Merchant & Mills : The Billy Vest Pattern PDF

$20.00 CAD

Format

This listing is for a PDF version. You will be emailed a link to the pattern upon checkout.  This PDF pattern is made up of 2 A0 pages and 38 A4 pages.

Optional A0 Wide-Format Print:
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Folded: for all shipped orders and Parkdale weekly pickups 
Rolled: for Sprucedale daily pickups 

A hardworking gilet. Make yours lined or unlined, with facings on the inside or outside.

Skill Level : Intermediate

Sizes: This is a multi-size PDF pattern including sizes UK 34-54

Suggested Fabrics : Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twills or canvas. For the lining we’d suggest our barrier lining if using an oilskin, otherwise – cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern

Additional Supplies: 

  • Matching thread.
  • 0.65M/ 3/4YD interfacing.
  • 6 x metal snaps or 15-18mm buttons

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Merchant & Mills

Merchant & Mills is a UK-based company celebrated for its beautifully curated range of high-quality fabrics, sewing patterns, and expertly crafted notions. Founded in Rye, East Sussex, Merchant & Mills champions a minimalist and functional approach to garment making, emphasizing timeless style and craftsmanship. Known for its thoughtfully designed patterns and sustainable fabric collections, the brand empowers makers with tools and materials to create durable, elegant, and practical clothing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned sewist, Merchant & Mills inspires creativity with an ethos of quality and simplicity.

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