Sunday, December 8, 2013

Method of stitching davani for Bharathanatyam costume


Davani of the Bhatrathanatyam dress has got two parts, front portion and back portion, which are stitched together. Stitching line sits on the shoulder line.  Front portion is pleated but back portion will be plain. strings or cloth patties are attached to the front and back portion to tie around the waist.

Measurements

width
Front length
Back length
Shoulder line width

Method of taking measurements










Method of sewing front portion
Method of sewing back portion


Finished Davani

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

please post ur new works.we are waiting eagerly

वस्ते said...

hii mam i am soooo thankfull for this bharatnatyaam tutorial i was surching for last so many days finally i found it on ur blog but 1 quary that how to stitch removable big fan of dress this will help me a lott thank you once again