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Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern and nothing will be mailed to you.

Ruby is a knit bodycon style pattern, perfect for layering with cardigans, fordate night, or everyday wear.

Women’s Ruby Features:

• •Made for knit fabrics.
• •Bodycon style- fitted through the chest, waist, and hips.
• •Choose a plain front or faux button placket front.
• •The back has a seam down the center for a beautiful fit.
• •The neckline and straps are made with knit binding.
• •2 neckline options: scoop neck or slight v neck.
• •5 hemline options: top, mini, dress, midi, and maxi.
• •Midi and maxi have an optional front slit for easy walking and a sexy accent.

Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements):

• •Fits upper bust sizes 31″-53″ or 78.7-134.6 cm
• •Fits full bust sizes 30″-60″ or 76.2-153.4 cm
• •Fits natural waist sizes: 23″-57″ or 58.4-134.6 cm
• •Fits full hip sizes: 34″-64″ or 86.3 – 162.5 cm

Skill level:

• •Confident beginner

Suggested Fabrics:

• •Fabric content will affect the drape and fit.
• •Drafted for lightweight knits with at least 40% horizontal stretch and some recovery.
  • •Brushed polyester, brushed ribbed knit, brushed waffle knit, some ribbed knits, etc. all work well.
    • •Cotton lycra is not recommended for this pattern.
  • •Fabrics with less recovery, such as rayon spandex, may “grow” with wear and fit longer than intended and are not recommended for the binding pieces.

Notions:

• •Faux button placket option: button spacing tool (optional but extremely helpful).
• •Optional: 1/2″ wash away hem tape, knit twin needle, 3/8″ clear elastic.
• •Basics: thread, pins or clips, scissors, ruler, hem gauge, and marking tool. Ballpoint, stretch, or jersey needle.

4 PDF sizes included (all files include layers):

• •Print at home, trimless format in sizes:
  • •US (8.5″ x 11″) The tutorial is 33 pages and pattern pieces are on 31 pages. 64 pages total.
  • •A4 (8.25″ x 11.75″) The tutorial is 33 pages and pattern pieces are on 31 pages. 64 pages total.
• •A0/Copy shop (33.1″ x 46.8″) There are 2 A0 pages.
• •Projector File with 2″ and 4cm measuring squares.

Made to match:

• •Youth Ruby

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