Merchant & Mills Curlew Long Sleeved Top
Hello hello This top represents a number of firsts for me. First time I’ve used a Merchant and Mills pattern, first time I’ve made a long-sleeved top, and the first time I’ve worked with bias cut fabric. Phew! I love Merchant and Mills utilitarian aesthetic. Their clothes are non-fussy and practical. The first garment I decided to make was the Curlew, taken from their book, The Workbook. The Curlew is presented in three ways – a dress, a sleeveless t-shirt and a long-sleeved top. I decided to make the long-sleeved top to ease me into dressmaking. I made it over a couple of days in an attempt to slow down and concentrate on each stage, and not rush through and make too many mistakes. Tracing out the pattern: The first night I traced out the Curlew pattern in a size 18 – Merchant and Mills largest size. I used grease-proof paper to transfer the pattern which was without drama. I like the fact I still have a full pattern, and the possibility of modifying it …