Dresses · Medium
Trapeze Dress
Loose, swingy shape that skims the body — easy comfort with a modern silhouette.
Adjustable style options: 4
Forma: 40 MTC · Misura: 50 MTC · Precisa: 60 MTC
Create patternStyle options
Adjustable style options: 4
- Length variant
Changes the target garment length without switching to a different base block.
Variants: mini, midi, maxi
- Neckline
Changes the neckline character while keeping the same garment family.
Variants: jewel, boat
- Flare level
Sets how strongly the “Silhouette” opens toward the hem.
Variants: classic, full
- Shoulder slope (cm)
Makes the shoulder slope steeper or flatter.
Numeric adjustment in centimetres
Measurements this pattern needs
The engine drafts this model from 7 body measurements. You enter them once in your profile; each one comes with a note on how to measure.
Bust circumference
Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape level across the center back and bust apex.
Waist circumference
Measure around the narrowest part of the torso (waist).
Hip circumference
Measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape level.
Back length
From the seventh cervical vertebra to the waistline along the spine.
Front length
From the centre of the front shoulder, over the bust point, down to the waist.
Shoulder width
Back shoulder width: from shoulder point to shoulder point.
Neck circumference
Around the base of the neck, just above the collarbones.
Pattern pieces
For sample measurements (height 176 cm, bust 96 cm, waist 78 cm, hips 102 cm) the pattern has 6 pieces. The sizes for your own measurements are computed in the creator.
Front
33.6 × 110 cm · cut 1× · on the fold
Back
33.6 × 110 cm · cut 2×
Front Neck Facing
12.4 × 13.5 cm · cut 1× · on the fold
Front Armhole Facing
14 × 25.4 cm · cut 2×
Back Neck Facing
12.4 × 7.1 cm · cut 2×
Back Armhole Facing
13.9 × 25.4 cm · cut 2×
Estimated fabric consumption
About 2.8 m on a 110 cm bolt, 2.7 m on a 140 cm bolt, or 1.6 m on a 150, 160, and 180 cm bolt, for the same sample measurements and default options. The exact estimate for your measurements appears in the creator before you download the PDF.
Fabrics suggested for this model: Cotton poplin, Linen, Wool crepe.
Questions about the Trapeze Dress pattern
How do I get a Trapeze Dress pattern made to my measurements?
Sign in, enter your measurements once as a profile, pick Trapeze Dress and the engine drafts the pattern from those numbers. You see a free preview first and pay only when you download the PDF.
Do I need pattern-making experience for Trapeze Dress?
No. The pattern arrives ready to cut, with seam allowances, grainlines, notches and piece labels. Sewing difficulty of this model: Medium.
How much does the Trapeze Dress pattern cost?
From 40 to 60 MTC, depending on the construction mode: Forma 40 MTC, Misura 50 MTC, Precisa 60 MTC. The preview is free and re-downloading a saved pattern never costs anything.
Can I change the style of Trapeze Dress?
Yes. This model's adjustable style options are listed above: 4 in total. Set them before generating, and regenerate later with different settings if you change your mind.
What files do I get?
Five PDFs in one download: A4 and Letter (US) tiles for home printing, A0 for a copy shop or plotter, and projector layouts in light and dark themes.
How do I print and assemble the pattern at home?
Print at 100% scale, check the test square, trim the page margins and tape the pages together using the match marks. The help section walks you through it step by step.
What if my measurements change?
Update your profile and generate a fresh version instead of altering the old pattern. Every saved version stays in your archive and can be downloaded again for free.