabric suggestions - medium weight wovens such as sanded twill, 5 - 8oz denims, yard dyed linens with some stability, and cotton poplin. If you are an experienced sewer you could try tencel, tencel/linen, corduroy, more floppy linens, prints and checks.
Easy like Sunday morning, wrap up and settle in. A traditional unisex dressing gown with inner tie, patch pockets and a shawl collar. | Size XXS - XXL. | All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - light – medium weight laundered linen, cotton double gauze, Indian cotton, cotton voile or lawn, linen waffle, Tencel/linen.
Little girl pattern for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 years. Inspired by the classic sailor bib, we pay homage to the ancient port of Rye (our hometown). | Irresistibly redolant of carefree summer days and never growing up, the skipper is born to play. Featuring relaxed styling for easy dressing in rough seas, the Skipper has dropped shoulders and casual rolled cuffs whilst the neckline has an internal popper at the front V insert. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - we recommend medium to lightweight woven fabrics such as denim, cotton chambray, laundered linen or lightweight wool.
A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - linen, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton sanded twill, hemp blends, Tencel/linen, needlecord, 4 - 8oz denim, lightweight wool, Indian handlooms (if narrow you may have to piece).
A pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. Soft and floaty in linen, or smart and hardy in cotton twill. Can be made lined or unlined. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - linen, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton sanded twill, hemp blends, Tencel/linen, needlecord, 4 - 8oz denim, lightweight wool, Indian handlooms (if narrow you may have to piece).
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 pair of 'Peg' trousers featuring a fly front, angled pockets and turn-ups. Front legs can be half lined for woollens. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - Intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - The Pegs are ideally suited to a mid-heavyweight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight woollens and 7-10oz denim. Lighter weight cloths like linen and tencel-linen will give you a softer silhouette.
A pair of 'Peg' trousers featuring a fly front, angled pockets and turn-ups. Front legs can be half lined for woollens. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - Intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - The Pegs are ideally suited to a mid-heavyweight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight woollens and 7-10oz denim. Lighter weight cloths like linen and tencel-linen will give you a softer silhouette.
A softly structured waistcoat with a boxy fit, two welt pockets and a simple stitched belt at the back. Layer up in the winter or wear on its own in the summer in a tumbled linen. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make) | Fabric suggestions - 5-8oz linen, 5-10oz denim, light - medium weight corduroy, wool, wool blends, cotton canvas or twill. For the lining: lightweight wovens such as calico, cotton lawn, cotton, cotton blends, Tencel/linen (when choosing your cloth consider that the lining fabric may be visible).
The hooded Landgate is chic yet workaday and features a drawstring waist and side and front pocket options. Our first pattern for both men and women. | All decorative top stitching is optional. For the men's pattern you lengthen the pattern where indicated. | Size XS - XXL. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - cotton canvas, drill, denim, oilskin, linen and soft wool.
A pair of culotte trousers featuring a fly front, front pleats, in-seam pockets and elasticated back waistband. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - Intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - mid-weight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight wollens and 7-10oz denim. Lighter weight cloths like linen and tencel/linen will give you a softer silhouette.
The Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - We recommend light weight fabrics with some drape like cotton, tencel or linen. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.
The Florence is a sweet swingy top and dress with a button back detail and soft high low gathers. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - intermediate. | Fabric suggestions - We recommend light weight fabrics with some drape like cotton, tencel or linen. If you choose something with less drape the top will have a more sculptural look.
Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. The Factory dress is 'easy fit' so use the bust measurement only for sizing. | We have now included a separate pattern to make the Factory as a top. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray, very fine wool or corduroy.
Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. The Factory dress is 'easy fit' so use the bust measurement only for sizing. | We have now included a separate pattern to make the Factory as a top. | All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated. | Skill level - beginner. | Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray, very fine wool or corduroy.
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.
