THE BILLY • Pattern

By Merchant & Mills, The Billy is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: A hardworking gilet. Make yours lined or unlined, with facings on the inside or outside.

Sizing: This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes 36–54. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here.

Fabric Suggestions: Dry oilskin, oilskin, linen, 7-12oz denim, wool, corduroy, cotton twill or canvas. For the lining,a barrier lining if using an oilskin, otherwise – cotton voile, lightweight linen, cotton poplin, lightweight wool and slip linings.

Teddy is wearing the Billy in Black Corduroy 11 (by Merchant & Mills) lined with Black Barrier Lining layered up with The Arbor in Peggy Green.

Dave is wearing the Billy in Chocolate Organic Cotton Oilskin layered up with The Arbor.

Dave is wearing the Billy in Utility Olive 9oz layered up with The Arbor.

Trims required: Matching thread, 0.65m/ 3/4yds interfacing, 6 x metal snaps or 15-18mm buttons

Skill Level: Suitable for an intermediate skill level.

The seam allowance is included in the pattern.

Photo credits: Merchant & Mills.