Making a Dirndl Part 4 Adding the lining and finishing the neckline and armholes

In Part 4 of this series, I will give you step-to-step instructions showing you how to sew the bodice to the lining and an easy way to finish off the neckline and the armholes using double fold bias tape.

This is one of many ways to finish your raw edges, but using double fold bias tape is easy once you know how to do it!

See my other videos in this series:

Making a Dirndl Part 1: preparing your fabric, finding a pattern, where to get help
Making a Dirndl Part 2: making the front of the Dirndl bodice(top), with rick-rack in the front bust seam
Making a Dirndl Part 3: making the back of the Dirndl bodice(top), putting rick-rack in the back A-line seams
Making a Dirndl Part 4: Attaching the bodice and the bodice lining, and finishing the neck and armhole with double-fold bias tape for clean edges
Making a Dirndl Part 5: Making a skirt pattern and a pleated skirt with 2 hidden pockets
Making a Dirndl Part 6: fitting the Dirndl bodice(top), and attaching it to the pleated skirt
Making a Dirndl Part 7: Sewing the zipper in the front of the Dirndl
Making a Dirndl Part 8 : adding the rusching(ruffle), metal hooks and a ribbon.
Dirndls on a budget part 3, making a rusching or a ruffle