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Fabric Samples

Up to 5 swatches of any of our fabrics. Please specify on order. £1.00

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The Factory Dress

Inspired by working women, with a dash of the ‘Twenties.

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Slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. Make in linen, cotton, lightweight wool or even a drop of rayon. FABRIC REQUIRED: 2.5M @ 140cm or 120cm wide.

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Twill Heavy Linen

Fabulous heavyweight for upholstery etc. 150cm £15.00 metre.

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A really thick and strong twill linen.

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Tailor’s Linen Narrow

Irish Italian glazed linen 78cm. £8.00 metre.

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Really unusual, sophosticated linen in extra narrow width. Made in Ireland for Italian tailors . . . ideal for tailoring!

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Seconds Blue Linen

100% Irish Linen. 140cm. £10.00 metre.

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Best quality Irish linen in blue with barely visible variations in finish.

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Fine Irish Shirt Linen

Fresh white and lightweight. 145cms £13 metre.

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100% soft, fine Irish linen . . . ideal for shirts and nightshirts.

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Extra Wide Ticking

230cm. 100% cotton. £9.00 metre.

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Superb quality, weighty and wide ticking for upholstery, blinds and bags etc.

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African Handweave Shadow Fairtrade

Superlative African expression. 100% hand woven cotton. 132cm. £39.00 Metre.

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Enjoy the diversity and richness of Western Africa with entirely handmade, Fairtrade cloth with superb quality whilst simultaneously supporting the regional craft communities and being ecologically and ethically responsive.

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Green Tea Indian Stripe Handweave

Rustic and subtle. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Jasmine Tea Stripe Indian Handweave

Rustic and subtle. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Indian White Heavy Handweave

Blinds and cushions. 100% hand woven cotton. 75cm. £9 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Indian Sketch Stripe Handweave

Tactile and rustic. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Indian Paper Handweave

Paper glaze white. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £10 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Handbound Cloth Notebook

Linen/organic cotton notebook, artesan made in East Sussex  £17.00

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Organic cotton and Irish linen adorn these fabulous tactile notebooks.

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Indian Love Handweave Cotton

Block stamp Love. 100% hand woven cotton. 114cm. £8 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Indian Handweave Kiss Cotton

Block stamp cotton kisses. 100% hand woven cotton. 114cm. £8 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Wooden Mallet

Handy wooden mallet for craft use.

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Nicely made for 1001 uses.

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Indian Darling Bud Handweave

Springtime is yellow. 100% hand woven cotton. 114cm. £8 Metre.

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Hand spun, woven by hand, using no harmful chemicals and barely any electricity! The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Traditional TAILOR’S BOARD 9″

Hot forged Tailor’s Board. A must for the serious tailor.

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Hot forged Tailor’s Board with polished blades. Sheffield made with one knife edge blade and one blunt ended blade to prevent tips snagging when cutting between layers of cloth.

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Handweave Indian Canopy Stripe

Rustic and scrumptious. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.

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The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.

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Wool Crepe

For the tea dance. 135cm. £16.00 metre.

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A lovely light wool crepe with a ‘thirties bent. 100% wool.

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Tailor’s Shears 8″ – Professional

A lighter version of our 10″ Tailor’s Shears for general cloth use.

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Beautifully made traditional tailor’s shears from Sheffield, England. • Side bent 8” (20cm shears with corrosion protection on the inside. Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw. • Longer life is achieved with specialist finishing and higher grade materials. • Tools for life.

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Tallahatchie Gingham Linen

Ideal for a barn dance, the river bank or Old Beirut. 150cm. £16.00 metre.

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It’s gingham but even better! 100% linen. European.150gsm suitable for curtains, cushions and blinds, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

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Tailor’s Awl / Braddle

A lovely wooden handled tool for scribing and marking.

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Traditional awl for marking lines, shapes and positions for holes on leather, patterns and some fabric.

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Sunshine Black Linen/Wool

Shimmering dark shade for urban sultriness. 150cm. £16.00 metre.

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Linen wool mix (45/55). European.170gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

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RESERVOIR GREY LINEN/WOOL

Supreme linear weave linen wool mix. 150cm. £16.00 metre.

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Cut a dash down Old Soho with this scrumptious weave linen wool mix (45/55). European.160gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

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Studio Scissors 9″

Sheffield scissors for pattern and paper cutting. Boxed (22.5cm)

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Precision British scissors with a tough Teflon coating. These exeptional scissors are set for paper cutting and are Teflon coated for a smoother cut. The longer blades are enable continuous straight cutting. Keep them clean and away from reckless children, do not drop them or use them for gardening or cooking. You may occasionally oil the blades with fine machine oil and wipe with a soft cloth.

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Linen Canvas Natural

Strong and traditional heavyweight staple. 100cm. £6.00 metre.

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Best quality linen canvas, for artist’s paintings, roller blinds and bags. The most ancient and traditional cloth there is. 100% linen.

