MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK
MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK

MERCHANT & MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK

$55.00

Carolyn Denham and Roderick Field are Merchant & Mills. The company was formed in 2010 to elevate sewing to its proper place in the creative world, respecting the craftsmanship it entails. They produce a range of card patterns and really useful kits and in profound contrast to the pretty, flowery image of the average haberdasher, they present superb and unusual sewing of notions in stark, utilitarian packaging.

Carolyn has a degree in fashion and has lived and worked in Italy and New York. She spent several years in Interior Design. Roderick is an established photographer and writer with works in the National Portrait Gallery. He is responsible for the company’s visual style and is currently designing artwork for a wide variety of contemporary merchandise.

WORKWEAR BOOK:

In genderless sizing from XS-XXXL we illustrate the eternal relevance and versatility of traditional workwear shapes and detailing. These simple everyday garments are clothes not fashion, living outside the fast and careless, trend-led landscape.

We 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 of their story and their craft.

We have also created some woven patches to sew into your workwear makes which can be found here.

WORKWEAR presents five new complete patterns, printed full size:

  • A chore jacket (choose to make with a zip or button closure)
  • A classic shirt (choose to make a shirt or shirt dress with a shirt or grandad collar)
  • A pair of trousers (choose to make trousers or shorts)
  • A classic blazer (choose to make lined, unlined or with bound seams)
  • A Japanese-inspired mail bag

In each chapter we will talk through the cloth used and offer tips and advice on handling and finishing. 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. We have also made sew in labels specific to the makes in the book, find them here!

  • Hardback
  • 192 pages
  • 20.7 x 1.85 x 26.04 cm
  • 1.2kg