Dirndle Skirt

Outcome & Instructions: Drafting the Dirndl
This dirndl skirt will be 70 inches in the waist and the hem. The front and the back are both 35 inches.-
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- Draw a rectangle where the width is the value of the waist/hem – in this image 35 inches (89 cm).
- The height of the rectangle is the length of the skirt – in this image 21 inches (53.25 cm).
- The seam for the closure can be in the side seam, CF or CB. In this case it is in the CB, so the back pattern piece is cut down the CB line.
- Notch CF waist and draw the grainline.
- Place at least one notch on the side seams; if you skirt is very long you may want two notches.
- Seam Allowance needs to be added.
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2 Responses
Hello,
Thank you for easy explanation of pattern drafting. I have a question here, can this gathered skirt can be attached to a bodice rather than the waist band? Do we need any modification if attaching it to a bodice?
best wishes
yasmeen
Hello Yasmeen,
Yes, you can attach the skirt to a bodice, no modifications needed. You could have the bodice to the waist or higher than the waist; i.e. attach the Dirndle skirt to a bodice cut to just under the bust.