Learn to pleat in a flowing trapeze top class
Recently we were asked to have a look at a beautiful Trapeze Dress pattern for Pattern Fantastique, The Celestial Dress and we loved it. We loved it so much that we've used it as the foundation for a new class at Thread Den!
Everyone wants an easy to wear, flowing and still flattering dress in their wardrobe. With this pattern you can have a variety of tops, tunics, mid length dresses or maxi dresses! All from one very versatile pattern. We've added just a couple of details to also be able to teach some additional skills in class.
There is knife pleating in the front and back. You'll see below in the two made up that we've secured the pleats at the hem line on the shorter style, the longer has them left free.
Our models are both showing off their beautiful baby bumps, but this pattern is such a breeze to wear that it works beautifully without a belly too!
We've contrasted the main fabric on one and if you take a peak, you'll see that Amy cleverly popped the main fabric on the inside of the sleeve also.
The sleeves are a unique design, almost kimono-esk. With a heavier weight cotton they will keep the structure, with a lighter weight they relax.
The neck line is finished with a facing and depending on the weight of fabric, you can do a traditional hem or a rolled hem finish.
Credits:
Photographed at Montsalvat in Eltham by Dan Bamford.
Pattern variations by Amy Skipper.
Modelled by Amy and Mel.
Both made by Amy Skipper.
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