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LAUNDERED LINEN

The crumpled distress of laundered linen – 142cm £25.00 Metre

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Celebrate the inherent crumpled distress of laundered linen – 142cm £25.00 Metre Available in black, natural or dead cactus. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Safety Rule 12″/30cm

British made steel safety ruler for cutting with blade.

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Simple but clever ruler with imperial and metric measurements – protect your fingers when trimming and cutting with a scalpel or bare blade. Made in England by people.

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Hebridean Tweed

Will never wear out! Made on Harris. 73cm. £20.00 metre.

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Narrow yet perfectly woven – delicious tweed for jackets and (lined) trousers or a cushion with linen back. 100% wool.

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Eggplant Plaid Linen/Wool

Soft, drapey and sumptuous. 150cm. £16.00 metre.

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Deck the walls, sofas and yourself in this warm brown/aubergine and grey classic check. Linen wool mix (45/55). European.165gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

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REDS – Extra Sharp 10″ TAILOR SHEARS

The crème de la crème of tailoring scissors with stunning red enamelled handles.

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Sheffield made with chrome plated blades and stunning red enamelled handles. • Make a statement while you work with these dashing scissors! • Side bent 10” (25cm) extra sharp shears with corrosion protection on the inside. Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw. • One blade is micro serrated whilst the other is traditional knife edge allowing for enhanced grip. • Longer life is achieved with specialist finishing and higher grade materials. • Tools for life.

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DUCK CANVAS

Traditional & naturally water repellent
EXTRA WIDE 165cm £15.00 Metre

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Proper heavyweight canvas – just the ticket for bags and industrial wear. 100% Cotton

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Purse Springs

A pair of metal springs for purse making.

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2 x springs with spring band length at 66mm – complete with pins.

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Charlie’s Check Linen/Wool

Doff yer cap to the Prince of Wales. 150cm. £16.00 metre.

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Just right for a royal garden party or church fete. Linen wool mix (45/55). British Summer weight at 165gsm. European. Good for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.

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Provision Pins x8

Eight lovely tinned steel provision pins at 95mm/4″

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No end of labelling and tagging uses for these tradition long pins with spiked end.

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CHALKED GREY WOOL/LINEN

Superb European linen and wool mix. Pinstripe. 150cm. £16.00 metre.

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A real find for wearing and interiors. in medium to light grey. Suitable for taking charge of difficult situations! Good for Trapeze, Madison, Shift, Dress Shirt and the all new Factory Dress.

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Professional Revolving Punch

Heavy duty hole punch for leather – 2.5-4.5mm

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Stainless steel hole punch with revolving dial for six sizes 2.5 to 4mm.

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Postcard – Feel the Force (set of 9)

Constable Colin can tell you so much more than the time.

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A set of archival postcards featuring great wisdom from the unknown Metropolitan Guru, Constable Colin. Made in England and individually printed on 350gsm watercolour card

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MONOCHROME LINEN

Black & White slim stripe – 145cm £15.00 Metre

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Lovely nostalgic striped linen. Shirt and dress weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. Classic Summer flavour. 100% Irish Linen

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Postcard – Apprentice Supplies (set of 6)

Starting a new job may entail testing tasks.

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A set of six cards dealing with the unusual requests made of new junior staff members. Landscape format. Archivally printed on 350gsm watercolour card.

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MID WEIGHT LINEN

Classic weave and colours – 145cm £25.00 Metre

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Think suits and jackets, skirts and light upholstery. A favourite with interior designers and drapers. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Needle Wallet – leather

Our first foray into leather brings this beautifully made needle wallet.

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The leather, called Rusty Blaze is only sourced from happy English cows whilst the tanning and construction processes are carried out locally and by hand. Dimensions: Embossed front and inside. Dimensions: 90mm x 80mm.

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VINTAGE STRIPE

Soft and luxurious – 145cm £17.50 Metre

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Dress & shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Motoring for Life (x6)

A new set of wise thoughts for negotiating life’s highway.

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Six new cards with illustrations from the ‘thirtuies, enhanced by contemporary captions – top tips for modern living. Complete with printed envelope.

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TARTAN PLAID LINEN

Blackwatch colourway – 145cm £17.50 Metre

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A classic Tartan check linen in greens and purples Soft & fresh in dress/shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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MERCHANT & MILLS SEWING BOOK

Discover more HERE.  176 beautiful and informative pages.

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Part I introduces tools, techniques, our philosophy and working methods so you’re completely prepared for the fifteen fabulous projects in part 2. We guide you through the construction of an apron, bags, soft furnishings and even things to wear. Each task builds on the skills gained in the previous one and as if that were not enough we even throw in a couple of patterns for you to scale up and get cutting. Read, learn and make.

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REFINED CHECKED LINEN

Subtle and soft in brown or grey
145cm £21.50 Metre

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RAW LINEN

Heavyweight natural linen – 110cm £9.50 Metre

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Great for upholstery. From a small mill with limited production. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Left Hand TAILOR’S SHEARS 8″

Sheffield made traditional tailor’s shears for smaller hands for left hand use.

