Young woman wearing green Dirndl (View B dress with View A Blouse). She is standing in front of a wood door holding skirt in both hands by her side.
123 Austrian Dirndl
123 Austrian Dirndl
Young woman wearing green Dirndel (View B dress with View A Blouse). She is standing in front of a wood door. Model is looking over her right shoulder with her hands by her sides.
Close up photo of the bodice and waist gatherings of View B Dirndl. Model is wearing View A blouse with tie closure at neckline.
Two young women wearing 123 Austrian Dirndl. Model on left is wearing view B. Model on right is in View A
Woman walking on stone path wearing Dirndl View A. Dress is light blue.
123 Austrian Dirndl PDF Sewing Pattern
Young woman wearing green Dirndl (View B dress with View A Blouse). She is standing in front of a wood door holding skirt in both hands by her side.
123 Austrian Dirndl
123 Austrian Dirndl
Young woman wearing green Dirndel (View B dress with View A Blouse). She is standing in front of a wood door. Model is looking over her right shoulder with her hands by her sides.
Close up photo of the bodice and waist gatherings of View B Dirndl. Model is wearing View A blouse with tie closure at neckline.
Two young women wearing 123 Austrian Dirndl. Model on left is wearing view B. Model on right is in View A
Woman walking on stone path wearing Dirndl View A. Dress is light blue.
123 Austrian Dirndl PDF Sewing Pattern

123 Austrian Dirndl PDF Sewing Pattern

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The Dirndl dates back to the Renaissance and is one of the few regional costumes still worn extensively in Austria, southern Germany, and Switzerland. Additionally, a favorite at Renaissance Faires and Oktoberfests, this three-piece outfit enhances the maiden in you.

The complete dirndl consists of a close fitting sleeveless bodice with attached full skirt, over an abbreviated blouse, finished with a contrasting apron.  

With View A, the dress is cut just above the bustline and buttons in front to the waist.  Its 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 includes many options for detailing, ruffling, ruching, and shaping. Information is also included about authentic detailing, custom fitting, and adapting garment for Renaissance costumes.

Sizes: Misses XS-3XL
See the images for the size and yardage chart.

Finished back lengths (from nape of neck in Size LG):

Dress 
Short: 37.75" (96 cm)
Long: 46.75" (118.7 cm)
Blouse: 11.75" (29.8 cm)
Apron (waist to hem):
Short: 22.75" (57.8 cm)
Long: 31.75" (80.6 cm)

Finished widths at bottom edge:

Dress: 87" (2.21 m)
Blouse: 53" (134.6 cm)
Apron: 31" (78.5 cm)

Fabric Recommendations

For the Dirndl, choose medium to heavyweight cotton, silk, wool, velvet, or corduroy. For the Blouse and Apron, choose light to medium-weight cotton, silk, rayon, or blends. The Apron is also nice in taffeta.

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- Instructions
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