From Merchant & Mills comes a sewing pattern inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties.

The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. It's an 'easy fit' so use the bust measurement only for sizing.

• Skill level: Beginner
• UK 6-18
• Fabric suggestions: linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray, very fine wool or corduroy.
• All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
• Patterns are printed within Europe; the pattern paper is 70gsm white (FSC® certified) and made only 180km away from the printers.
• Instructions come in booklet format rather than A3 sheets. The paper is PEFC/01-31-126certified.