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• Side bent 8” (20cm) shears with corrosion protection on the inside. Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw. • Longer life is achieved with specialist finishing and higher grade materials. • Tools for life. • Side bent 10” (25cm shears with corrosion protection on the inside. Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw. • Longer life is achieved with specialist finishing and higher grade materials. • Tools for life.

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PINSTRIPE

NAVY Linen wool blend, lovely soft handle – 145cm £17.50 Metre

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Treat yourself to a city classic with a twist. Irish Linen & Wool blend.

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Leather Bag Handles

Beautiful and heavy duty, these saddle leather straps come as a boxed kit including rivets and more.

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CONTENTS 2 x dark brown handles (59cm x 30mm x 3.5mm) 8 x 15mm washers 10 x size 9 rivets

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LIGHT BROWN LINEN

Versatile and crisp – 142cm £17.50 Metre

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Dress & shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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INDIGO LINEN

Light Indigo Blue melange – 145cm £17.50 Metre

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Perfect Summer shade in dress and shirt weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, trousers, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. Classic Summer flavour. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Soft Herringbone Linen

Irresistible drapey linen. 140cm wide.
£25 Metre

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A very soft and lovely wobbly linen at 140cm wide.

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Flat Bag tan strapless (iPad)

Protective heavyweight canvas pouch in duck canvas.

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Pre washed for added character, the bag measures 25.5 x 23cm for iPad or other flat valuables. Velcro closure.

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GLOWING LINEN TWILL

Beautiful drape and wobble – 145cm £25.00 Metre

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Mid weight in two colours. Ideal for dresses and even curtains. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Flat Bag grey (iPad)

Beautiful distressed grey canvas with long leather strap.

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Approx 23 x 27cm in grey duck canvas with 118cm saddle leather strap. Will safely carry your iPad.

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DENIM BLUE LINEN

Mid-Blue Linen Twill – 145cm £17.50 Metre

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Mid-Blue Linen Twill – 145cm £17.50 Metre A fabulous contemporary linen with a blue denim influence for a sophisticated look. In dress and shirt weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, trousers, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. Go urban or country. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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CHECKED LINEN

Blue & Ivory Check – 145cm £17.50 Metre

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Fresh and crisp, linen in fab colour way. Shirt and dress weight, ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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FIVE PINS

The right pin for every task all in one handsome box. It’s a gift.

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We have taken the favourites from our pin range and put them all together for a smashing gift for yourself or someone you really love. As if that weren’t enough we’ve made the set cheaper than buying individual boxes and are giving away the box! • Dressmaking Pins • Entomology Pins • Black Bulb Pins • Glass Headed Pins • Small Black Safety Pins

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CHARCOAL LINEN SUITING

Best quality suiting in sumptuous deep grey- 145cm £17.50 Metre

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Think suits, jackets and skirts. 100% Best Irish Linen.

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Best Belgian Laundered Cotton/Linen

A superb laundered linen
150cm £30.00 Metre

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Fabulous handle and perfect weave. Cotton and linen mix. 150cm wide.

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HARRIS TWEED traditional

A beautiful herringbone Harris Tweed in warm greys.

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A beautiful, classic Harris Tweed for the great British outdoors. Warm, traditional with signature handle and drape. Sold by the metre. 100% wool. 150cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY..

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CYCLOLOGY – fine art print

Beautiful set of images printed on 308gsm cotton rag paper at A3+ (13″ x 19″)

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A pictorial guide to modern living using images from 1937.

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WOOL brown large check

Super soft Brtish wool with no itch factor.

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100% wool. Suitable for Trapeze, soft coats and jackets. 140cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY.

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VELVET organic grey

Super soft with rich dense pile.

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100% organic cotton velvet in grey. Suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 140cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY.

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Canvas Kindle Slip Case

Handmade Kindle cover in naturally water repellent Duck canvas.

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Beautifully made Kindle cover will fit most Kindles – treat yourself! Size approx 140mm x 200mm or 5.5″ x 8″

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VELVET cotton red

Vibrant red velevet 150cm wide.

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A rich red velvet with deep soft pile – suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 150cm wide. Dry clean ONLY.

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Canvas Apron

Robust duck canvas apron for all your creative endeavours.

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Beautifully designed apron with eyelet fastening and properly useful pockets. Hand made in naturally water repellent duck canvas apron in one universal size but two unique colours.

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VELVET cotton brown

Sumptuous light brown deep pile velvet.

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A rich brown velvet with deep soft pile – suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 150cm wide. Dry clean ONLY.

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CORDUROY navy organic

Soft and luscious needle cord at 140cm wide.

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A lovely soft 100% cotton, organic corduroy suitable for Trapeze, Madison and general dressmaking. 140cm wide. Was seperately, iron on reverse.

