STtDC - Project 1, the Dirndl

Heya all,

As part of my foray into the Sewing Through the Decade Challenge, my first project was the pleated waist dirndl skirt with a border print (i'm looking at the mid-late 50s).

Here's the design:


Here is mine (no petticoats), with added pocket. Pocket = love.


And a version in plaid taffeta


These skirts are amazingly easy to sew, and I love swishing around in them so much! Really recommend making one if you've been thinking about it. Onto the next project challenge... the blouse!

xx Bex xx