Merchant & Mills sewing pattern. Slim fitting jeans skirt with a back split and shaped waist band. This is a pattern that we would advise making a toile first, firstly to adjust the fit if needed but secondly to familiarise with the pattern instructions. We have not used a traditional run and fell jeans seam, we have chosen instead to topstitch the seam, which is easier to achieve on a domestic machine. We have found that a heavy duty thread rather than a topstitch thread gives a more authentic look to the topstitching and is easier to use. You may find that you get a better stitch using a matching standard ‘sew all’ thread in the bobbin.

Skill level: experienced. This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 – 18. 1.5cm seam allowance is included in the pattern unless otherwise stated.

We recommend using 8-12.5oz denim (up to 14oz with a heavy duty sewing machine).

You will also need:

• Matching thread
• 7″ metal jeans zip
• Jeans needle
• Large eye sewing needle
• Plain cotton fabric for pocket bags
• Heavy duty contrast thread/top stitching thread
• Matching standard contrast thread (to use in the bobbin)
• 1 x button approx 18mm

Photo 3 credit: Merchant & Mills.