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Canvas ‘Tool’ Bag

A beautifully made canvas tote bag for your everyday tools.

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JUMBO CORDUROY olive

100% olive green jumbo at 115cm wide.

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A sumptuous soft corduroy, suitable for dressmaking and home furnishing. Sold by the metre. 100% cotton. 115cm wide. Wash before use.

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11mm EYELETS (x10) & Tool

Zinc plated eyelet set with fitting tool – just add hammer.

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Come with illustrated instructions on the packet – 11mm eyelets to make 10 holes for cord etc.

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DENIM heavyweight 12oz

A lovely stiff denim, deep navy – by the metre. 140cm £6.50 Metre

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100% cotton, traditional heavyweight denim for jackets, bags, aprons and even a spot of upholstery! 140cm wide.

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The Top No.64 Pattern

Inspired by the fishermen’s top so more than a jumper less than a jacket.

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The Top 64 works well in fabrics as diverse as heavy wool and oilskin. Inspired by the classic fisherman’s top, this feminine version is more than a jumper but less then a jacket. Fabric requirements approx: 2M @ 140cm.

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DENIM dress weight 5oz

Lightweight 100% cotton in medium blue.

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Lovely summer denim sutable for dressmaking, 100% cotton. Wash seperately. 140cm wide.

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DENIM hickory stripe USA

American workwear classic. 11oz. 144cm wide.

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100% cotton. Yarn dyed indigo denim stripe. Suitable for clothing, bags and home furnishings. 144cm wide.Wash seperately.

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Maker’s Journal

Expanding concertina sketchbook with slip case. £15.00.

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The maker’s journal is a concertina sketch book using heavyweight 170gsm paper in double thickness – with a portfolio slip-on case.

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Cotton Ticking Stripe

A beautifully nostalgic soft cotton. 146cm £9.50 Metre

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100% cotton. 210gsm. Very soft and suitable for dressmaking, nightshirts and home furnishings. 146cm wide.

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Dressmaking Pins

Traditional dressmaking pins, nickel plated and made to last.

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A little black box full of best dressmaking pins – 32mm x 0.65mm. Weight 28g or 1oz.

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HERRINGBONE ORGANIC COTTON

Mid weight cotton – 120cm £15.00 Metre

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For light upholstery, blinds cushions and jackets. Wash before use. 100% Organic Cotton.

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Glass Headed Pins 100

Lovely glass headed pins in a multitude of colours to suit your every mood.

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Multi-coloured glass headed pins – easy to find in fabric! 30mm x 0.60mm

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COTTON TWILL organic black

Soft twill-weave cotton. light weight. 120cm. £12 metre.

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Beautiful 100% organic cotton in black. Lightweight for a cotton twill. Suitable for dressmaking and shirts. 120cm wide.

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Eco Sketchbook A4

A4 eco friend hardback book with recycled board cover and paper.

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Sometimes you just have to draw it! What better place for your art than this A4 hardbacked book with recycled board cover and paper. Sewn bound and finished with a natural cloth spine, it features 46 leaves 130gsm Recycled Cartridge Paper. The paper is acid and chlorine free and sized for extra wet-strength.

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COTTON organic heavyweight

Heavy and stiff. 100% organic cotton.

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Black & white weave appears grey. A great robust cloth for upholstery, bags and hard wearing uses. 120cm wide. Cool wash before use and allow +/- 5% shinkage.

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HANDLOOM ORGANIC

Made carefully in people’s own homes. Ideal for Dress Shirt and Shift Dress.

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Soft, colour fast, and pre-shrunk, handloom cloth is made carefully in people’s own homes. They weave about 3 metres a day. The fabric will have small imperfections that add to the joy of having handmade fabric. 120cm wide Grey

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Sketchbook A4 – TAILOR

Beautiful natural card cover with Merchant & Mills Tailor stamp. £12.00

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A4 Sewn bound and finished with a natural cloth spine, it features 46 leaves 130gsm Recycled Cartridge Paper. The paper is acid and chlorine free and sized for extra wet-strength.

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GINGHAM COTTON 1M

ORGANIC. A lovely traditional gingham for summer – ideal for Shift Dress & Madison.

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We Love Gingham; it is a real classic for a summer dress. This cloth is a lovely quality, textured organic cotton which wears and washes well. 110cm wide. £8.00 per metre Blue / White

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Small Gingham Organic Cotton (colours)

Lively young organic gingham in three different colours. Price per metre.

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Spring is on the way so time to freshen up with some small pattern organic gingham. 120cm wide

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Entomology Pins 100

Spare the butterflies and use these ultrafine black pins for your silks and antique cloths.

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Merchant & Mills are proud to have sourced the finest, blackest pins known to man. For butterflies and fine fabrics, these are irresistible.  38mm x 0.45mm

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Cotton Chambray denim-blue (metre)

100% yarn dyed lighweight cotton. 120cm.

