{"product_id":"pdf-billy","title":"PDF SEWING PATTERN | Billy Gilet | Merchant \u0026 Mills","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePDF SEWING PATTERN | Billy Gilet | Merchant \u0026amp; Mills\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e UK 34–54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e English only\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eBilly Gilet PDF sewing pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eMerchant \u0026amp; Mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardworking, workwear-inspired utility vest designed for practical layering. Make Billy lined or unlined, and choose whether to place the facings on the inside or outside for two distinct finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile gilet sewing pattern works beautifully in durable woven fabrics such as dry oilskin, canvas, denim, corduroy, wool and cotton twill. Wear it over a shirt, sweater or jacket to add warmth, texture and useful everyday style to your handmade wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Billy Gilet includes a broad UK size range from 34 to 54 and can be finished with either metal snaps or buttons. Its simple workwear shape makes it ideal for creating a practical utility vest that can be adapted to different seasons and fabric weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝\") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkwear-inspired utility gilet or vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be made lined or unlined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of inside or outside facings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront closure with metal snaps or buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for durable woven fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for practical everyday layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for intermediate sewists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK sizes 34–54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose medium- to heavyweight woven fabrics with enough structure to highlight the utility shape of the Billy Gilet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry oilskin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOilskin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/linen\" title=\"Linen fabric\"\u003eLinen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/chambray-denim-fabric\" title=\"Denim fabric\"\u003e7–12 oz denim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/wool\" title=\"Wool fabric\"\u003eWool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/corduroy-fabric\" title=\"Corduroy fabric\"\u003eCorduroy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/twill\" title=\"Twill fabric\"\u003eCotton twill\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/canvas-fabric\" title=\"Canvas fabric\"\u003eCanvas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eRecommended lining fabrics:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=cotton%20voile%20fabric*\" title=\"Cotton voile fabric\"\u003eCotton voile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/linen\" title=\"Linen fabric\"\u003eLightweight linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=poplin%20fabric*\" title=\"Poplin fabric\"\u003eCotton poplin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/wool\" title=\"Wool fabric\"\u003eLightweight wool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/gutermann-sew-all-thread\" title=\"Gutermann sew-all thread\"\u003eMatching sewing thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/interfacing\" title=\"Interfacing\"\u003e0.65 m (¾ yd) interfacing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options[prefix]=last\u0026amp;q=metal%20snap*\" title=\"Metal snaps\"\u003e6 metal snaps \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/buttons\" title=\"Buttons\"\u003e15–18 mm buttons\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lestissees.com\/collections\/lining\" title=\"Lining\"\u003eOptional lining fabric\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 34:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 35.6 cm (14\"), Chest 86.4 cm (34\"), Waist 71.1 cm (28\"), Hip 87.6 cm (34½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 36:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 38.1 cm (15\"), Chest 91.4 cm (36\"), Waist 76.2 cm (30\"), Hip 92.7 cm (36½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 38:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 39.4 cm (15½\"), Chest 96.5 cm (38\"), Waist 81.3 cm (32\"), Hip 97.8 cm (38½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 40:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 40.6 cm (16\"), Chest 101.6 cm (40\"), Waist 86.3 cm (34\"), Hip 103 cm (40½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 42:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 41.9 cm (16½\"), Chest 106.7 cm (42\"), Waist 91.4 cm (36\"), Hip 108 cm (42½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes 44–46:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 43.2–44.5 cm (17–17½\"), Chest 111.7–116.8 cm (44–46\"), Waist 96.5–101.6 cm (38–40\"), Hip 113–118.1 cm (44½–46½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes 48–50:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 45–47 cm (17¾–18½\"), Chest 121.9–127 cm (48–50\"), Waist 106.7–111.8 cm (42–44\"), Hip 123.2–128.3 cm (48½–50½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes 52–54:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 48.2–49.5 cm (19–19½\"), Chest 132–137.2 cm (52–54\"), Waist 116.8–121.9 cm (46–48\"), Hip 133.3–138.4 cm (52½–54½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Garment Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 34:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 99.6 cm (39¼\"), Waist 97.4 cm (38¼\"), Centre-back length 66.1 cm (26\"), Front shoulder length 55.8 cm (22\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 36:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 104.7 cm (41¼\"), Waist 102.5 cm (40¼\"), Centre-back length 66.7 cm (26¼\"), Front shoulder length 56.4 cm (22¼\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 38:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 109.8 cm (43¼\"), Waist 107.6 cm (42¼\"), Centre-back length 67.4 cm (26½\"), Front shoulder length 57.1 cm (22½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 40:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 114.9 cm (45¼\"), Waist 112.7 cm (44¼\"), Centre-back length 68 cm (26¾\"), Front shoulder length 57.7 cm (22¾\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSize 42:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 120 cm (47¼\"), Waist 117.8 cm (46¼\"), Centre-back length 68.6 cm (27\"), Front shoulder length 58.3 cm (23\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes 44–46:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 130.2 cm (51¼\"), Waist 128 cm (50½\"), Centre-back length 69.9 cm (27½\"), Front shoulder length 59.6 cm (23½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes 48–50:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 140.4 cm (55¼\"), Waist 138.2 cm (54½\"), Centre-back length 71.1 cm (28\"), Front shoulder length 60.8 cm (24\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003eSizes 52–54:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chest 150.6 cm (59¼\"), Waist 148.4 cm (58½\"), Centre-back length 72.4 cm (28½\"), Front shoulder length 62 cm (24½\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements – Self Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric requirements apply to fabric with or without nap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e110 cm (43½\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 1.5 m (1¾ yd); Sizes 40–46: 1.8 m (2 yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.8 m (2 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e120 cm (47\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 1.3 m (1½ yd); Sizes 40–46: 1.8 m (2 yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.8 m (2 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e140 cm (55\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 1.3 m (1½ yd); Sizes 40–46: 1.3 m (1½ yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.8 m (2 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e150 cm (60\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 1.1 m (1¼ yd); Sizes 40–46: 1.1 m (1¼ yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.3 m (1½ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements – Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLining requirements apply to fabric with or without nap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e110 cm (43½\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 1.1 m (1¼ yd); Sizes 40–46: 1.1 m (1¼ yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.5 m (1¾ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e120 cm (47\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 0.9 m (1 yd); Sizes 40–46: 1.1 m (1¼ yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.3 m (1½ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e140–150 cm (55–60\") wide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sizes 34–38: 0.9 m (1 yd); Sizes 40–46: 0.9 m (1 yd); Sizes 48–54: 1.1 m (1¼ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF Pattern Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA0 copy shop file –\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 118, 71);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA4 tiled home-printing file – \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 111, 54);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with A4 and US Letter paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated sewing instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital files stored in your customer account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant PDF download after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Billy Gilet is a practical layering piece with timeless workwear appeal. Its lined and unlined options make it suitable for year-round sewing, while the choice of internal or external facings allows you to personalize the finish. Make it in rugged canvas or oilskin for outdoor wear, soft wool for warmth or corduroy for a classic textured vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ad6f36;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is supplied as a digital PDF download in English. 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