Sew Something / merchant and mills
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Merchant & Mills Camber Dress
Read more →The Camber Set pattern by Merchant & Mills is a great choice for those new to garment making. The pattern comes with two options, a top and a dress. We chose the Merchant & Mills Boston Fall Linen to sew up the dress version of this pattern. One of the great things about the pattern is how quickly it comes together. While it is a simple pattern, the bias bound front neckline, the back yoke and back neck facing add thoughtful details to this pattern. The back neck facing also provides an opportunity to showcase another fabric, we chose to use the Liberty Eleonora Cfabric....
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Jack Tar Bag
Read more →The Merchant and Mills Jack Tar bag is popular amongst sewists for a reason - this bag is stylish, fun to construct, and holds everything you'd need to tote about! From books and a laptop, to all your crafting supplies, it's got you covered.We have created kits that contain everything you'll need - the Dry Oilskin Fabric, Leather straps and necessary hardware.
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Sewing Pattern Review: Merchant & Mills 'The Dress Shirt'
Read more →Merchant & Mills: The Dress Shirt Fabric: Swiss Chambray Dot in Denim by Robert KaufmanLining: Ballerine A Tana Lawn by Liberty of London One of the new patterns we received from Merchant and Mills is this easy-to-wear and easy-to-make Dress Shirt. The shape is relaxed, loose and very comfortable - inspired by a classic gentleman's shirt. This is a great beginner pattern that will flatter all body types. Featuring beautiful and subtle tailoring, we cut the yoke on the bias for visual interest and lined the bib and yoke in a luxurious Liberty of Lawn - only a fat quarter* was needed! (*for sizes 12...
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Sewing Essentials: Your First Sewing Kit
Read more →A common question we get from new sewists (or the people shopping for a new sewist) is what sewing notions are essential to getting started. Certainly the answer depends on a few more factors – such as whether the sewist has anything already, whether she or he will be sewing by hand or on a machine, etc. – but we thought it might be useful to put together a kind of cheat sheet. See what you have already, decide what you might need. In general, what we're including here are the things you might find in every sewist's kit, so...
