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Inspired by working women, with a dash of the ‘Twenties.
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.
Fabulous heavyweight for upholstery etc. 150cm £15.00 metre.
Irish Italian glazed linen 78cm. £8.00 metre.
Really unusual, sophosticated linen in extra narrow width. Made in Ireland for Italian tailors . . . ideal for tailoring!
100% Irish Linen. 140cm. £10.00 metre.
Fresh white and lightweight. 145cms £13 metre.
230cm. 100% cotton. £9.00 metre.
Superlative African expression. 100% hand woven cotton. 132cm. £39.00 Metre.
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.
Rustic and subtle. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.
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.
Rustic and subtle. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.
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.
Blinds and cushions. 100% hand woven cotton. 75cm. £9 Metre.
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.
Tactile and rustic. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.
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.
Paper glaze white. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £10 Metre.
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.
Linen/organic cotton notebook, artesan made in East Sussex £17.00
Block stamp Love. 100% hand woven cotton. 114cm. £8 Metre.
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.
Block stamp cotton kisses. 100% hand woven cotton. 114cm. £8 Metre.
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.
Springtime is yellow. 100% hand woven cotton. 114cm. £8 Metre.
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.
Hot forged Tailor’s Board. A must for the serious tailor.
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.
Rustic and scrumptious. 100% hand woven cotton. 90cm. £8 Metre.
The handweave cloths are prone to slubs, marks and other charming flaws! Their unique character more than makes up for this . . . we think.
For the tea dance. 135cm. £16.00 metre.
A lighter version of our 10″ Tailor’s Shears for general cloth use.
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.
Ideal for a barn dance, the river bank or Old Beirut. 150cm. £16.00 metre.
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.
A lovely wooden handled tool for scribing and marking.
Traditional awl for marking lines, shapes and positions for holes on leather, patterns and some fabric.
Shimmering dark shade for urban sultriness. 150cm. £16.00 metre.
Linen wool mix (45/55). European.170gsm suitable for light interior, Trapeze, Madison, Dhift, Dress Shirt and the Factory Dress.
Supreme linear weave linen wool mix. 150cm. £16.00 metre.
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.
Sheffield scissors for pattern and paper cutting. Boxed (22.5cm)
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.
Strong and traditional heavyweight staple. 100cm. £6.00 metre.
Best quality linen canvas, for artist’s paintings, roller blinds and bags. The most ancient and traditional cloth there is. 100% linen.
The crumpled distress of laundered linen – 142cm £25.00 Metre
Celebrate the inherent crumpled distress of laundered linen – 142cm £25.00 Metre Available in black, natural or dead cactus. 100% Best Irish Linen.
British made steel safety ruler for cutting with blade.
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.
Will never wear out! Made on Harris. 73cm. £20.00 metre.
Narrow yet perfectly woven – delicious tweed for jackets and (lined) trousers or a cushion with linen back. 100% wool.
Soft, drapey and sumptuous. 150cm. £16.00 metre.
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.
The crème de la crème of tailoring scissors with stunning red enamelled handles.
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.
Traditional & naturally water repellent
EXTRA WIDE 165cm £15.00 Metre
A pair of metal springs for purse making.
Doff yer cap to the Prince of Wales. 150cm. £16.00 metre.
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.
Eight lovely tinned steel provision pins at 95mm/4″
Superb European linen and wool mix. Pinstripe. 150cm. £16.00 metre.
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.
Heavy duty hole punch for leather – 2.5-4.5mm
Constable Colin can tell you so much more than the time.
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
Black & White slim stripe – 145cm £15.00 Metre
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
Starting a new job may entail testing tasks.
A set of six cards dealing with the unusual requests made of new junior staff members. Landscape format. Archivally printed on 350gsm watercolour card.
Classic weave and colours – 145cm £25.00 Metre
Think suits and jackets, skirts and light upholstery. A favourite with interior designers and drapers. 100% Best Irish Linen.
Our first foray into leather brings this beautifully made needle wallet.
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.
Soft and luxurious – 145cm £17.50 Metre
Dress & shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.
A new set of wise thoughts for negotiating life’s highway.
Six new cards with illustrations from the ‘thirtuies, enhanced by contemporary captions – top tips for modern living. Complete with printed envelope.
