A dirndl is a type of traditional dress worn in Germany and especially Bavaria, Austria and South Tyrol. It is based on the traditional clothing of Alp peasants. Nowadays, the Dirndl is often seen at traditional festivals, the most famous being Oktoberfest.
With this pattern you can create a button front or lace-up front dirndl. Both options have a mock front and the dress closes with Velcro in the back.
The blouse is a crop top that is closed with snaps in the back and is worn underneath the dirndl. The apron completes the traditional dress.

Doll Size: 18" dolls such as American Girl® and South African Girl Doll

Materials:
• Dress and Apron - Medium weight woven fabrics - Cotton, quilter’s cotton.
• Blouse – Traditionally white in color - Light weight woven fabric – Light linen or cotton.

You Will Need:
-Buttons - 1/4" – x4
-Ribbon – 1/8” Wide – 11.5”
-Fabric – Insert – Remnant 2.5 x 3”
-Fabric - Dress – 7.5 x 43”
-Fabric – Blouse – 14 x 18”
-Fabric – Lining – 5.5 x 16”
-Fabric – Apron – 8 x 21” or Fat Quarter
-Elastic - (1/4" Wide – 8”)(1/8” Wide – 18”)
-Optional: 1/4" – 1/2" Wide lace and ribbons to add as embellishment

Pattern Play:
Sew a Gingerbread Dress using this pattern - CLICK HERE