Anarkali is famed Indian outfit of Indian women. This Model is invented of a long, frock-style top and features a lean fitted bottom. It is an extremely attractive style that is adorned by women located in Northern India, Pakistan and The Middle East. The Anarkali suit varies in several different lengths and embroideries including floor length Anarkali styles. Many women will also choose heavier embroidered Anarkali suits for wedding functions and various other occasions as well as traditional festivals. The Kameez of the Anarkali can be sleeveless or with sleeves range from cap- to wrist-length.
Here I give Circular / Umbrella Anarkali draft & sewing details for u… Now you are going to learn a new dress style. More important is, u don’t want to purchase them. Just go through this tutorial and make your own Anarkali…
Measurement:
Length –
Chest –
Shoulder-
Waist length-
Waist –
Hip –
Armhole-
Sleeve length-
Round arm-
Neck width-
Front & Back Neck depth-
Material Required:
2 ½ Mtrs to 4Mtrs (depends up on your need of flare)
Construction: Front & Back Bodice
(0-1) = Bodice length (waist length)
(0-2) = Armhole depth = ¼ chest – 1”(for Medium figure) or 2”(for heavier figure)
(2-3) = Chest line = ¼ chest + 1” (for Tight fit) or 2” (for loose fit)
(5-6) = Shoulder drop = 1cm
(0-5) & (2-6’) = ½ shoulder
(0-7) = Neck width
(0-8) = Back neck depth
(0-9) = Front neck depth
X is mid point of 6-6’. (x-x’) = 1cm
Shape (6-x-3) back armhole curve.
Shape (6-x’-3) front armhole curve.
Measure 6-x’-3 it should be more than ½ armhole by 3 to 4cms.
(1-4) = ¼ waist + 1” or 2” (same as chest line)
Dart:
Point a is 1/3rd distance of (1-4) from 1.
Point b is 2.5” straight upward line from a.
Mark 1.5cms both sides from point a. join from that mark to b.
Cutting line:
9-7-6-x’-3-11-13-4’-1 (9-1) on fold
8-7-6-x-3-11-13-4’-1 (8-1) on fold
Cut 8-8’ on fold for back neck slit opening (Neck slit opening need only at the circumference of head is lesser than neck circumference)
Construction: Skirt
(0-1), (0-2), (0-3), (0-4) = 1/6 waist.
m is the mid point of (1-2) & n is the mid point of (2-3)
(1-4), (m-o), (2-5), (n-p), (3-6) = Full Length – Bodice Length
(1-x), (3-y) = 2 cms inside.
(1-x), (3-y) = 1/4 hip – 2 cms.
Join (x-y) & (x’-y’)
For Border: Measure along the hem line.
Cutting line:
x’-1-x-m-2-n-y-y’-6-p-5-o-4
Seam Allowance:
¼” on neck line, armhole and back neck slit open
1” on side seams
1½” on hemlines
seam allowance.
neck line with 1/4 gether. pin leeveser than neck circumference)
Sewing Instructions:
- Now you have 2 Pieces of Anarkali (Front and Back bodice) 2 Pieces of Sleeve (Right and Left) (Click HERE for petal sleeve draft & instructions) and 1 circular skirt piece.
- First finish the dart lines both front & back bodice.
- Click HERE to Refer Straight Kameez sewing instruction to finish Neck line, Sleeve attachment and shoulder joining for Anarkali bodice.
- Next we are going to attach the skirt part to the bodice. Click HERE to refer sewing instruction of this skirt part and attaching border on hem line. Avoid the Waist band instruction and side seam joining from the above link (if u are following the instruction of skirt draft, skirt doesn’t have any side seams, there is only darts).
- Note: If you want to finish hemline with out border, fold the hemline ½” inside and fold 1” again. Then sew along the edge of first fold on hemline.
- Then attach the skirt into Bodice part by facing right sides together.
Now your Circular / Umbrella Anarkali is ready…..
Thx for the tutorial Ezhil 🙂 Grt Job pa, skirt part is little bit confusing pa , its a panel umbrella skirt or normal umbrella pattern can u pls clarify it pa.
Thanks
Happy Sewing
Hi..Roney.. Thank u…
That’s normal one dear.. I mentioned cross lines in draft are help to draw a perfect hemline.. Just ignore the dotted lines.
I hope you understand… Happy sewing… 🙂
Hello Keerthi
I am glad to see your sewing classes.i am enjoying it.i will try to sew for my granddaughter.many thanks to you for your efforts
Hai Keerthi,
I am from kottayam l happened to come across ur tutorial on pintrest very usefull one thanxs for the post
I had a slight confusion with the measurements your tutorial cleared my doubts can u pls post a tutorial on puff sleeves I always make mistake
hi mam,
your explanation was superb. but i need drafting and sewing method for circular lehenga and can u tel which material will suite perfectly to sew lehenga?
Hi.. dhara.. there are lots of materials used for lehenga sewing but we have to chose light weight material for circular lehenga and medium and heavy weight material for kali lehenga..
Very informative and useful tips.would like to see all your posts and keep in touch…how do I stay connected to your posts
Thank.. u… Arthy… u can join Style2designer FB Group to connect with our blog.
I have done umbrella anarkali chudi but in the middle looks more cloth but in left and right side it is small and looks very uneven what to do
do u mean the front length and sides are vary? if it is.. make sure about the measurements of skirt portion. (1-4), (2-5) & (3-6) should be same.
hello ma’m
i just want to ask you that how many meters cloth i will be needed to sew 50″ long anarkali suit (with bodice)?
Hi.. material calculation depends upon the flairs u want.. it may take 4.25Mtrs to 7Mtrs
Is it possible for you to show all allowances while drawing by dotted line so it will be easy ……Nisha
Thanks for mention Nisha…. I will try that in my future tutorials..
Hi Mam, Need some help i have 3.5 mtrs net material and lining malai satin of 6 mtrs which anarkali can i do … Cld plz suggest me how much i required for anarkali
Hi.. Harsha.. Material requirement depends upon the measurements. for grown up girls (Length of anarkali approx. 46″) you need 6mtrs of each material. It may vary with individuals.
Is video available ..if it is so ..it will be usefull
Really excellent mam…. got a very clear idea as a beginner…..
Thanks Gayathri.. All of my posts are simple especially for beginners.
Hello Keerthi,
I am a beginner and I found your blog easy for people like me. Thank you so much for that. Could you pls suggest if i will b able to stitch a circular umbrella anarkali with a silk cotton material that i have with heavy border and it is 2 1/2 mts.
V nice sister
Hi,
I am attempting to make a lehenga for my granddaughter who will be wearing it for her six month celebration. I am American and can not find a pattern. Her Aunt gave us the material, but I am nervous about cutting into it. Can you please help me?
Hi,
Really your tutorials are very useful and any one can sew…clearly explained..expecting more tutorials on different types of sleeve construction…hats off for ur well explained teaching..
Excellent keerthi, thanks it has lot of information
I wanted to learn sewing , do u have any suggestion in bangalore.
U explained very well but little confused .Can u explain about 1-x & 3-y for what ? 2cms inside ?
So good,but I still need more explanation