Merchant & Mills – The Trapeze Dress

The Trapeze Dress is tailored to flatter most bodies. A classic shape, the pattern includes flared sleeves and sleeveless options. Or if you’ve altered patterns before, turn it into a shorter top version. This is Merchant and Mills’ classic signature dress suitable for all seasons in a range of fabrics. Features 3 versions short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve and sleeveless.

Sizes: 8-18 UK

Level: Beginner

Fabric recommendations: The Trapeze Dress would work well made up in a variety of light to medium weight woven fabrics, and even jersey if you’re a more advanced maker.

Notions: Matching thread. Interfacing – 0.35M (for the sleeveless version) and 0.25M (for the sleeved version both views). Buttons – 10 x20 – 23mm(For the top you will need 6 buttons).

See images for fabric requirements and measurements.