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Rue Dress

Rue's vintage-inspired bodice has flattering, curved style lines that start at the side seams and meet at center front. The bust tucks can be easily adjusted to fit your shape.

Version 1 features short sleeves and a pleated skirt.

Version 2 has 3/4-length sleeves and a straight skirt.

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Any medium weight woven fabrics, such as seersucker, linen, quilting cotton, wool suiting, flannel, chambray, or double gauze.

    Lightweight polyester, cotton, acetate, silk, and rayon lining fabrics.

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    All-purpose polyester thread, one 22" invisible zipper, one 80/10 machine sewing needle, one hand sewing needle, one hook & eye. Optional: 1 1/2 yards piping.

    Refer to size chart for amount of fabric needed for your size.

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  • Sizing & Fit

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

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  • Details

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