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A straight skirt and a notched collar are the kind of details that you'll find on a classic dress pattern.
The Ruth dress has a relaxed fit at the bust and sleeves, with a low-cut neckline and waist darts. A 1/2” tie and a snap secure the left bodice to the right side seam, and the straight skirt hits below the knee. Sew this dress in your favorite lightweight or medium-weight wovens, such as lawn, linen, double gauze, or rayon.
Ionna is wearing a size 16 Ruth dress taken in 1” at the bust, 1 1/2” added to the waist, and 3” added to the hip. She is 5’10” and her measurements are 43 1/2”, 37 3/4”, and 49”.
Intermediate
Downloadable digital pattern
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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All-purpose polyester sewing thread Sewing machine needle 1 5/8 yards lightweight fusible interfacing 2 size 1 (3/8") snaps
Lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, linen, linen blends, double gauze, rayon, viscose, or silk.
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This month’s bonus variation turns the Ruth dress into a top, with the addition of a peplum and waist ties that attach at the side seam.
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