The Niven Dress & Shirt - Merchant & Mills Sewing Pattern

The Niven Dress or Shirt from Merchant & Mills is a beautifully crafted classic shirt-dress or shirt, featuring elegant details for a polished look. 🧵✨ Designed with an oversized fit, it includes:

✔️ Bib detail – adding a touch of refined tailoring
✔️ Grandad collar – a sleek and timeless feature
✔️ Cuffed sleeves – for a structured yet relaxed finish
✔️ In-seam pockets (dress version) – practical and stylish

🌟 Why You'll Love It

✅ Versatile design – make it as a shirt or a dress!
✅ Perfect for crisp fabrics – cotton poplin, chambray, and lightweight denim 💙
✅ Skill level: Experienced – ideal for those who love precision sewing

🧵 Fabric & Notions

📌 Recommended fabrics: Tight-weave light to medium-weight wovens like cotton poplin, cotton chambray, Indian handlooms, hemp/cotton, and lightweight denim (4-6 oz).
📌 Notions: Seven 1.2cm (1/2") buttons + 0.5m (3/4 yd) interfacing.
📌 Seam allowances: 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

📏 Sizing

📐 Available in XS-XXL (UK 8 – 28).

Whether you're crafting a chic, oversized shirt or a sophisticated shirt-dress, the Niven pattern is perfect for elevated everyday wear. 💕