PDF SEWING PATTERN | Niven Shirt & Dress | Merchant & Mills

Skill Level : Experienced
Sizes : XS–XXL
Language : English only

The Niven by Merchant & Mills is a timeless oversized shirt or shirt dress featuring a distinctive bib front, grandad collar and cuffed sleeves. The dress version also includes practical in-seam pockets for everyday wear.

Designed with a relaxed oversized fit, Niven combines classic tailoring with modern comfort. Sew it as a versatile shirt or an elegant shirt dress using crisp cotton poplin, chambray or lightweight denim for beautifully defined details.

All seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.

• Shirt and shirt dress variations
• Oversized fit
• Classic bib front
• Grandad collar
• Cuffed sleeves
• Dress features in-seam pockets
• Button-front closure
• Experienced sewing project
• Sizes XS–XXL

Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with a tight weave, such as:

• Cotton poplin
• Cotton chambray
• Indian handloom fabrics
• Hemp/cotton blends
• Lightweight denim (4–6 oz)

A tightly woven fabric is recommended to help achieve crisp, accurate fine details.

• Matching sewing thread
• 7 buttons measuring 1.2 cm (½")
• 0.5 m (¾ yd) fusible interfacing

• XS: Bust 121.4 cm (47¾") • Waist 123.6 cm (48¾") • Hip 133.4 cm (52½") • Shirt length 73.2 cm (28¾") • Dress length 114.2 cm (45") • Sleeve length 61.5 cm (24¼") • Bicep 41.5 cm (16¼") • Shoulder width 44 cm (17¼")
• S: Bust 129.4 cm (51") • Waist 131.6 cm (51¾") • Hip 141.4 cm (55¾") • Shirt length 74.2 cm (29¼") • Dress length 115.4 cm (45½") • Sleeve length 62.5 cm (24½") • Bicep 43.5 cm (17¼") • Shoulder width 46 cm (18")
• M: Bust 139.4 cm (54¾") • Waist 141.6 cm (55¾") • Hip 151.4 cm (59½") • Shirt length 75.3 cm (29¾") • Dress length 116.5 cm (45¾") • Sleeve length 63.5 cm (25") • Bicep 46 cm (18") • Shoulder width 48.4 cm (19")
• L: Bust 149.4 cm (58¾") • Waist 151.6 cm (59¾") • Hip 161.4 cm (63½") • Shirt length 76.3 cm (30") • Dress length 117.5 cm (46¼") • Sleeve length 64.5 cm (25½") • Bicep 48.5 cm (19") • Shoulder width 51 cm (20")
• XL: Bust 160.4 cm (63¼") • Waist 162.6 cm (64") • Hip 172.4 cm (67¾") • Shirt length 77.3 cm (30½") • Dress length 118.5 cm (46¾") • Sleeve length 65.5 cm (25¾") • Bicep 51.3 cm (20¼") • Shoulder width 53.8 cm (21¼")
• XXL: Bust 172.4 cm (67¾") • Waist 174.6 cm (68¾") • Hip 184.4 cm (72½") • Shirt length 78.3 cm (30¾") • Dress length 119.5 cm (47") • Sleeve length 66.5 cm (26¼") • Bicep 54.3 cm (21¼") • Shoulder width 56.8 cm (22¼")

110 cm (43½") wide fabric

• XS–S: Shirt 3 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.8 m (4¼ yd)
• M–L: Shirt 3 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)
• XL–XXL: Shirt 3.3 m (3⅝ yd) • Dress 4.2 m (4¾ yd)

120 cm (47") wide fabric

• XS–S: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.4 m (3¾ yd)
• M–L: Shirt 3 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)
• XL–XXL: Shirt 3.2 m (3½ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)

140 cm (55") wide fabric

• XS–S: Shirt 2.4 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 2.9 m (3¼ yd)
• M–L: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.5 m (4 yd)
• XL–XXL: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)

150 cm (60") wide fabric

• XS–S: Shirt 2.2 m (2½ yd) • Dress 2.9 m (3¼ yd)
• M–L: Shirt 2.5 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 3 m (3¼ yd)
• XL–XXL: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)

• XS: Bust 86 cm (33¾") • Waist 69 cm (27") • Hips 94 cm (37")
• S: Bust 96 cm (37¾") • Waist 79 cm (31¼") • Hips 104 cm (41")
• M: Bust 106 cm (41¾") • Waist 89 cm (35") • Hips 114 cm (45")
• L: Bust 116 cm (45½") • Waist 99 cm (39") • Hips 124 cm (49")
• XL: Bust 127 cm (50") • Waist 110 cm (43½") • Hips 135 cm (53¼")
• XXL: Bust 139 cm (54¾") • Waist 122 cm (48") • Hips 147 cm (57¾")

• A0 copy shop pages: 3 pages
• A4 / US Letter printable pages: 45 pages
• Illustrated sewing instructions in English
• Instant PDF download

Niven is the perfect oversized shirt pattern for sewists who enjoy fine tailoring details. The bib front, grandad collar and classic proportions create a timeless garment that works equally well as a relaxed shirt or an elegant shirt dress. With its generous fit and refined construction, Niven is a versatile wardrobe staple you'll wear year after year.