Folkwear 123 Austrian Dirndl

Buy the 123 Austrian Dirndl sewing pattern from Folkwear. The Dirndl dates back to the Renaissance and is one of few regional costumes still worn extensively in Austria, southern Germany, and Switzerland. It is also a favourite at Renaissance Faires and Oktoberfests. The complete dirndl consists of a close fitting sleeveless bodice with attached full skirt, over an abbreviated blouse, finished with a contrasting apron.

The View A dress is cut just above the bustline and buttons in front to the waist. It's blouse is lightly gathered into a jewel neckline with a self-tie.

View B's bodice is cut wider and deeper - below the fullest part of the bust - and fitted with bones and small gussets. The front opening fastens with hooks and eyes. Its blouse gathers in front into a square neckline. Both blouses have gathered sleeves with an encased elastic band forming a ruffle at the elbow.

Variations include knee length or low-calf length, dirndl bodice with high or low-neck, high or low-neck blouse, and an apron. This pattern features many options for detailing, ruffling, ruching, and shaping. Information is also included about authentic detailing, custom fitting, and adapting the garment for Renaissance costumes.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Note if ordering copy shop printing: You will receive two copies of pattern pieces F and I (as they are included in the copy shop files for both views of the dress).

Suggested fabrics:

Dress: Medium weight cotton, rayon, silk, wool challis, and blends.

Contrasting bodice: Medium to heavy weight cotton, wool, velvet, or corduroy.

Blouse and apron: Light to medium weight cotton, silk, rayon, or blends. The apron is also nice in taffeta.

Fabric requirements: Requirements given are for fabrics with or without nap, pile, or one-way design. Dress requirements are for short dress.

Dress (View A): 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 5/8 - 3 7/8 yd (3.3 - 3.5 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 2 5/8 yd (2.3 - 2.4 m).

Dress (View B): 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/8 - 3 5/8 yd (2.9 - 3.1 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 yd (2.1 m).

Dress bodice only (View A): 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/8 - 1 1/2 yd (1 - 1.4 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 7/8 - 1 yd (0.8 - 0.9 m).

Dress bodice only (View B): 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 5/8 yd (0.6 m).

Skirt only: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 1/6 yd (2.3 - 2.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 3/8 - 2 1/8 yd (1.3 - 1.9 m).

Blouse: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2 - 2 1/8 yd (1.4 - 1.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1 5/8 yd (0.9 - 1.5 m).

Apron: 45" (115 cm) and 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m).

Sizing: XS - 3XL (approx. UK 4/6 - 28/30). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: All Views: Thread; heavy buttonhole twist thread for optional shirring // Dress View A: Five 1/2" (13 mm) buttons; two snaps; 1 7/8 yd (1.72 m) soutache or other 1/4"-1/2" (6-13 mm) braid trim for neck edge (optional) // Dress View B: Eight sturdy hooks and eyes; two snaps; 1/2 yd (45.8 cm) of 1/4" (6 mm) boning; 3 yd (2.75 m) of 1/2" (13 mm) wide single-fold bias tape // Blouse Views A and B: 25" (63.5 cm) of 1/4" (6 mm) elastic for sleeves; 2 yd (1.83 m) of twill tape for drawstring; 3 yd (2.75 m) of 1/2" (13 mm) wide single-fold bias tape for neck binding and sleeve casing.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (78 pages); 36″ wide copy shop file; A0 copy shop file.

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