PDF SEWING PATTERN | CAMBER Dress & T-Shirt | Merchant & Mills | UK 8–18

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: UK 8–18
Language: English only

The CAMBER Dress & T-Shirt by Merchant & Mills is a timeless wardrobe staple featuring a clean tapered A-line silhouette and fitted short sleeves. Included in one pattern are two versatile garments—a comfortable everyday dress and a classic T-shirt—making this an essential project you'll sew again and again.

Designed for lightweight woven fabrics, the Trapeze Dress & T-Shirt is relaxed, flattering and incredibly easy to wear. Whether sewn in linen for summer, TENCEL™ Lyocell for beautiful drape or chambray for casual everyday style, this simple silhouette lets your fabric shine while remaining effortlessly elegant.

All seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.

Looking for extended sizes? The Camber Extended PDF Sewing Pattern is also available for a wider size range. Shop the extended version here.

• Two patterns included: Dress and T-Shirt
• Simple tapered A-line silhouette
• Comfortable fitted short sleeves
• Easy-to-wear everyday design
• Suitable for lightweight woven fabrics
• Advanced beginner sewing project
  
• UK Sizes 8–18

This pattern is designed for lightweight to medium-light woven fabrics, including:

• Linen
• Linen blends
• TENCEL™ Lyocell
  
• 4–8 oz denim
• Cotton chambray
  

Choose linen or TENCEL™ for a beautifully fluid garment, or cotton chambray and lightweight denim for a more structured everyday look.

• Matching sewing thread
• 0.2 m (¼ yd) lining fabric for the inner yoke (optional, or cut in self fabric)

• Size 8: Bust 82 cm (32¼"), Waist 65 cm (25½"), Hips 90 cm (35½")
• Size 10: Bust 86 cm (33¾"), Waist 69 cm (27"), Hips 94 cm (37")
• Size 12: Bust 91 cm (35¾"), Waist 74 cm (29"), Hips 99 cm (39")
• Size 14: Bust 96 cm (37¾"), Waist 79 cm (31"), Hips 104 cm (41")
• Size 16: Bust 101 cm (39¾"), Waist 84 cm (33"), Hips 109 cm (43")
• Size 18: Bust 106 cm (41¾"), Waist 89 cm (35"), Hips 114 cm (45")

• Size 8: Bust 94.5 cm (37¼"), Waist 92.5 cm (36½"), Hips 103.5 cm (40¾"), Top Length 58.5 cm (23"), Dress Length 95.5 cm (37½")
• Size 10: Bust 99.5 cm (39¼"), Waist 97.5 cm (38½"), Hips 108.5 cm (42¾"), Top Length 59 cm (23¼"), Dress Length 96 cm (37¾")
• Size 12: Bust 104.5 cm (41¼"), Waist 102.5 cm (40½"), Hips 113.5 cm (44¾"), Top Length 59.5 cm (23½"), Dress Length 96.5 cm (38")
• Size 14: Bust 109.5 cm (43"), Waist 107.5 cm (42¼"), Hips 118.5 cm (46¾"), Top Length 60 cm (23¾"), Dress Length 97 cm (38¼")
• Size 16: Bust 114.5 cm (45"), Waist 112.5 cm (44¼"), Hips 123.5 cm (48½"), Top Length 60.5 cm (24"), Dress Length 97.5 cm (38½")
• Size 18: Bust 119.5 cm (47"), Waist 117.5 cm (46¼"), Hips 128.5 cm (50½"), Top Length 61 cm (24"), Dress Length 98 cm (38¾")

• 110 cm (43½") wide fabric
  Sizes 8–10: Top 1.4 m (1½ yd), Dress 2.3 m (2½ yd)
  Sizes 12–14: Top 1.9 m (2 yd), Dress 2.7 m (3 yd)
  Sizes 16–18: Top 1.9 m (2 yd), Dress 2.7 m (3 yd)
• 120 cm (47") wide fabric
  Sizes 8–10: Top 1.4 m (1½ yd), Dress 2.3 m (2½ yd)
  Sizes 12–14: Top 1.6 m (1¾ yd), Dress 2.3 m (2½ yd)
  Sizes 16–18: Top 1.6 m (1¾ yd), Dress 2.3 m (2½ yd)
• 140 cm (55") wide fabric
  Sizes 8–10: Top 1.2 m (1½ yd), Dress 1.6 m (1¾ yd)
  Sizes 12–14: Top 1.2 m (1½ yd), Dress 1.6 m (1¾ yd)
  Sizes 16–18: Top 1.2 m (1½ yd), Dress 2.3 m (2½ yd)
• 150 cm (60") wide fabric
  Sizes 8–10: Top 1.2 m (1½ yd), Dress 1.6 m (1¾ yd)
  Sizes 12–14: Top 1.2 m (1½ yd), Dress 1.6 m (1¾ yd)
  Sizes 16–18: Top 1.2 m (1½ yd), Dress 1.6 m (1¾ yd)

• A0 copy shop file – 2 pages
• A4 / US Letter home-printing file – 38 pages
• Illustrated sewing instructions in English
• Instant PDF download
  

The Trapeze Dress & T-Shirt is a wonderfully versatile pattern you'll reach for season after season. Its clean lines, flattering A-line shape and two included garment options make it ideal for building a handmade wardrobe. Quick to sew and endlessly wearable, it looks equally beautiful in crisp linen, soft TENCEL™ or casual chambray.

This pattern is supplied as a digital PDF download in English. No paper pattern will be shipped.