Merchant & Mills do denim - SO EXCITING!

ISlim 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.

We 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. You may find that you get a better stitch using a matching standard ‘sew all’ thread in the bobbin.

This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18. 1.5cm seam allowance is included in the pattern unless otherwise stated.

We recommend using 8-12.5oz denim (up to 14oz with a heavy duty sewing machine)

You will also need:

• Matching thread

• 7″ metal jeans zip

• Jeans needle

• Large eye sewing needle

• Plain cotton fabric for pocket bags

• Heavy duty contrast thread/top stitching thread

• Matching standard contrast thread (to use in the bobbin)

• 1 x button approx 18mm

In the photos, the Clementine is shown with the Francine top, the Ottoline jacketand the Fielder top.

Photos: Merchant & Mills