The Trapeze is Merchant and Mills’ signature dress that can be customized to just how you like it with full length or quarter length sleeves or sleeveless. It's a simple design that is perfect for all seasons and can be made in a range of fabrics.
For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.
Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: 8-18 included: Bust: 32.25" - 41.75", Waist: 25.5" - 35"
Recommended Fabrics:
Light to midweight wovens such as linen, soft denim chambray and fine cord. Soft wools and tweeds are also suitable
Fabric Requirements:
Sleeveless Dress:
Size 8, 44" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 10-16, 44" wide = 3 yards
*Size 18, 44" wide not suitable
Size 8, 55" wide = 2.5 yards
Size 10-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sleeveless Dress w/ Back Opening:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-16, 44" wide = 3.75 yards
*Size 18, 44" wide not suitable
Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 3 yards
Short Sleeve Dress:
Sizes 8-16, 44" wide = 3 yards
*Size 18, 44" wide not suitable
Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Short Sleeve Dress w/ Back Opening:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-16, 44" wide = 3.75 yards
Size 18, 44" wide = n/a
Size 8, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 10-12, 55" wide = 3 yards
Size 14-18, 55" wide = 3.5 yards
Long Sleeve Dress:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Size 8, 55" wide = 2.5 yards
Size 10-18, 55" wide = 3 yards
Long Sleeve Dress w/ Back Opening:
Sizes 8-16, 44" wide = 3.75 yards
Size 18, 44" = n/a
Size 8, 55" wide = 3 yards
Sizes 10-12, 55" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 3.5 yards
Fusible Interfacing (36" wide):
Sleeveless/ Short Sleeve/ Long Sleeve Dress = 0.25 yard
Sleeveless/ Short Sleeve/ Long Sleeve Dress w/ Back Opening = 1.5 yards
