Autumn Focus -Merchant Mills Strand Coat- 20th & 21st September 2016

Independent Pattern Designer Month

Following on from last year’s hugely successful Marcy Tilton month, we have decided to dedicated this year’s Autumn Focus to the growing independent pattern movement. We have chosen a mix of patterns from a small selection of the indie pattern designers we love, so if you are looking for an unusual design, would like to learn new techniques or work with a difficult fabric there is something for everyone. An exciting challenging month for everyone and we are really looking forward to creating beautiful garments

Merchant Mills

Sussex based Merchant Mills was formed in 2010 to elevate sewing to its proper place in the creative world, respecting the craftsmanship it entails. Simply designed paper patterns with emphasis on cut and silhouette with minimal fastenings and details for a utilitarian look.

THE STRAND COAT

The Strand is a simple unlined coat for cutting a dash in the city. Lightweight and relaxed, it is designed for linen, cotton drill, wool, seersucker denim. The side seams have been brought to the front and feature a side pocket. The waist seam has an in-seam pocket. The sleeves are set in and sport elbow darts and the front fastening is created by inseam hooks and eyes

Everything you need to make this stunning designer garment is provided in this workshop including fabric, pattern and notions. We teach you all the techniques required and you could go home wearing it. Work with one of our woven fabrics from a collection we have carefully selected as we know they will give you a great result, Learn all the skills needed to work with these patterns and fabrics We hope you will love it enough to purchase another fabric from our gorgeous selection to take home and make another or two!