PDF SEWING PATTERN | Niven Shirt & Dress | Merchant & Mills
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PDF SEWING PATTERN | Niven Shirt & Dress | Merchant & Mills | ENGLISH
Skill Level : Experienced
Sizes : XS–XXL
Language : English only
The Niven by Merchant & Mills is a timeless oversized shirt or shirt dress featuring a distinctive bib front, grandad collar and cuffed sleeves. The dress version also includes practical in-seam pockets for everyday wear.
Designed with a relaxed oversized fit, Niven combines classic tailoring with modern comfort. Sew it as a versatile shirt or an elegant shirt dress using crisp cotton poplin, chambray or lightweight denim for beautifully defined details.
All seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.
Pattern Features
- Shirt and shirt dress variations
- Oversized fit
- Classic bib front
- Grandad collar
- Cuffed sleeves
- Dress features in-seam pockets
- Button-front closure
- Experienced sewing project
- Sizes XS–XXL
Recommended Fabrics
Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with a tight weave, such as:
- Cotton poplin
- Cotton chambray
- Indian handloom fabrics
- Hemp/cotton blends
- Lightweight denim (4–6 oz)
A tightly woven fabric is recommended to help achieve crisp, accurate fine details.
Supplies Required
Finished Measurements
- XS: Bust 121.4 cm (47¾") • Waist 123.6 cm (48¾") • Hip 133.4 cm (52½") • Shirt length 73.2 cm (28¾") • Dress length 114.2 cm (45") • Sleeve length 61.5 cm (24¼") • Bicep 41.5 cm (16¼") • Shoulder width 44 cm (17¼")
- S: Bust 129.4 cm (51") • Waist 131.6 cm (51¾") • Hip 141.4 cm (55¾") • Shirt length 74.2 cm (29¼") • Dress length 115.4 cm (45½") • Sleeve length 62.5 cm (24½") • Bicep 43.5 cm (17¼") • Shoulder width 46 cm (18")
- M: Bust 139.4 cm (54¾") • Waist 141.6 cm (55¾") • Hip 151.4 cm (59½") • Shirt length 75.3 cm (29¾") • Dress length 116.5 cm (45¾") • Sleeve length 63.5 cm (25") • Bicep 46 cm (18") • Shoulder width 48.4 cm (19")
- L: Bust 149.4 cm (58¾") • Waist 151.6 cm (59¾") • Hip 161.4 cm (63½") • Shirt length 76.3 cm (30") • Dress length 117.5 cm (46¼") • Sleeve length 64.5 cm (25½") • Bicep 48.5 cm (19") • Shoulder width 51 cm (20")
- XL: Bust 160.4 cm (63¼") • Waist 162.6 cm (64") • Hip 172.4 cm (67¾") • Shirt length 77.3 cm (30½") • Dress length 118.5 cm (46¾") • Sleeve length 65.5 cm (25¾") • Bicep 51.3 cm (20¼") • Shoulder width 53.8 cm (21¼")
- XXL: Bust 172.4 cm (67¾") • Waist 174.6 cm (68¾") • Hip 184.4 cm (72½") • Shirt length 78.3 cm (30¾") • Dress length 119.5 cm (47") • Sleeve length 66.5 cm (26¼") • Bicep 54.3 cm (21¼") • Shoulder width 56.8 cm (22¼")
Fabric Requirements
110 cm (43½") wide fabric
- XS–S: Shirt 3 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.8 m (4¼ yd)
- M–L: Shirt 3 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)
- XL–XXL: Shirt 3.3 m (3⅝ yd) • Dress 4.2 m (4¾ yd)
120 cm (47") wide fabric
- XS–S: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.4 m (3¾ yd)
- M–L: Shirt 3 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)
- XL–XXL: Shirt 3.2 m (3½ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)
140 cm (55") wide fabric
- XS–S: Shirt 2.4 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 2.9 m (3¼ yd)
- M–L: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.5 m (4 yd)
- XL–XXL: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)
150 cm (60") wide fabric
- XS–S: Shirt 2.2 m (2½ yd) • Dress 2.9 m (3¼ yd)
- M–L: Shirt 2.5 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 3 m (3¼ yd)
- XL–XXL: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)
Size Chart
- XS: Bust 86 cm (33¾") • Waist 69 cm (27") • Hips 94 cm (37")
- S: Bust 96 cm (37¾") • Waist 79 cm (31¼") • Hips 104 cm (41")
- M: Bust 106 cm (41¾") • Waist 89 cm (35") • Hips 114 cm (45")
- L: Bust 116 cm (45½") • Waist 99 cm (39") • Hips 124 cm (49")
- XL: Bust 127 cm (50") • Waist 110 cm (43½") • Hips 135 cm (53¼")
- XXL: Bust 139 cm (54¾") • Waist 122 cm (48") • Hips 147 cm (57¾")
PDF Pattern Includes
- A0 copy shop pages: 3 pages
- A4 / US Letter printable pages: 45 pages
- Illustrated sewing instructions in English
- Instant PDF download
Why You'll Love It
Niven is the perfect oversized shirt pattern for sewists who enjoy fine tailoring details. The bib front, grandad collar and classic proportions create a timeless garment that works equally well as a relaxed shirt or an elegant shirt dress. With its generous fit and refined construction, Niven is a versatile wardrobe staple you'll wear year after year.
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