Box Box by Merchant & Mills
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Dress it up or down, this boxy top or dress is going to be an essential wardrobe addition. The front pleat detail is enough to make this design stand out. The simple rouleaux loop-back neck closure reflects the simplicity of the silhouette.
Skill Level: Intermediate
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6-18. Seam allowances are 1.5cm and are included in the pattern.
Recommended Fabrics
Light to medium weight woven cottons such as poplin, chambray or dress weight denims. Crisp linens, needlecord, lightweight wools. If you are a confident dressmaker you could use tencel, tencel linen, and laundered linen.
You will need one 11-15mm button and matching thread.
Fabric Requirements in cm (with or without nap) Top| Size 6 & 8 | Size 10 - 14 | Size 16 & 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110cm wide | 1.45M | 1.7M | 1.75M |
| 120cm wide | 1.45M | 1.45M | 1.5M |
| 140cm wide | 1M | 1.45M | 1.5M |
| 150cm wide | 1M | 1M* | 1.5M |
| Interfacing | 0.2M | 0.2M | 0.2M |
* for the size 14 it is a tight lay, if in doubt buy fabric for the larger size.
Fabric Requirements in cm (with or without nap) Dress
| Size 6 & 8 | Size 10 - 14 | Size 16 & 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110cm wide | 2.65M | 2.95M | 3M |
| 120cm wide | 2.65M | 2.7M | 3M |
| 140cm wide | 2.65M | 2.7M | 3M |
| 150cm wide | 1.6M | 2.7M | 2.7M |
| Interfacing | 0.2M | 0.2M | 0.2M |
Finished Measurements
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 101.4 | 105.4 | 109.4 | 114.3 | 119.2 | 124.1 | 129 |
| Top Length | 56 | 56.5 | 57 | 57.5 | 58 | 58.5 | 59 |
| Dress length | 111.6 | 112.1 | 112.6 | 113.2 | 113.8 | 114.4 | 115 |
| Sleeve Length | 14.75 | 15 | 15.25 | 15.5 | 15.8 | 16. | 16.4 |
UK Sizing
Shop Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
