Making a Dirndl Part 5, the skirt with pockets

In this video I will take you step-by-step through the process of making your own pattern for a pleated skirt with nice big pockets hidden in the pleats. These pockets are so simple to make that you'll want to add some to every dirndl you make.

A pleated skirt is also a snap to make and lays down flat with out adding bulk to your waist.


If you would like to get my printed pleated skirt layout that I used in this video, here is the download link to it:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eazi5pkrce...

You can use the printed measurements to make a skirt pattern that will fit up to a 38" waist. I use the same pattern over and over for different sizes of dresses, just changing the length I cut the fabric, and ending the pleats to fit the bodice. (If you are planning on making a dirndl with a bigger waist, I recommend buying wider fabric or adding an additional panel of fabric. You can also make deeper pleats if you like your skirt really full. Happy sewing!


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 ribbon
Dirndls on a budget part 3, making a rusching or a ruffle

The music in this video is "Schwarzbraun ist die Haselnuss" by Zmusikmakers. You can buy their music at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zmusikmakers