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Ideal for our Dress shirt (esp. shortened to a top), summer shirts and dressmaking. 120gsm

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The Dress Shirt Pattern

Just right for Spring and Summer in lightweight cotton.

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Just in time for Summer, we are pleased to release the dress shirt, inspired by Granddad at a formal dinner . . . and Fred Astatire. Relaxed, loose and absurdly comfortable in very fine cotton. Fabric requirements approx: 1.75M @ 140cm.

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ORGANIC CROSSWEAVE med. blue

Yarn dyed organic cotton. 120cm wide.
£12.00 per metre.

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Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Shift Dress, Panel Dress & Madison Dress. Crossweaves are made from medium yarns that have been dyed before weaving. If you pull the threads on the edge of the samples you can see the two shades of yarn that have been carefully chosen to give you the lovely shade/texture Because the cloth is handmade on small power looms and yarn dyed, it will have minor imperfections, thread thickening, changes in shade and slubs. Medium Blue

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The Trapeze Dress Pattern

Shop no further. This is our classic signature dress.

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The Merchant & Mills Trapeze Dress is tailored fit to flatter most bodies. Shown here in traditional British wool suiting. Includes flared sleeve and sleeveless options. Fabric requirements approx: 2.5M @ 140cm.

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ORGANIC CROSSWEAVE lt. blue

Organic yarn dyed cotton. 120cm. £12.00 METRE

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Crossweaves are made from medium yarns that have been dyed before weaving. If you pull the threads on the edge of the samples you can see the two shades of yarn that have been carefully chosen to give you the lovely shade/texture. Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Shift Dress, Panel Dress & Madison Dress. Because the cloth is handmade on small power looms and yarn dyed, it will have minor imperfections, thread thickening, changes in shade and slubs. Also available in: Light blue Med blue

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The Park Lane Dress Pattern

For slinking about in the night time.

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The Park Lane is the perfect boardroom dress with soft drapes and tie belt. Fabric requirements approx: 2.75M @ 140cm.

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The Dea Dress Pattern

As the name explains, please don’t attempt this unless you are a qualified Goddess.

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This new pattern is named Dea, to bring out the inner goddess. Perfect summer and soiree dress, shown here in self lined fine cotton.

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ORGANIC MID WEIGHT COTTON wh

White mid weight cotton. 120cms. £12.00 METRE

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This feels quite thick but it softens as you handle it. The fabric is made on small power looms and is tightly woven, smooth, pliable and hardwearing. Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Panel Dress, Shift Dress and Madison. Sold by the metre. 120cm wide £12.00 per metre White

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The Madison Dress Pattern

The fanciest Merchant & Mills pattern for confident practitioners.

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The Madison Dress adapts well to a wide range of fabrics working well in oilskin, traditional wool or washed double layered cotton. Includes sleeve and sleeveless options and choice of straight or full skirt. Fabric requirements approx: 2M @ 140cm wide for straight skirt, 2.5M with full skirt.

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YARN DYED MID WEIGHT

ORGANIC. Medium weight – ideal for the Dress Shirt, Shift Dress, Panel & Madison.

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The yarns are dyed before weaving. The warp is a different colour yarn to the weft, making the fabric look, grainy and subdued. 120cm wide. £12.00 per metre. Pale Grey / Taupe.

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Spanish Lace Pins

These short redheads come all the way from the oldest pin factory in Spain.

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Traditional lace making pins that were originally colour coded for following a pattern but we like them just in flame red! 0.59mm x 26mm (approx 200 pins)

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MID WEIGHT COTTON bk

ORGANIC, BLACK. 120cm. £12 metre

 

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This feels quite thick but it softens as you handle it. The fabric is made on small power looms and is tightly woven, smooth, pliable and hardwearing. Ideal for the Dress Shirt, Panel Dress, Shift Dress and Madison.

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OBSERVATIONS NOTEBOOK

Oilskin notebook, A6 with refills available. Keep your eyes peeled.

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Handmade A6 notebook cover in quality British oilskin featuring page-finder and bespoke pencil.

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FINE MUSLIN

Magical colours – 120cm £4.50 Metre

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We use this fabric to self line the Dea as the fineness of the cloth means there is no bulk to the drapes or seams. Perfect for all Muslin requirements. 100% Cotton

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The Shift Dress Pattern

A thoroughly classic Shift with absolutely no bells or whistles.

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The Shift Dress is a wardrobe staple and simple to make. It is shown here in silver linen. Fabric requirements approx. 1.5M @ 140cm wide.

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Antiqued British Oilskin

Antiqued traditional British oilskin in khaki
145cm £20.00 Metre

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The real thing – best quality UK oilskin in classic muted khaki, finished to age and wear beautifully. Ideal for bags and accessories and particularly fab for an out door Top 64 100% cotton Not washable can be re-oiled Made in the UK

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BAMBOO CLOTH metre

White, 100% Bamboo, great for the Dress Shirt. Very drapey and soft with a matt finish.