Blackwatch colourway – 145cm £17.50 Metre
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.
Discover more HERE. 176 beautiful and informative pages.
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.
Heavyweight natural linen – 110cm £9.50 Metre
Great for upholstery. From a small mill with limited production. 100% Best Irish Linen.
Sheffield made traditional tailor’s shears for smaller hands for left hand use.
• 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.
NAVY Linen wool blend, lovely soft handle – 145cm £17.50 Metre
Beautiful and heavy duty, these saddle leather straps come as a boxed kit including rivets and more.
CONTENTS 2 x dark brown handles (59cm x 30mm x 3.5mm) 8 x 15mm washers 10 x size 9 rivets
Versatile and crisp – 142cm £17.50 Metre
Dress & shirt weight. Ideal for Dress Shirt, Shift, Madison and the new Factory Dress. 100% Best Irish Linen.
Light Indigo Blue melange – 145cm £17.50 Metre
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.
Irresistible drapey linen. 140cm wide.
£25 Metre
Protective heavyweight canvas pouch in duck canvas.
Pre washed for added character, the bag measures 25.5 x 23cm for iPad or other flat valuables. Velcro closure.
Beautiful drape and wobble – 145cm £25.00 Metre
Beautiful distressed grey canvas with long leather strap.
Approx 23 x 27cm in grey duck canvas with 118cm saddle leather strap. Will safely carry your iPad.
Mid-Blue Linen Twill – 145cm £17.50 Metre
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.
Blue & Ivory Check – 145cm £17.50 Metre
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.
The right pin for every task all in one handsome box. It’s a gift.
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
Best quality suiting in sumptuous deep grey- 145cm £17.50 Metre
A superb laundered linen
150cm £30.00 Metre
A beautiful herringbone Harris Tweed in warm greys.
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..
Beautiful set of images printed on 308gsm cotton rag paper at A3+ (13″ x 19″)
Super soft Brtish wool with no itch factor.
Super soft with rich dense pile.
100% organic cotton velvet in grey. Suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 140cm wide. Dry Clean ONLY.
Handmade Kindle cover in naturally water repellent Duck canvas.
Beautifully made Kindle cover will fit most Kindles – treat yourself! Size approx 140mm x 200mm or 5.5″ x 8″
Vibrant red velevet 150cm wide.
A rich red velvet with deep soft pile – suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 150cm wide. Dry clean ONLY.
Robust duck canvas apron for all your creative endeavours.
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.
Sumptuous light brown deep pile velvet.
A rich brown velvet with deep soft pile – suitable for dressmaking and home furnishings. 150cm wide. Dry clean ONLY.
Soft and luscious needle cord at 140cm wide.
A lovely soft 100% cotton, organic corduroy suitable for Trapeze, Madison and general dressmaking. 140cm wide. Was seperately, iron on reverse.
100% olive green jumbo at 115cm wide.
A sumptuous soft corduroy, suitable for dressmaking and home furnishing. Sold by the metre. 100% cotton. 115cm wide. Wash before use.
Zinc plated eyelet set with fitting tool – just add hammer.
Come with illustrated instructions on the packet – 11mm eyelets to make 10 holes for cord etc.
A lovely stiff denim, deep navy – by the metre. 140cm £6.50 Metre
100% cotton, traditional heavyweight denim for jackets, bags, aprons and even a spot of upholstery! 140cm wide.
Inspired by the fishermen’s top so more than a jumper less than a jacket.
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.
Lightweight 100% cotton in medium blue.
American workwear classic. 11oz. 144cm wide.
100% cotton. Yarn dyed indigo denim stripe. Suitable for clothing, bags and home furnishings. 144cm wide.Wash seperately.
Expanding concertina sketchbook with slip case. £15.00.
The maker’s journal is a concertina sketch book using heavyweight 170gsm paper in double thickness – with a portfolio slip-on case.
A beautifully nostalgic soft cotton. 146cm £9.50 Metre
100% cotton. 210gsm. Very soft and suitable for dressmaking, nightshirts and home furnishings. 146cm wide.
Traditional dressmaking pins, nickel plated and made to last.
