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Trapeze Dress

A sleeveless trapeze dress that flares from the bust to the hem with no waist darts or seams. Crew, scoop, or square neckline with facings. Great in cotton, linen, or rayon.

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Drafted from 5 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel, Back Panel, Neckline Facing, Armhole Facing, Invisible Zip
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Interface and prepare facings / 2. Install CB zip / 3. Sew shoulder seams...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Flare amount: Subtle (+4″ per panel at hem) / Classic (+7″ per panel at hem) / Full (+10″ per panel at hem)
Neckline: Crew / round / Scoop / Square
Back closure: Invisible zip at CB seam / Pullover (wide neck opening)
Dress length: Mini (−6″ from knee) / Knee length / Midi (+6″)
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″

Drafted from 5 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Bust circumference	Drafted directly from your bust measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Neck circumference	Drafted directly from your neck measurement
Torso length	Drafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
Skirt length	Drafted directly from your skirtLength measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Cotton lawn
Cotton poplin
Rayon challis
Crepe (woven)
Lightweight linen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a trapeze dress?

A trapeze dress has no waist shaping — it flares from the shoulders or bust straight to the hem in a trapezoid shape. It is one of the most flattering and comfortable silhouettes because it does not define the waist.

What fabric works best for a trapeze dress?

Lightweight to medium wovens with drape — cotton lawn, rayon challis, linen, or crepe. The dress relies on fabric drape rather than construction for its silhouette.

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