PDF SEWING PATTERN | Factory Dress & Top | Merchant & Mills | UK 8–18

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Factory Dress & Top | Merchant & Mills | UK 8–18

Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: UK 8–18
Language: English

The Factory Dress & Top PDF Sewing Pattern by Merchant & Mills is an easy-fitting style inspired by working women with a touch of 1920s influence. Designed to simply slip over the head, the Factory combines effortless everyday wear with practical details.

The dress features useful pockets and sleeves designed to be worn rolled up for a relaxed look. A separate pattern is also included to make the Factory as a top, giving you two versatile garments from one sewing pattern.

The Factory has an easy-fit silhouette, and Merchant & Mills recommends using the bust measurement when selecting your size.

Looking for extended sizes? The Factory PDF Sewing Pattern is also available in UK sizes 20–28.

Pattern Features

• Dress and top options included
• Easy-fit silhouette
• Pull-on design with no complicated fastening
• Practical pockets
• Rolled-up sleeve styling
• Separate pattern pieces for the top version
• Beginner-friendly construction
• 1.5 cm seam allowances included unless otherwise stated

The Factory Boat Neck Dress Addition PDF allows you to transform the Factory Dress with a boat neckline and gathered skirt.

The Factory Top Addition PDF includes the additional pattern pieces needed to transform the Factory Dress into a top with a centre vent.

Recommended Fabrics

The Factory Dress & Top is designed for light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as:

• Linen
• Linen blends
• Tencel
• Cotton chambray
• Very lightweight wool
• Corduroy

Supplies

• Matching thread
• 0.35 m lightweight interfacing
• Optional lining fabric for the inner pockets

The inner pockets may be cut from either the main fabric or a separate lining fabric.

Size Chart

• Size 8: Bust 82 cm / 32¼", Waist 65 cm / 25½", Hips 90 cm / 35½"
• Size 10: Bust 86 cm / 33¾", Waist 69 cm / 27", Hips 94 cm / 37"
• Size 12: Bust 91 cm / 35¾", Waist 74 cm / 29", Hips 99 cm / 39"
• Size 14: Bust 96 cm / 37¾", Waist 79 cm / 31", Hips 104 cm / 41"
• Size 16: Bust 101 cm / 39¾", Waist 84 cm / 33", Hips 109 cm / 43"
• Size 18: Bust 106 cm / 41¾", Waist 89 cm / 35", Hips 114 cm / 45"

Finished Measurements

• Size 8: Bust 92 cm / 36¼", Waist 96 cm / 37¾", Hip 103.5 cm / 40¾", Dress Length 102 cm / 40", Top Length 56.8 cm / 22¼"
• Size 10: Bust 97 cm / 38¼", Waist 101 cm / 39¾", Hip 108.5 cm / 42¾", Dress Length 102.6 cm / 40¼", Top Length 57.3 cm / 22½"
• Size 12: Bust 102 cm / 40¼", Waist 106 cm / 41¾", Hip 113.5 cm / 44¾", Dress Length 103.2 cm / 40½", Top Length 57.8 cm / 22¾"
• Size 14: Bust 107 cm / 42¼", Waist 111 cm / 43¾", Hip 118.5 cm / 46¾", Dress Length 103.8 cm / 40¾", Top Length 58.3 cm / 23"
• Size 16: Bust 112 cm / 44", Waist 116 cm / 45½", Hip 123.5 cm / 48¾", Dress Length 104.4 cm / 41", Top Length 58.8 cm / 23¼"
• Size 18: Bust 117 cm / 46", Waist 121 cm / 47¾", Hip 128.5 cm / 50½", Dress Length 105 cm / 41¼", Top Length 59.3 cm / 23½"

Dress and top lengths are measured from the top of the front shoulder.

Fabric Requirements

Fabric requirements vary depending on whether you are making the top or dress, your size and the width of your fabric. Requirements are provided for 110 cm (43½"), 120 cm (47") and 140–150 cm (55–60") wide fabrics, with or without nap. Please refer to the fabric requirements chart in the product images for the exact quantity required.

PDF Files Included

• A4 / US Letter tiled Print-at-Home file
• A4 pattern 33 pages
• A0 3 pages
• Digital sewing instructions