Merchant & Mills, The Trapeze Dress or Top Paper Pattern
A flared dress, just below the knee, with small neat shoulder and shallow rounded neckline. With the option of a button through back or a simple slip over the head. The trapeze is so easy to make and so easy to wear. Make it for the winter in Harris tweed teamed with a chunky brogue, in a bold block print or a washed linen for the summer. It is endlessly versatile.
You have the option of making this 3/4 sleeved, sleeveless and short sleeved, all with a button back opening.
This is a traditional paper pattern in an envelope that comes in 2 separate size ranges: UK 6-18 or UK 18-28. If you would like a digital PDF version of this pattern, go here.
Skill level: Beginner
For sizing, finished garment measurements, and fabric requirements, see the charts in photos.
Fabric Suggestions: Woven dress weight fabrics from linen, denim and woollens to printed cottons.
You'll Also Need:
- Matching thread
- Interfacing - (90cm/35½” wide)
- Buttons - 10 x 20 - 23mm (For the top you will need 6 buttons)
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