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Mercer

The flight suit sewing pattern

Mercer

The flight suit sewing pattern

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Advanced Intermediate

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Skill Level Guide

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Beginner

Beginner sewing patterns teach the most foundational sewing techniques. These patterns focus on the basics like sewing and finishing straight and curved seams, hemming, and simple shaping methods such as darts and gathers. In addition, beginner patterns omit closures, making them perfect if you are new to sewing or are looking for a quick and easy make.

Advanced Beginner

Advanced Beginner sewing patterns expand on the skills learned at the beginner level, helping you to build confidence and range as a sewer. You'll find simple knitwear projects, bias tape finishing techniques, and begin to explore closures at this skill level.

Intermediate

Intermediate level sewing patterns focus on more precision sewing. In this skill level, you'll learn specialty closures. Intermediate patterns also introduce the skills needed for simple lingerie and athletic wear projects.

Advanced Intermediate

Advanced Intermediate sewing patterns feature specialty skills and focus on exploring niche sewing. You'll find projects like swimwear, lingerie, bias-cut garments, and lined outerwear.

Advanced

Advanced sewing patterns require great precision and time investment. You'll find tailored pieces in this category with elevated details like bound buttonholes and welt pockets.

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton twill, linen, linen blends, denim, canvas, corduroy, and rayon twill.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, sewing machine needle, 1 yard (.8 meters) of lightweight fusible interfacing, one zipper; 20" (51 cm) for misses sizes 00 - 8; 22" (56 cm) for misses sizes 10 - 18; 22" (56 cm) for curvy sizes 12 - 20; 26" (61 cm) for curvy sizes 22 - 30, two 5/8" (16 mm) buttons , and 7/8 yards (.7 meters) of 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) elastic. Optional: topstitching thread, topstitching needle, and large safety pin or bodkin.

    00 – 30

  • Sizing & Fit

    Maya is wearing a size 4 Mercer jumpsuit. We graded to a 2 at the bust and and 6 at the hip with a broad shoulder adjustment. We added 2" to the bodice length and 2" to the inseam. She is 5'10" (178 cm) tall and her measurements are: Bust: 33 1/2" (85 cm), waist: 27 1/4" (69 cm), Hip: 38 1/2" (98 cm).

    Gabi is wearing a size 28 Mercer jumpsuit. We added 1" to the shoulder, reduced the bust 1", reduced the waist 2" and added 1 1/2" to the bicep. We added 3/4" length to the bodice, added 3/4" length to the rise and shortened the inseam 2". She is 5'9" (175.5 cm) tall and her measurements are: Bust: 56" (142 cm), waist: 48" (122 cm), Hip: 61" (155 cm).

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

    00 – 30

    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

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Pattern Extras

Mercer Flight Suit Sewalong

The Mercer coveralls are a modern classic for your wardrobe that will teach you fundamental sewing skills.

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