Merchant & Mills sewing pattern. The Miller is a softly structured women's waistcoat with a boxy fit, two welt pockets and a simple stitched belt at the back. Layer up in the winter or wear on its own in the summer in a tumbled linen.

Skill level - intermediate. (Leaving the welt pockets off would make it an advanced beginner make.) All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Fabric suggestions - 5-8oz linen, 5-10oz denim, light - medium weight corduroy, , wool blends, canvas or twill. For the lining: lightweight wovens such as calico, cotton lawn, cotton, cotton blends, Tencel/linen (when choosing your cloth consider that the lining fabric may be visible).

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