Dress/blouse Birk

Description:

This sewing pattern is the perfect beginner’s project. With this sewing pattern you get the pattern pieces to make an easy blouse and a romantic dress. If this is your first dress making project it is recommended to start by making the blouse and then the dress afterwards.

The blouse is very simple and easy to sew. It consists of only 2 pattern pieces; a front and back piece. There are bust darts on the front piece along the boat neck which adds shape to the blouse. Both the neckline and armholes are finished with bias binding.

The dress is also beginner friendly. The dress has a drop shoulder, voluminous sleeve with a ruffle, a big skirt and a drawstring at the waist.

NEW: try hacking the dress Birk sewing pattern to get the black dress pictured. Read the full guide here: https://beklaedt.com/blogs/news/easy-dressbirk-hack

Recommended fabric:

Tightly woven light- to medium weight with no or only little amount of stretch. The fabric should have a soft drape. The fabric can be made of natural fibers (cotton, linen, viscose, silk etc.) or synthetic fibers (polyester, nylon etc.) or a mix. Lightweight cotton like seersucker, poplin, gingham or double gauze is ideal for this style.

Unsuitable fabric:

Very stiff or heavy fabric and all knitted fabric types.

Degree of difficulty:

1-2 / 5

Estimated time required:

2 - 6 hours

Classification of degrees of difficulty:

1: Beginner friendly: No zips, buttons, fusible materials or difficult techniques
2: Manageable: Introduction to new techniques everybody can learn
3: Moderate: pre-existing knowledge of sewing is recommended. Focus on finishes
4: Difficult: Confidence with sewing is essential
5: Advanced: Focus on techniques, precision work and details

Video guide (dress):

Video guide (blouse): 

To get the printed paper pattern, choose - Format: "printed paper pattern" - size "All 36 - 60"