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Ru (襦) Tutorial

Here are the basics on how to draft a Ru (top) that has parallel collars.

This is my favorite style of top thanks to its versatility and elegance. You can even wear it with with modern clothes as hanyuansu.

Traditionally, this is a women’s Hanfu garment that is pared with a Qu (skirt).

Please read @ziseviolet‘s post about the different types of Hanfu, ru, and the difference between crossed and parallel collars.

First, did you take your measurements? Please see my post on measurements if you are drafting! (x)

Next, let’s look at a technical flat.

The top consists of:

Bodice x2

Sleeve x2

Collar x1

Ties x2

The ties are very easy, they are just long strips of cloth that are folded and sewn wrong sides together to create a band with a finished edge. They don’t require specific pattern.

Another thing to remember when creating hanfu is that there is no shoulder seam. So the front half flows across the shoulder to the back as one piece. You can cut the back on fold if you want, or make them separate pieces that are joined at the back with a seam.

I’ve made the mistake of not having a long enough piece of fabric to cut the front and back as one piece, so I’ve definitely made hanfu with a shoulder seam before. Not the end of the world, but not what you want.

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