Beautifully made traditional tailor's shears from Sheffield.

Chromium plated side bent 10” or 25cm scissors with corrosion protection on the inside.

Blade length 5". 550g in weight.

Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw.

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The Heroine jeans are fitted to the waist with a straight, generous leg and a healthy turn up. This is a rendition of the classic Levi-type jean that has been adapted for women.

This is a pattern that we would advise making a toile/muslin first, firstly to adjust the fit if needed but secondly to familiarise with the pattern instructions. We have not used a traditional run and fell jeans seam, we have chosen instead to topstitch the seam, which is easier to achieve on a domestic machine. We have found that a heavy duty thread rather than a topstitch thread gives a more authentic look to the topstitching and is easier to use. You may find that you get a better stitch using a matching standard 'sew all' thread in the bobbin.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - experienced.

We recommend pre washing your denim before sewing. Putting a large piece of medium-heavy weight denim into the washing machine can sometimes lead to white creases in the denim, this is because it is a stiff fabric so it doesn’t have room to move around. We recommend doing the following to help this not to happen:

• Wash your denim on its own for the first wash. You don't need to use detergent if you don't want to.
• Wet the fabric first before putting it into the drum.
• If you can break up your denim fabric into half this will help. Or if you have your pattern already you may be able to break it into smaller parts by looking at the lay plan - leave some wiggle room!
• For the first wash use a delicate 30 degree cycle with a low spin.
• If any white creases develop ironing whilst still damp will help.
• Do not tumble dry.

When you have made the jeans we would recommend washing them inside out.

M&M Suggested Fabrics:
Fabric suggestions - 8 - 12.5oz non stretch denim (up to 14oz with a heavy duty machine.)

Marcy says, this classic jean could work in other fabrics in a denim weight - and I would also use a stretch denim, adapting the fit for a slightly snugger fit as denims and cottons with lycra tend to stretch a bit when worn. 

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The Eve Trouser is cropped, with a slightly tapered leg and optional turn ups. It's an easy garment to make, fitting neatly at the waist and over the hips with a simple side zip and two back pockets. Choose to make pleats or darts into the waist seam.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - intermediate.

M&M Suggested Fabrics:
The Eve Trousers are ideally suited to a mid-heavyweight cotton canvas, as this keeps the structured shape. Options would be corduroy, light-medium weight woollens and 7 - 12oz denim. You can use lighter weight cloths like linen and potentially a Tencel/linen but this will give you a softer silhouette.
Also corduroy, cotton sateen, stretch cottons, ponte knits.

Marcy says, this classic style could also work in softer fabrics too, ideal for linen, would be good in ponte knits and corduroy or velveteen. I'd use a fly front zipper or center back zipper instead of the side zipper. Why? Makes final fitting easier to have the zipper installed at center front or back and then fine tune the fit at the side seams.

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Gentle drawstring trouser with side pockets and a false fly, cut to sit on the waist. Features 3 versions – cropped & tapered trouser, wide straight trouser or shorts.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - beginner.

M&M Suggested Fabrics:
Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, 3-5oz denim, cotton chambray, indian handweaves, very fine wool or corduroy.
Also: rayon crepe, rayon challis, jersey knits, Liberty cottons, silk charmeuse

Marcy says, this classic style could become a go-to favorite for casual pants - loungewear, yoga, soft floaty little summer cropped pants. I'd substitute elastic for the drawstring, make a crushed velvet version for the holidays, silk charmeuse for spring, jersey as a year round basic.

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Easy like Sunday morning, a classic robe to wrap up and settle in. A traditional unisex dressing gown with inner tie, patch pockets and a shawl collar.

All seam allowances are 1cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - intermediate.

M&M Suggested Fabrics:
Fabric suggestions - light – medium weight laundered linen, cotton double gauze, Indian cotton, cotton voile or lawn, linen waffle, Tencel/linen.
Also, velveteen, velours, silk, wool challis, Liberty cotton, or jersey knits.

Marcy says, this classic style can be interpreted as a cozy robe, or smoking jacket, or coat. Make it cozy for cool weather and floaty and light for summer.

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The Ottoline is a boxy workwear jacket with cuff and side seam splits and inside pocket. A cool little hipster version of a jean jacket for all seasons, to dress up or kick back.

Skill level; Experienced, but not doing the slits on the hip or sleeves would make it a more intermediate level.

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18. 1.5cm seam allowance is included in the pattern unless otherwise stated.

We recommend using 8 – 12.5oz non stretch denim, medium weight cotton drill or canvas, dry oilskin, linen and corduroy.
Marcy says:
Canvas, light weight upholstery fabrics, CASHMERE!

 

Classic Merchant & Mills signature dress suitable for all seasons in a range of fabrics. 
You have the option of making this 3/4 sleeved, sleeveless and short sleeved, all with a button back opening.

Skill level; Beginner

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 8 – 18. Seam allowances are included in the pattern at 1.5cm, unless otherwise stated.

You will need 0.35M of fusible interfacing for the sleeveless version and 0.25M of fusible interfacing for the sleeved version both views.

For the dress you will need 10 x buttons 20 – 23mm. For the top you will need 6 buttons.

Suggested Fabrics:

Linen, Shirting Cottons, Quilting Cottons, Flannel, Light Wool, Rayon, Light Corduroy

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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.

This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes 36 – 46. Seam allowances are included in the pattern at 1.5cm, unless otherwise stated.

Skill level; Beginner

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 8 – 18. Seam allowances are included in the pattern at 1.5cm, unless otherwise stated. You will need 0.35M of lightweight interfacing for the collar and facing. Inner pockets can be made in self or lining.

Suggested Fabrics:
Linen, Lightweight Denim, Rayon Challis, Quilting Cotton, Gingham

From Merchant & Mills. The crème de la crème of tailoring scissors. Sheffield made traditional tailor's shears with chrome plated side bent blades and basic black enameled handles. 10” or 25cm extra sharp shears with corrosion protection on the inside.
Blade length 5″. 550g in weight.

Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw.

From Merchant & Mills. Bulk box of 100 natural wooden old school inspired map push pins in a tidy see through box. Plot your route. Pin your pictures.

• Pin part – 9mm
• Wooden length – 10mm
• Wooden tip width – 8mm

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Overcoat meets duster. An oversized coat for striding through town and country with purpose. Make either lined or unlined. The September works for a variety of seasons, in oilskin or wool it can be a proper winter coat, or in linen it feels like a casual throw on.

This is a multi-size paper pattern, sizes 6-18, seam allowances included.

M&M suggested fabrics – Dry oilskin, oilskin, mid – heavyweight linens, 7 – 12oz denim, wool corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. A heavier weight cloth will result in a more structured coat. 

Marcy says, this classic style can be interpreted in sturdy or lighter weight fabrics for all seasons: linen, cotton, denim, wool, cashmere, stable knits, lightweight upholstery fabric. Makes a good 'blank canvas' design for arty interpretations!

From Merchant & Mills. Matte black, striking, indestructible, xylan coated shears. Scissors for the very smoothest of cuts. 8″. Blade length is 3.5″. 250 g in weight.

Made in Sheffield.