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This week I’m going to attempt something I’ve always wanted to do but never had the courage to start! A Dirndl: A traditional Bavarian dress for festivities like the Oktoberfest!
I ended up making such a versatile pattern that I will put out for you guys once the dress is done.
GET THE PATTERN HERE:
https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/1234856228/pattern-dirndl-dress-ella-thisiskachi
WATCH PART 2 HERE:
https://youtu.be/70DHQKceeCc
00:00 Intro
02:04 Analyzing dresses/design elements
07:24 Pattern making
09:49 Fitting
16:07 Fitting 2
18:18 Fabrics
21:08 Outer bodice
22:25 Piping
26:22 Facing/lining
28:26 Putting Lining and outer bodice together
32:51 Armhole dilemma
38:05 Fitting 3
39:27 Embroidery
43:29 Outro
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If you're new here, I'd recommend the BASICS - SEWING SCHOOL playlist, you will find all the episodes of my classes there:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Raz1QkEUbFk&list=PLrmy5GDRwJG4REt9r82bjdNI1t1D-fPHQ&ab_channel=THISISKACHI
DOWNLOAD MY CUSTOM SIZE CHART HERE (updated version with sleeves & pants)
https://www.thisiskachi.com/custom-size-chart
Leave me feedback on this video in the comments down below, as well as design ideas for variations I will consider for my future videos!
COMMONLY USED MATERIALS
*Pattern ruler: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AbTyqA
*Curved pattern ruler set: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ab3DF4
Draping tape: https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0sqiK9
*Bias binding (bulk): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Af834L
*Bias binding (single): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9GGBOR
*Rigeline boning: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9HiBUF
Bias piping: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/32668040322.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4d6VRgzZ
*Underwire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AZoubH
*Hooks and eyes tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Apf8cn
*Cotton ribbon: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5bE0R
*Cotton lace ribbon: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A0dbZz
*In seam zippers: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APqpvl
*Cotton twill tape for labels: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9x6Y3G
Print on transfer paper for labels: https://www.photopaperdirect.de/products/A4-Light-Inkjet-T-Shirt-Transfer-Paper.html
CIRCLE SKIRT MEASUREMENTS GENERATOR
https://www.omnicalculator.com/everyday-life/circle-skirt
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Huge thanks to Kevyn for helping me edit:
http://www.instagram.com/kevynbastos12
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