Community Sew-Along : Merchant & Mills Workwear Chore Jacket

Community Sew-Along : Merchant & Mills Workwear Chore Jacket ABOUT THIS SEW-ALONG The Merchant & Mills Chore Jacket is a classic unisex workwear piece: structured, practical, and built to last. This six-session community sew-along works through the button-up version with hip pockets, using the instructions from the MM Workwear book. Each Zoom meetup includes a short demo of the upcoming construction steps followed by open sewing time, with questions welcome throughout. This is a community project, not a structured class: expect shared problem-solving, honest conversation about fabric and process, and the satisfaction of working through something together. WHAT YOU'LL MAKE The button-up Chore Jacket with hip pockets, in your choice of fabric. The pattern runs XS–3XL and suits 7–12oz non-stretch wovens: denim, canvas, cotton twill, corduroy, wool, or linen. WHAT WE'LL COVER Reading and cutting a Merchant & Mills pattern Hip patch pocket construction and bartacking Faced front opening with topstitching Yoke construction: the lining yoke sandwich technique Setting in sleeves and constructing the side and underarm seams Collar stand and collar construction and attachment to the neckline Cuff construction and the sleeve pleat Buttonholes: presser feet, testing, and sewing them WHAT YOU'LL GET 6 hours of live online sewing time across 6 biweekly sessions Multi-camera demos at key construction steps so you see exactly what is happening Video replay access to every session with written notes for each one A dedicated online space for sharing progress, asking questions, and troubleshooting Lifetime access to all MM Workwear Chore Jacket Sew-Along replays, notes, and resources SESSION SCHEDULE Meetup 1 : Aug 31: Cutting, interfacing, and getting oriented Meetup 2 : Sep 14: Pockets and waist tabs Meetup 3 : Sept 28: Facings and front opening Meetup 4 : Oct 19: Yoke and sleeves Meetup 5 : Nov 2: Hem and collar Meetup 6 : Nov 16: Cuffs, buttonholes, and finishing PATTERN REQUIREMENT Participants need a copy of the Merchant & Mills Workwear book. It is available from the workroom: We carry the patten book in our shop. Purchase it as an add-on at registration for the discounted sew-along price of $40 SKILL LEVEL Intermediate. You should be comfortable reading a pattern, cutting fabric accurately, and using your machine for straight stitching and basic finishing. No garment sewing experience required, but this is not a beginner project. STUDIO MEMBERS Studio members join this sew-along free, as part of your membership. Sign up inside the workroom studio. Not a member yet? Studio membership includes free access to all community sew-alongs and bi-monthly challenges, early access to preorders and sales, workshop discounts, and a year-round online community. Learn more about membership → theworkroomstudio.ca We'll all be making this pattern for the first time, so this is truly a shared experience. The WORKWEAR book, custom WORKWEAR Labels and a list of recommended fabric available at the workroom can be found here.