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A high waistband, pocket and button detailing ideal for utility cloths or a simple tie detail ideal for soft linens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill level: Tie waist - advance beginner, button waistband - intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PDF pattern is made up of 4 A0 pages and 73 A4 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric suggestions - mid-weight cotton canvas, 8oz organic sanded twill, corduroy, light-medium weight woolens and 7-10oz denim. We suggest using softer fabrics for the tie version to give a relaxed silhouette such as linen, tencel\/linen, linen \/wool blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This is a neat fitting pattern, refer to the finished measurements when choosing your size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","offers":[{"title":"6 - 18 \/ Paper","offer_id":56778374021451,"sku":"P-NEVIS","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 - 18 \/ PDF","offer_id":56778374054219,"sku":"PDF-NEVIS","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 - 28 \/ Paper","offer_id":56778374086987,"sku":"P-NEVIS18-28","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 - 28 \/ PDF","offer_id":56778374119755,"sku":"PDF-NEVISEX","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/3588\/5131\/files\/P-NEVIS_442b2ae9-49c4-4118-a8f9-9b2816576381.jpg?v=1772205402"},{"product_id":"the-shepherd","title":"The Shepherd","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pleated A-line skirt with slanted pockets, side button fastenings and pleats for fullness. 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Can be made lined or unlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkill level - intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PDF pattern is made up of 2 A0 pages and 45 A4 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric suggestions - linen, cotton poplin, cotton voile, cotton sanded twill, hemp blends, Tencel\/linen, needlecord, 4 - 8oz denim, lightweight wool, Indian handlooms (if narrow you may have to piece).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merchant \u0026 Mills","offers":[{"title":"6 - 18 \/ Paper","offer_id":56778160210251,"sku":"P-SHEPHERD","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 - 18 \/ PDF","offer_id":56778160243019,"sku":"PDF-SHEPHERD","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 - 28 \/ Paper","offer_id":56778160275787,"sku":"P-SHEPHERD18-28","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 - 28 \/ PDF","offer_id":56778160308555,"sku":"PDF-SHEPHERDEX","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/3588\/5131\/files\/P-SHEPHERD.jpg?v=1772659564"},{"product_id":"the-clementine-pdf","title":"The Clementine PDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlim fitting jeans skirt with a back split and shaped waist band. This is a pattern that we would advise making a toile first, firstly to adjust the fit if needed but secondly to familiarise with the pattern instructions. We have not used a traditional run and fell jeans seam, we have chosen instead to topstitch the seam, which is easier to achieve on a domestic machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have found that a heavy duty thread rather than a topstitch thread gives a more authentic look to the topstitching and is easier to use. 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