Child's pattern for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 years. A charmingly simple interpretation of our Trapeze dress with a huge amount of swish factor.

The Trapezette is simple to make with a single button back neck opening and rouleau loop and fully faced armholes and neck for small people comfort.  

Sizes

3 - 8 years 

Recommended fabric

Light to medium weight wovens such as linen, soft denim chambray and fine cord. Soft wools and tweeds are also suitable for colder climates. You will also need suitable lining for the facings like a muslin (or self fabric if using something lightweight like cotton or linen).

Yardage requirements (without nap) all pattern pieces:

Using 44 inch width fabric  (110 cm)

• 3: 1 1/2 yards (1.35 m)
  
• 4 - 8: N/A

Using 47 inch width fabric (120 cm)

• 3: 1 3/8 yards (1.25 m) 
  
• 4 - 5: 1 2/3 yards (1.5 m)
• 6 - 8: 2 yards (1.9 m)
  

Using 55 inch width fabric (140 cm)

• 3: 1 1/6 yards (1.05 m)
  
• 4 - 5: 1 1/2 yards (1.35 m)
• 6 - 8: 1 3/4 yards (1.55 m)
  

Using 60 inch width fabric (150 cm)

• 3: 1 1/8 yards (1 m)
• 4 - 5: 1 1/4 yards (1.15 m)
  
• 6 - 8: 1 1/2 yards (1.3 m)
  

For thicker fabrics, cut the two facing pieces in a lining fabric

Using 47 inch width fabric (facing in lining) (120 cm)

• 3: 1 1/4 yards (1.15 m)
  
• 4 - 5: 1 3/8 yards (1.25 m)
  
• 6 - 8: 1 5/8 yards (1.45 m)
  

Using 55 inch width fabric (facing in lining) (140 cm)

• 3: 1 yard (.9 m)
  
• 4 - 5: 1 1/4 yards (1.15 m)
• 6 - 8: 1 1/2 yards (1.3 m)
  

Using 60 inch width fabric (facing in lining) (150 cm)

• 3 - 5: 1 yard (.85 - .95 m)
• 6 - 8: 1 1/4 yards (1.1 m)

Lining Fabric - for facing all widths

• 3: 1/3 yard (.3 m)
• 4 - 5: 1/2 yard (.4 m)
• 6 - 8: 1/2 yard (.5 m)

Buttons
Pick one special small button for the rouleau loop.

Skill level: Beginner