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Beautifully soft with a a luxurious drape. Bamboo is grown without pesticides and so it is the king of organic fabrics and a splendid alternative to cotton. It is a little transparent but it is great for the Dress Shirt if you wear it with jeans. Washes at 30 degrees, cool iron, shrinks around 2.5%. 144cm wide. £12.00 per metre. White.

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Observations – Refill

Lined notebook to fit the Observations oilskin cover.

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75mm British Webbing 1M

Unbleached, natural and British made. Extra heavy duty – 75mm wide.

 

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!00% cotton and super strong. Price per metre.

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Bulb Pins Black

The bulb pin lets a tag hang tidily from a safety pin and is perfectly simple.

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21mm long and like safety pins but with a wide bowl at the bottom for tags etc. Already pear shaped so nothing can go wrong.

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52mm British Webbing 1M

Unbleached, natural and British made. Extra heavy duty – 52mm wide.

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All cotton and super strong.

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The Panel Dress Pattern

Sleeved or sleeveless, you can mix fabrics and be suitably expressive.

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The Panel Dress is a great work dress with minimalist sectioned detailing. Includes short sleeve and sleeveless options. Fabric requirements approx: 2M @ 140cm wide.

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25mm British Webbing 1M

Unbleached, natural and British made. Extra heavy duty – 25mm wide.

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All cotton and super strong.

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Safety Pins Black

Properly useful little black safety pins that you would regeret not buying.

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A tidy amount, or boxful, of tiny (23mm) fine, black safety pins for all your safety pinning needs, except the big ones.

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Military Grade Webbing

A robust, extra thick webbing in mustard/sand. 50mm wide. Sold by metre.

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Very heavy duty so great for straps and handles.

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Harris Tweed Selvedge

Trimmed from Harris Tweed – beautiful for edging.£2.50 metre.

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This rare find is the beautiful by product of a small number of looms in Harris in the Outer Hebrides. It is perfect for trims of all kinds. We made cushions.

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Canvas Pocket Book

Canvas A6 Pocket Book for creative and artistic emergencies.

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Hand made, naturally water repellent duck canvas cover contains a British made 42 leaf, acid free cartridge paper sketchbook. Refills are available. A6 (approx 4” x 6”)

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Gros Grain red 35mm

Superior classic gros grain in red. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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Safety Pin Painted

Burgundy painted fine safety pins, full of charm and utility.

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Another unusual find for us, thoroughly nostalgic and eminently useful they will enrich all your safety pinning activities. (28mm)

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Gros Grain 70mm green/brown

Superior classic gros grain in green/brown/red. 70mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.

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Gros Grain 70mm tan/grey

Superior classic gros grain in grey/tan. 70mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.

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Pencil – Merchant & Mills

The Merchant & Mills pencil – 10cm with eraser.

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A 10cm pencil with rubber featuring the Merchant & Mills name. A spare for the oilskin notebook or simply a pleasure to own.

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Gros Grain 70mm blue

Superior classic gros grain in blues. 70mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.

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Safety Pins French

These delicate little beauties do away with the usual collar.

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Traditional French safety pins with no coil to catch on threads or weave, so ideal for knitters and sewists alike. These little golden beauties are a rare find, at 24mm they are small and perfectly formed.

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Gros Grain 35mm tan

Superior classic gros grain in blue. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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Gros Grain 35mm pink + grey

Superior classic gros grain in pink. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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H Band (X3)

Strong and versatile in pale red or traditional tan rubber – the clever rubber band.

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These little wonders will hold your library books together AND give you a handy carry handle.

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Gros Grain 35mm claret

Superior classic gros grain in claret. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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Gros Grain 35mm brown

Superior classic gros grain in brown. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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Toilet Pins

At 45mm long, these French, black glass head pins are strong, and quite beautiful.

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These traditional toilet pins are an unusual pin being quite long at 45mm. Before the button became commonplace, many clothes were pinned together and a lady would have pins on her dressing table. The toilet pins come from and era when one would need pins for hats, corsage,etc. These are made in Spain and used to pin together layers of very thick fabrics – particularly useful in curtain making.

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Oilskin Bag Kit

A handsome tote bag kit in really interesting British materials.

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The bag kit is made from best British oilskin with handles of British saddle leather, all served in a beautiful embossed box. It comes with comprehensive instructions and all panels are pre-cut and stamped so all you have to do is find some thread and sew it together! Easy! Dimensions 17″ x 15″ x 4″ | 42cm x 37cm x 10cm

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Gros Grain 35mm blue

Superior classic gros grain in blue. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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Gros Grain 17mm claret

Superior classic gros grain in brown. 17mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.

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Gros Grain 17mm brown

Superior classic gros grain in brown. 17mm wide – sold by the metre.

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Cycle Therapy postcards (set 6)

A new set of cards to help in troubled times.

