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Merchant and Mills
Merchant & Mills Dress Shirt
Copyshop
(What is Copyshop?)
We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Dress Shirt sewing pattern from Merchant & Mills. A relaxed and comfortable dress inspired by a classic gentleman’s shirt, the Dress Shirt features a front pleat, lined yoke and gathered back. It has two sleeve options: short or rolled up.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?
– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?
Suggested fabrics: Linen, linen blends, tencel, tencel/linen, denim, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves, fine wool. Choose a relaxed fabric that will gather and pleat well. Depending on the thickness of the fabric, the bib and yoke linings can be cut in self or lining.
Fabric requirements:
Sizes 8 – 18
All self (with or without nap): 110 cm (43 1/2″) wide fabric: 3.1 – 3.5 m (3 1/2 – 4 yd) // 120 cm (47″) wide fabric: 2.3 – 3.3 m (2 1/2 – 3 3/4 yd) // 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 2.3 – 2.5 m (2 1/2 – 2 3/4 yd) // 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.9 – 2.5 m (2 1/4 – 2 3/4 yd).
Using lining for the yoke and bib (with or without nap): 110 cm (43 1/2″) wide fabric: 2.9 – 3.4 m (3 1/4 – 3 3/4 yd) // 120 cm (47″) wide fabric: 2.3 – 3.1 m (2 3/4 – 3 1/2 yd) // 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 2.3 – 2.5 m (2 3/4 yd) // 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 1.6 – 2.4 m (1 3/4 – 2 3/4 yd) // Lining (all widths): 0.6 m (3/4 yd).
Sizes 20 – 28
All self (with or without nap): 110-120 cm (43 1/2″-47″) wide fabric: 3.3 – 3.5 m (3 3/4 – 4 yd) // 140-150 cm (55″-60″) wide fabric: 2.9 – 3.3 m (3 1/4 – 3 3/4 yd).
Using lining for the yoke and bib (with or without nap): 110 cm (43 1/2″) wide fabric: 2.9 – 3.3 m (3 1/4 – 3 3/4 yd) // 120 cm (47″) wide fabric: 2.9 – 3.3 m (3 1/4 – 3 3/4 yd) // 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 2.7 – 3.1 m (3 – 3 1/2 yd) // 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 2.7 – 3.1 m (3 – 3 1/2 yd) // Lining (all widths): 0.6 m (3/4 yd).
Sizing: UK 8 – 18 or UK 20 – 28 (approx. UK 8 – 16/18 or UK 20 – 30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (35 pages for sizes 8-18, 42 pages for sizes 20-28); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes 8-18, 3 sheets for sizes 20-28) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.
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I bought this pattern after seeing a corduroy shirt dress in Toast which was prohibitively expensive. I made the dress in a very fine corduroy and it hangs really well. I made the size 14 as I usually wear thin polo necks under dresses if I can, I live in the cold north. The pattern went together well although I couldn’t find the finished length so I used the longest length size 18 as I’m tall but in hindsight I could have just made the pattern as was.
The alterations I made to the pattern were to French seam the bib and back yoke and sew a double line of stitching in a contrast thread, I still felt the front was a bit plain so added a row of tiny buttons. I did the same double line on the hem. The pattern lacked pockets which I always need so I added pockets into the side seams.
If I made the shirt again which I will in a more summery fabric I would alter the pleat at the front and invert it
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My first Merchant & Mills project, a pattern that I had an eye on for some time. After comparing others and making a muslin, did it in a thin airy shirt fabric that was said to be a leftover from G-star. It has a subtle check in black and blue and grey shades. I changed the pleats at both front and back by folding them to the inside instead of the outside. And took in body slightly at the sides under my arms. When referring to my measurements I should have made a size 12, but since I noticed that a lot of the garments made with this pattern seemed quite big, I did a size 10. Also the reversed pleats add to a more slim look I think, as does the use of a more drapey fabric. Originally I hemmed it just below or on the knee, and was only wearing it inside the house, since it felt like wearing a nightgown a bit. I ended up taking off 5 or 10 cm or so, and now it is a bit short and not a dress anymore, so I had some regrets – but actually I do like it as a tunic on pants or leggings, jeans, and to me it is much more wearable now..
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