{"product_id":"merchant-mills-workwear-book","title":"MERCHANT \u0026 MILLS - WORKWEAR BOOK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolyn Denham and Roderick Field are Merchant \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolyn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWORKWEAR BOOK:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single_additional_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have also created some woven patches to sew into your workwear makes which can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merchantandmills.com\/workwear-sew-in-label-set\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWORKWEAR presents five new complete patterns, printed full size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA chore jacket (choose to make with a zip or button closure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic shirt (choose to make a shirt or shirt dress with a shirt or grandad collar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of trousers (choose to make trousers or shorts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic blazer (choose to make lined, unlined or with bound seams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Japanese-inspired mail bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merchantandmills.com\/workwear-sew-in-label-set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e192 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20.7 x 1.85 x 26.04 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single_additional_description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MERCHANT \u0026 MILLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52784858071325,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0207\/6916\/files\/MERCHANTMILLS-WORKWEARBOOK1.webp?v=1787172769","url":"https:\/\/www.portlandtradingco.com\/products\/merchant-mills-workwear-book","provider":"Portland Trading Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}