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Six important messages for our times, with illustrated instructions from our 1948 cap wearing cyclist. Archivally printed on British made watercolour card 350gsm. 4 x 6″ (10.5 x 15cm)

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Pin Magnet

Summon home escaped pins with this little round, powerful magnet.

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Whilst you’re busy making things or looking the other way, naughty pins have a tendency to make for the floor. Now you can summon them home with a quick swipe of this little magnet.

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Photographic Memory 15

A set of postcards celebrating photography. Archival print on watercolour card.

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As Merchant & Mills develops, the design side of things is expanding too to include some non sewing graphics and ideas. So here is a neat sideways step into another area of creativity very close to our hearts. The full range can best be seen here: PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY

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Oilskin Duffel Bag Kit

Fabulous and functional duffel bag kit for a multitude of occasions.

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A beautiful multi-purpose bag just begging to be made. Comes with comprehensive instructions, and all parts and pieces. Also features stamped pocket. Dimensions: 52cm x 25cm diameter | 21″ x 8½”

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POSTCARDS SEW 9

Nine memorable references to the fine art of sewing in words and pictures.

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A brand spanking new set of sewing themed postcards on 350gsm matte watercolour card. Treat Yourself!

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Inside Out Calico Bag Kit

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Here we have a bag kit in unbleached calico that not only makes a fine bag but also teaches some fundamental techniques along the way – marking out, cutting accurately and best of all, sewing in a straight line! It includes natural thread and webbing strap plus beautiful and comprehensive illustrated instructions. When you are done, the bag can be dyed to any colour before proudly attaching the giant label. Kids love it!

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Finest Sewing Needles 25

Quality needles in an array of sizes and portable packaging.

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25 assorted fine sewing needles in pack with threader.

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Needle Threader

A proper needle threader of decent quality and Made in Japan.

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Robust pressed metal threader from Japan.

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EYE TEST postcards

Individually printed on British eco watercolour card to archival standards.

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A range of eye tests featuring the random eclectic thoughts of Merchant & Mills partner, Roderick Field. Each message is revealed and rewarded by paying close attention! Also available as A3+ prints on Hahnnemuhle fine art cotton rag paper at £27. Please email to order these frame ready specials.

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Postcard – The Original

Original hand printed postcard design. Individually printed on British eco watercolour card to archival standards.

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A hand printed postcard using archival ink for long life on watercolour card for a taste of Merchant & Mills you can send. 4″ x 6″ (10.5cm x 15cm) on natural white, acid free watercolour 300gsm card. ailable at £24 http://fieldafield.com/postcard/

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Needles in Wooden Case

Needles that are loop thread and sprung into action for the hard of seeing.

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12 size 8 easy thread needles in turned wooden case. Fits in any bag or pocket.

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Pure Beeswax

A lump of beeswax to assist in needle threading, easing drawers and many more.

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Pure beeeswax in pot with lid. Ideal for needle threading and 3 million other uses.

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Tailor’s Chalk

British stamped traditional tailor’s chalk in white.

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Traditional tailor’s chalk in white.

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Seam Ripper

Quality seam ripper in white.

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Tailor’s Thimble

Proper Tailor’s Thimble with a hole athe top – stamped: Made in England.

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The capless tailor’s thimble, you will notice, has an open top for tactile fabric control. It protects your finger without affecting dexterity.

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Bodkin & Threader

A pair of neat devices to assist in threading elastic etc.

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Bamboo Point Turner

An end to holes and broken pencils. Collars and cushions get points.

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Made of silky smooth bamboo, this little tool creates a perfect corner every time.

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Buttons

Six Mother of Pearl buttons, very fine.

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Mother of pearl makes 6 beautiful buttons.

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Tailor’s Clapper

Made of hard, eco friendly Tulip Wood, this is a traditional Clapper and Seam Presser.

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The clapper is used to flatten bulky facings, collars, edges, buttonholes pleats and hems. Pressing with the clapper after steam ironing forces moisture out and creates a sharp edge. Use clapper to beat or ‘clap’ the steam into the fabric, leaving a superb edge or flattened seam.

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Sidebent TAILOR’S SHEARS 10″

Sheffield Sidebent 10″ (24cm) professional scissors – chromium plated

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Beautifully made traditional tailor’s shears from Sheffield, England. • Side bent 10” (25cm shears with corrosion protection on the inside. Forged from high carbon tool steel with offset handles and machined pivot screw. • Longer life is achieved with specialist finishing and higher grade materials. • Tools for life.

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Pinking Shears

A rare find; some pinking shears that really work and cut right to the tips.

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Best for fine weave fabrics. 8” (20cm) pinking shears are very high quality scissors with traditional black enamelled. Made in Italy as we could not find any British ones.

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Buttonhole Scissors

Sturdy Sheffield scissors made especially for neat and tidy buttonholes.

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5.5″  (14cm) Sheffield made buttonhole scissors. Long handles and short blades that cut well even at the tip.

