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