Merchant & Mills Workwear Book

Buy Workwear by Merchant & Mills. In genderless sizing from XS to 3XL, this book illustrates the eternal relevance and versatility of traditional workwear shapes. These simple everyday garments are clothes not fashion, living outside the fast and careless, trend-led landscape.

Merchant & Mills have explored the concept and designs within the book through conversations with makers of varying disciplines, from weaving to wood turning. These makers model the patterns and tell us a little about their story and craft.

This is not a beginner's book but nor is it advanced. It's a handbook of staple makes and satisfying techniques, sure to become a well-thumbed companion to any maker's handmade wardrobe.

For a full review and sneak peek inside the book check out Kate's video. 

Note: The designer has also made a set of sew-in labels specific to the makes in the book. Find them here!

Sewing level: Intermediate

Patterns included: 

– Chore Jacket (choose to make with a zip or button closure)
– Drawstring Trousers / Shorts 
– Shirt / Shirt Dress (choose to make with a shirt or grandad collar)
– Blazer (choose to make lined, unlined or with bound seams)
– Mail Bag

NOTE: This book comes with both physical pattern sheets and a QR code to download the A4 and A0 PDF pattern files. You can print the A4 files at home or print the A0 files at a copy shop. The patterns that come with the book are on three double-sided pattern sheets and must be traced off.

Sizing: XS – 3XL (approx. UK 10 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Format: Hardback

Length: 192 pages

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