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Wide Bow Scissors

Tougher than old boots and supremely sharp and black.

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Wide bow scissors – 4″ (10cm) small and precise in a deep, permanent black steel.

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Thread Clips Sheffield

The tailor’s best friend (apart from his dog) can be used whilst you sew.

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Thread clips hang from your 3rd finger as you sew leaving the rest of your hand free to manage the needle and thread. 4.5″ ((12cm) Thread clips in polished stainless steel from Carolyn’s home town of Sheffield – the home of British steel.

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Bespoke Tape Measure

Merchant & Mills superior tape measure in black & white. Made by Germans.

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A traditional black & white tailor’s tape measure in metric and imperial with metal tips.

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Sewing Gauge

A metal gauge with sliding pointer for hem and seam allowance consistency.

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This nifty metal guage is ideal for hems and checking seam allowance.

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Wooden Protractor 40cm

A wooden arc rule that takes you straight back to school!

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A nice piece of wooden measuring kit for drawing arcs and general angle measuring. Handy handle for blackboard use too!

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Sewing Kit

Also known as a Tailor’s Roll or Hussuff, made in British Oilskin.

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A sewing kit for the intrepid home sewist. Contains: I box of dressmaking pins, 25 fine sewing needles, tape measure and wide bow scissors.

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Selected Notions Box Set

Nine of our favourite and most useful notions in one embossed box.

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A beautiful embossed and printed box, complete with our favourite and most useful notions. Designed with removeable inserts so can be used for life as a sewing box Contents: • 25 Finest Needles • Wide Bow Scissors • Needle Threader • Dressmaking Pins • Tailor’s Beeswax • Tailor’s Chalk • Tailor’s Thimble • Seam Ripper • Tape Measure

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Wooden Folding Rule

Superb quality folding rule marked in both imperial (inches) and metrc (cm).

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1M folding rule from Sweden. A traditional carpenter’s rule that we find very useful for fabrics!

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Saddle Leather Bag Strap

A beautiful deep brown saddle leather strap complete with rivets & D-Rings.

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Sumptuous 4mm British saddle leather at 35mm wide and 88cm long from D-Ring attachment to D-Ring attachment. Ideal for bags that have work to do and need strength with style. We threw together a calico dispatch bag for the Post Office run – just to demonstrate what a crowning glory the strap becomes.

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Leather Handles & Buckles

British saddle leather handles/straps and corresponding nickel plated buckles.

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A pair of beautiful British saddle leather handles marked ‘Made in England’. These are the handles and buckles from our oilskin bag kit.

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BOLSTER CUSHION PATTERN

All new – Merchant & Mills’ first tissue paper pattern!

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A beautiful and cleverly designed cushion can be yours for the small investment of some time and application, a drop of cloth and a tiny bit of cash. Cushion finished size 50cm x diameter 18cm.

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Price: £8.90

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Pattern Weight Label

Wrap your own tin of beans in our beautiful packaging.

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We always use tins for pattern weights and thought it would be nice to have a bespoke label. Comes pre-cut with adhesive strip. Jolly good fun!

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Price: £2.50

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Fine Art Print

Nine Merchant & Mills postcard images on one archivally printed cotton rag A3+ print.

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A celebration of the Merchant & Mills artwork featuring the nine postcard designs on an A3+ archival heavyweight (308gsm) cotton rag print. At 19″ x 13.5″ it is ideal for framing. Signed on request.

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Price: £28.00

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Bone China I AM ONE

This stark eye-test mug is perfect for expressing individuality as a blessing.

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In 1984 my son, Jaspar was born prematurely with cerebral palsy. Now he is 27, a handsome chap living independently and pursuing a career in modelling and presenting. This cup features his words. £1 for each cup sold will be donated to a Special Care Baby Unit. Roderick Field, Director.

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Bone China Eye Test

Words of Wisdom to enhance your day over a cup of tea.

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Eclectic thoughts to make you pay attention – look closelt to read the whole text. Good luck and strong spectacles may be required.. Fine Bone China Height: 80mm Diameter: 70mm Capacity: 250ml Weight: 182g

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SEAMSTRESS – bone china

A fine china vessel for the sophisticated sewing sipper.

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Made in Scotland to our exacting design, enjoy a little nostalgic revelry as you labour over a hot sewing machine or thimble. Fine Bone China Height: 80mm Diameter: 70mm Capacity: 250ml Weight: 182g

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Old Dictionary

TWENTIETH CENTURY DICTIONARY – a short story on bone china.

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Merchant & Mills designer, Roderick Field presents an idiosyncratic overview of the everyday 20th Century paraphernalia which has now been consigned to our fading memories – meticulously curated to baffle the youngsters. Fine Bone China Height: 80mm Diameter: 70mm Capacity: 250ml Weight: 182g

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Skipping Rope

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Here’s a treat for the kids, a real toy . . . none of your electronic nonsense. Made from Northen mill bobbins and proper rope.

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Price: £4.50

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