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Blazer pattern guide with measurements, fabric requirements, and size chart on a white background
Chore jacket design and measurement chart on a white background
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Measurement chart for shirt and shirt dress with fabric requirements and size chart on a white background
Pattern for a mail bag with measurements and fabric requirements on a white background

Workwear: Timeless Sewing Patterns for a Practical Wardrobe

$40.00
Merchant & Mills

In this essential guide to workwear, Merchant & Mills presents five new sewing patterns: a chore jacket, a classic shirt, a pair of trousers, a classic blazer, and a Japanese-inspired mail bag. With Workwear,  you'll learn how to create versatile, long-lasting garments made to be worn and cherished.

Step-by-step instructions and photography guide you through the construction process, illustrating how different fabrics can transform each design. The patterns can also be downloaded and printed using the included QR code, making it easy to print fresh copies whenever you need them.

Available in genderless sizing from XS-XXXL, each garment is modeled by talented artisan makers in their creative spaces, reflecting Merchant & Mills' ethos of beautiful, enduring pieces. 

Written by:  Carolyn Denham

Published by:  Quadrille

Made in:  England

Specifications: 

  • includes 5 full-size sewing patterns
    • Blazer
    • Chore Jacket
    • Drawstring Trousers/Shorts
    • Shirt/Shirt Dress
    • Mail Bag
  • 192 pages
  • hardcover
  • 8.1" x 10.2"
  • ISBN: 9781837836420

Further Reading:  Merchant & Mills creates timeless sewing patterns, quality fabrics, and thoughtfully designed notions that support a more mindful approach to clothing and craft. As a women-owned company rooted in respect for materials and tradition, their work encourages a hands-on connection to the things we wear and use—fostering well-being and a slower way of living.

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. To learn how mending and repairing your clothes contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle and the slow fashion movement, we invite you to read our "Make it Do: Sewing & Mending a More Sustainable Lifestyle" blog.

Shop our entire Merchant & Mills Collection for more well-made tools and notions for sewing. 

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