Trapeze Dress : Virtual Workshop : Starts Wednesday November 26, 6-8pm for 4 weeks
Merchant & Mills Trapeze Dress : Virtual Workshop
Starts Tuesday March 4 · 6 – 8pm ET · 4 weeks
$200 · Only $175 for Studio members [Learn more about membership →]
Studio Membership Perks
Studio members get $25 off every workshop, plus free access to our Mini Makes series, early access to preorders + sales, and a supportive online community to sew and share with.
The Merchant & Mills Trapeze Dress is an effortlessly stylish A-line pullover, available as a dress or top, with options for short or bracelet-length sleeves. With the Hack Bundle, you can explore variations like a button-back opening, different neckline shapes, or added pockets - turning one pattern into endless looks.
In this 4-week live Zoom workshop, we’ll start with the classic Trapeze before exploring hack bundle options. You’ll learn clean construction methods and discover how small changes can transform your garment.
What You’ll Learn
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How to read and work from a garment pattern
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Constructing and finishing a faced neckline
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Setting in sleeves smoothly
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Hemming curves for a polished result
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Exploring hack bundle options for design variety
What You’ll Get
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8 hours of live instruction over 4 weeks
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Final session dedicated to reviewing hack bundle variations
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Multi-camera demos (top-down, machine view, table view) so you won’t miss a detail
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Replay access to every session
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A dedicated online workshop space for posting progress, troubleshooting, and connecting with fellow students
Please Note
Fit will be discussed, but due to the nature of Zoom workshops, fitting instruction is limited. You’ll receive guidance on making simple adjustments, but complex fitting is beyond the scope of this class.
Pattern Requirement
Students will need to own or purchase a copy of the Merchant & Mills Trapeze Dress pattern. It’s available from the workroom as:
- Trapeze Pattern Additions PDF (if you'd like to try one of the seven the additions)
Build your sewing skills from the ground up.
Our Sewing Machine Essentials and Serger Essentials Clubs are the perfect starting point for any sewist. These friendly, supportive spaces give you the skills and confidence to use your machines with ease and they’re just the beginning. As part of our growing series of virtual workshops, you’ll have more ways than ever to learn, connect, and make something wonderful.
