Ruut is a relaxed, oversized sewing pattern with two variations: a straight-cut shirt and a shirt dress. Both variations feature large pointed collars and a button-front closure. The shirt has a curved hem, patch pockets and long cuffed sleeves with deep buttoned vents. The dress has short sleeves, side pockets and deep vents at the hem, secured with buttons.
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Shirt
Non-stretch fabric, see the chart
Fusible interfacing, 50 cm (2/4 yd)
Small or medium 12–18 mm (1/2–3/4”) buttons, 12 pcs
Shirt dress
Non-stretch fabric, see the chart
Fusible interfacing, 160 cm (1 ¾ yd)
Small or medium 12–18 mm (1/2–3/4”) buttons, 14 pcs
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS
For either variation, choose a light, non-stretch shirting fabric, such as voile, poplin, or a light linen shirting.
