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.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - beginner.
Fabric suggestions - woven dress weight fabrics from linen, denim and woollens to printed cottons.
YOU WILL NEED
Matching thread.
Interfacing - (90cm/35½” wide)
Buttons - 10 x 20 - 23mm (For the top you will need 6 buttons).
Trapeze top version (sleeveless): You will need 0.8M less than the stated fabric reqts.
