The Florence Dress & Top - Merchant & Mills Sewing Pattern

The Florence Top & Dress from Merchant & Mills is the perfect blend of easy elegance and timeless charm. 🧵✨ This swingy, flowy design features:

✔️ Soft high-low gathers – for a flattering drape
✔️ Button-back detail – adding a delicate, vintage-inspired touch
✔️ Versatile style – wear as a breezy top or a chic dress
✔️ Choice of fabrics – opt for drapey cottons or linens for a soft look, or a structured fabric for a sculptural effect

🌟 Why You'll Love It

✅ Relaxed yet stylish – ideal for layering or wearing solo ✨
✅ Perfect for breathable fabrics – cotton, tencel, and linen feel dreamy on the skin 🌿
✅ Skill level: Intermediate – great for sewists looking for a creative project

🧵 Fabric & Notions

📌 Recommended fabrics: Lightweight wovens with drape – cotton, tencel, and linen. A more structured fabric will create a sculptural silhouette.
📌 Notions:

• 0.3m (½ yd) of interfacing
• Three 11-15mm (½”-¾”) buttons

📌 Seam allowances: 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

📏 Sizing

📐 Available in UK 6 – 18

Whether you sew a flowing summer dress or a chic everyday top, the Florence pattern offers endless styling possibilities. 🌸