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Merchant and Mills
Merchant & Mills TN31 Parka
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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 TN31 Parka sewing pattern from Merchant & Mills. The TN31 is a relaxed and versatile interpretation of the classic fishtail parka. Lined or unlined, it can work for all seasons. It has side pockets, front welt pockets, a back vent and optional drawstring waist.
Note: You can add a hood to the TN31 Parka using the TN31 Parka Hood Addition (sold separately).
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:
Self: Dry oilskin, oilskin (lined version only), tweed, woollens, cotton drill, cotton canvas, waterproofed cottons and linens. Using something like oilskin will ensure it keeps its structural shape, but it would look equally good in something more slinky like a Tencel twill.
Lining (optional): Barrier lining (if making the oilskin version), brushed cotton, cotton poplin, medium weight slip lining in viscose or acetate.
Ribbing neckline: Use rib that stretches by half again.
Fabric requirements:
Unlined jacket self (without nap): 120 cm wide fabric: 3.15 - 4 m // 140 cm wide fabric: 2.65 - 3.2 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 2.45 - 2.85 m.
Unlined jacket lining (pockets and drawstring casing) (without nap): 120 cm wide fabric: 0.4 - 1.55 m (you will need to add a seam to the centre back of the casing for sizes 10 - 18) // 140 cm wide fabric: 0.4 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 0.4 m.
Lined jacket self (with or without nap): 120 cm wide fabric: 3 - 3.25 m // 140 cm wide fabric: 2.55 - 3.1 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.85 m.
Lined jacket lining (without nap): 120 cm wide fabric: 3 - 3.1 m // 140 cm wide fabric: 2.3 - 3 m // 150 cm wide fabric: 2.05 - 2.75 m.
Ribbing: 0.15 m.
Sizing: UK 6 – 18 (approx. UK 6 – 16/18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Six buttons, approx. 17-22 mm; 3.2 m of drawstring cord; 0.75 m of fusible interfacing for lined version.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (50 pages for jacket, 35 pages for lining); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets).
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J
First up I have got to say I love how this turned out, it's been a slow steady process putting it all together but I am thrilled with the finished result. I have knocked a star off because although the instructions are mostly easy enough to follow the placket did not make any sense to me whatsoever. I am self taught and this was an advanced sew so maybe it was just due to my lack of understanding having not dealt with a concealed placket before. That said, this for me is the perfect coat, I love all the details from the lining to the pockets and drawstring and will get so much wear out of it for years to come. Well worth the effort. More details and photos can be found over on my blog: https://wordpress.com/post/jennylovestosew.wordpress.com/2070
J
First up I have got to say I love how this turned out, it's been a slow steady process putting it all together but I am thrilled with the finished result. I have knocked a star off because although the instructions are mostly easy enough to follow the placket did not make any sense to me whatsoever. I am self taught and this was an advanced sew so maybe it was just due to my lack of understanding having not dealt with a concealed placket before. That said, this for me is the perfect coat, I love all the details from the lining to the pockets and drawstring and will get so much wear out of it for years to come. Well worth the effort. More details and photos can be found over on my blog: https://wordpress.com/post/jennylovestosew.wordpress.com/2070
J
In love with my winter parka and can't recommend this pattern enough.
I made mine with original oilskin in gold, mammoth plaid and thinsulate, to serve me during the three or four winter months.
The pattern came together really well - great drafting and instructions. Some stages I had to think carefully about at first, but it all makes sense. The hood is a pdf add on to the original pattern and the instructions meld in perfectly.
I'm a 38"/39" bust and I made a size 10 - if it wasn't padded I could maybe have downsized to an 8. I shortened by 2", and by cutting out in a single layer I got it out of 2.2m and leaving a spare piece 1m x 60cm from which I can make a bag. When sewing oilskin you cannot use pins without leaving marks, and can't use an iron - the pattern constantly reminds you of this.
I have already made a short version in jacquard quilted cotton. I would now love an unpadded version for spring and autumn showers but not sure the budget will stretch to that.
h
I made a lined version of this parka for my sister. I used a Merchant & Mills own dry oilskin, a flannel for the lining body and a thicker smooth fabric for the arms.
The instructions are very clear. Make sure your neckband has enough stretch, I had to unpick mine and cut a new/altered neckband. I would say installing the neckband is the trickiest bit. I love how the lining is added to the outer shell.
I am already planning on making a version for myself!
A
I made an unlined version in a jersey backed fabric, the instructions say it's intermediate level but I don't think it was too tricky so you could give it a go if you haven't made a coat before. Although the pattern is for women, I made a version for my husband I had to make it larger but if you didn't need to do this it's only a matter of swapping over the button/button band. It took about a day to make for more info have a look on my blog.
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