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Instead, they were buttoned straight down the front of the bodice, and often down the skirt, too

Remember, the long sleeves work because the top is thin and breathable

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Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 9 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 23 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 10 sts, TURN [83 dc, 4x ch1 sps]

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