The Rita dress pays tribute to Rita Renoir, a pioneer of striptease in France and an icon of the Crazy Horse Saloon, who notably inspired the name of the group Rita Mitsouko.
 
The Rita dress is an elegant and romantic summer design. It accentuates your bust with a lovely sweetheart neckline and follows your silhouette with its strap cutouts.
 
With a retro inspiration, you have the option to sew it with a frill that flatters the neckline. The waist is emphasised by a seam, and the dress fastens with a button placket.
 
Two dress lengths are available: short (above the knee) or midi. The neckline and button placket are finished with a facing. Its wide straps allow you to wear a bra without it being visible.
 
You can also sew a matching crop top and skirt set thanks to the waistband piece included in the pattern.
 
Level: Intermediate
 
Sizes: 32 to 50
 
Estimated time to make: 4 hours
 
Technical points:
strap cutouts
facing
buttonholes
sewing multiple layers