Mid weight cotton – 120cm £15.00 Metre
For light upholstery, blinds cushions and jackets. Wash before use. 100% Organic Cotton.
Lovely glass headed pins in a multitude of colours to suit your every mood.
Soft twill-weave cotton. light weight. 120cm. £12 metre.
Beautiful 100% organic cotton in black. Lightweight for a cotton twill. Suitable for dressmaking and shirts. 120cm wide.
A4 eco friend hardback book with recycled board cover and paper.
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.
Heavy and stiff. 100% organic cotton.
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.
Made carefully in people’s own homes. Ideal for Dress Shirt and Shift Dress.
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
Beautiful natural card cover with Merchant & Mills Tailor stamp. £12.00
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.
ORGANIC. A lovely traditional gingham for summer – ideal for Shift Dress & Madison.
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
Lively young organic gingham in three different colours. Price per metre.
Spring is on the way so time to freshen up with some small pattern organic gingham. 120cm wide
Spare the butterflies and use these ultrafine black pins for your silks and antique cloths.
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
100% yarn dyed lighweight cotton. 120cm.
Ideal for our Dress shirt (esp. shortened to a top), summer shirts and dressmaking. 120gsm
Just right for Spring and Summer in lightweight cotton.
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.
Yarn dyed organic cotton. 120cm wide.
£12.00 per metre.
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
Shop no further. This is our classic signature dress.
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.
Organic yarn dyed cotton. 120cm. £12.00 METRE
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
For slinking about in the night time.
The Park Lane is the perfect boardroom dress with soft drapes and tie belt. Fabric requirements approx: 2.75M @ 140cm.
As the name explains, please don’t attempt this unless you are a qualified Goddess.
This new pattern is named Dea, to bring out the inner goddess. Perfect summer and soiree dress, shown here in self lined fine cotton.
White mid weight cotton. 120cms. £12.00 METRE
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
The fanciest Merchant & Mills pattern for confident practitioners.
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.
ORGANIC. Medium weight – ideal for the Dress Shirt, Shift Dress, Panel & Madison.
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.
These short redheads come all the way from the oldest pin factory in Spain.
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)
ORGANIC, BLACK. 120cm. £12 metre
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.
Oilskin notebook, A6 with refills available. Keep your eyes peeled.
Handmade A6 notebook cover in quality British oilskin featuring page-finder and bespoke pencil.
Magical colours – 120cm £4.50 Metre
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
A thoroughly classic Shift with absolutely no bells or whistles.
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.
Antiqued traditional British oilskin in khaki
145cm £20.00 Metre
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
White, 100% Bamboo, great for the Dress Shirt. Very drapey and soft with a matt finish.
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.
Unbleached, natural and British made. Extra heavy duty – 75mm wide.
The bulb pin lets a tag hang tidily from a safety pin and is perfectly simple.
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.
Unbleached, natural and British made. Extra heavy duty – 52mm wide.
Sleeved or sleeveless, you can mix fabrics and be suitably expressive.
The Panel Dress is a great work dress with minimalist sectioned detailing. Includes short sleeve and sleeveless options. Fabric requirements approx: 2M @ 140cm wide.
Unbleached, natural and British made. Extra heavy duty – 25mm wide.
Properly useful little black safety pins that you would regeret not buying.
A tidy amount, or boxful, of tiny (23mm) fine, black safety pins for all your safety pinning needs, except the big ones.
A robust, extra thick webbing in mustard/sand. 50mm wide. Sold by metre.
Trimmed from Harris Tweed – beautiful for edging.£2.50 metre.
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.
Canvas A6 Pocket Book for creative and artistic emergencies.
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”)
Superior classic gros grain in red. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
Burgundy painted fine safety pins, full of charm and utility.
Another unusual find for us, thoroughly nostalgic and eminently useful they will enrich all your safety pinning activities. (28mm)
Superior classic gros grain in green/brown/red. 70mm wide – sold by the metre.
Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.
Superior classic gros grain in grey/tan. 70mm wide – sold by the metre.
Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.
The Merchant & Mills pencil – 10cm with eraser.
A 10cm pencil with rubber featuring the Merchant & Mills name. A spare for the oilskin notebook or simply a pleasure to own.
Superior classic gros grain in blues. 70mm wide – sold by the metre.
