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| Ruby Top in Verde Cube Blue silk crepe de chine (available Chatswood and Surry Hills) |
Hello readers! Meet our newest pattern - the Ruby Top/Dress. This simple
sleeveless design features a high neckline, cutaway armholes and
keyhole back opening. The style is slightly flared at the hemline and
makes a perfect floaty garment for the warmer months or an easy piece to layer under jackets and cardigans.
Much like our Libby A-Line Skirt Pattern,
we were receiving so many requests to produce a simple top pattern that
we decided to heed the call. And once we designed the top we knew
instantly that it would translate into a dress so you get two patterns
for the price of one!
The Ruby Top (pictured above) can be worn loose or tucked in. Also important to note is that the dress length (pictured below) is a shorter style and is designed to sit above the knee. If you prefer it longer it can be easily lengthened at the hemline so be sure to check final measurements on the pattern before you cut out your fabric.
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| Ruby Dress in Beige Dotted Night (lengthened by 4cm) |
All the images here show Ruby made up in silk crepe de chines but other suitable fabrics include light to medium weight linens or linen blends, light cottons, silk satins and rayons or viscose.
The Ruby Top/Dress Pattern is now available in all stores in hardcopy format or you can download your PDF print/-at-home/print copy shop versions here! And if Ruby's your style, we hope you enjoy sewing her up!
Wow, you have read my mind! I just draft a maxi in the same exact style. However since there is now a tried and tested pattern I can cut straight into my expensive fabric. Thank you ladies so much. Zaneta
ReplyDeleteThis is a great top/dress! While its a little on the scant side for winter, it will be great for spring and summer!
ReplyDeleteI have OD'd on Ruby Tops having made 7. Gorgeous pattern. Here's a tip that works for me for the back opening facing giving a much smoother finish. Instead of tapering to a complete point I stop just to one side of the point, turn at right angles, make 1 small stitch and then turn again to finish the stitching at the neck. Easier to slit to this point and turn. Perfect everytime. Jeni
ReplyDeleteI will try that on my next one Jeni. Thanks for the tip. I love this top too.
DeleteDo you have this in larger sizes?
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is available in (Australian) sizes XXS to XL. If you click on the pattern link above it will take you to the shop page where you'll find a measurement guide for all sizes
DeleteDo you have a layout for cutting the pattern pieces?
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