Extra wide for heavier applications. Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative uses.
These delicate little beauties do away with the usual collar.
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.
Superior classic gros grain in blue. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
Superior classic gros grain in pink. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
Strong and versatile in pale red or traditional tan rubber – the clever rubber band.
These little wonders will hold your library books together AND give you a handy carry handle.
Superior classic gros grain in claret. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
Superior classic gros grain in brown. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
At 45mm long, these French, black glass head pins are strong, and quite beautiful.
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.
A handsome tote bag kit in really interesting British materials.
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
Superior classic gros grain in blue. 35mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
Superior classic gros grain in brown. 17mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
Superior classic gros grain in brown. 17mm wide – sold by the metre.
Perfect for bag handles, apron ties, cushion trimming and a multitude of creative applications.
A new set of cards to help in troubled times.
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)
Summon home escaped pins with this little round, powerful magnet.
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.
A set of postcards celebrating photography. Archival print on watercolour card.
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
Fabulous and functional duffel bag kit for a multitude of occasions.
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”
Nine memorable references to the fine art of sewing in words and pictures.
A brand spanking new set of sewing themed postcards on 350gsm matte watercolour card. Treat Yourself!
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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!
Quality needles in an array of sizes and portable packaging.
A proper needle threader of decent quality and Made in Japan.
Individually printed on British eco watercolour card to archival standards.
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.
Original hand printed postcard design. Individually printed on British eco watercolour card to archival standards.
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/
Needles that are loop thread and sprung into action for the hard of seeing.
A lump of beeswax to assist in needle threading, easing drawers and many more.
British stamped traditional tailor’s chalk in white.
Proper Tailor’s Thimble with a hole athe top – stamped: Made in England.
The capless tailor’s thimble, you will notice, has an open top for tactile fabric control. It protects your finger without affecting dexterity.
An end to holes and broken pencils. Collars and cushions get points.
Six Mother of Pearl buttons, very fine.
Made of hard, eco friendly Tulip Wood, this is a traditional Clapper and Seam Presser.
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.
Sheffield Sidebent 10″ (24cm) professional scissors – chromium plated
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.
A rare find; some pinking shears that really work and cut right to the tips.
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.
Sturdy Sheffield scissors made especially for neat and tidy buttonholes.
5.5″ (14cm) Sheffield made buttonhole scissors. Long handles and short blades that cut well even at the tip.
Tougher than old boots and supremely sharp and black.
The tailor’s best friend (apart from his dog) can be used whilst you sew.
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.
Merchant & Mills superior tape measure in black & white. Made by Germans.
A traditional black & white tailor’s tape measure in metric and imperial with metal tips.
A metal gauge with sliding pointer for hem and seam allowance consistency.
A wooden arc rule that takes you straight back to school!
A nice piece of wooden measuring kit for drawing arcs and general angle measuring. Handy handle for blackboard use too!
Also known as a Tailor’s Roll or Hussuff, made in British Oilskin.
A sewing kit for the intrepid home sewist. Contains: I box of dressmaking pins, 25 fine sewing needles, tape measure and wide bow scissors.
Nine of our favourite and most useful notions in one embossed box.
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
Superb quality folding rule marked in both imperial (inches) and metrc (cm).
1M folding rule from Sweden. A traditional carpenter’s rule that we find very useful for fabrics!
A beautiful deep brown saddle leather strap complete with rivets & D-Rings.
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.
British saddle leather handles/straps and corresponding nickel plated buckles.
A pair of beautiful British saddle leather handles marked ‘Made in England’. These are the handles and buckles from our oilskin bag kit.
All new – Merchant & Mills’ first tissue paper pattern!
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.
Wrap your own tin of beans in our beautiful packaging.
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!
Nine Merchant & Mills postcard images on one archivally printed cotton rag A3+ print.
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.
This stark eye-test mug is perfect for expressing individuality as a blessing.
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.
Words of Wisdom to enhance your day over a cup of tea.
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
A fine china vessel for the sophisticated sewing sipper.
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
TWENTIETH CENTURY DICTIONARY – a short story on bone china.
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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Here’s a treat for the kids, a real toy . . . none of your electronic nonsense. Made from Northen mill bobbins and proper rope.