Darkhuu has a little bag filled with chalk dust with a string running through it. To make a straight line on the fabric, she simply holds it taught, & then has someone give it a little flick which leaves a line behind.
A del is a garment that literally makes use of nearly every inch (or should I say centimeter?) of fabric. Darkhuu first taught me how to match the pattern, a fashion skill I am in dire need of learning. Then, using chalk & a measuring tape, she drew the general del outline.
The pieces are coming together quite nicely...
Here, Darkhuu is once again matching the pattern for the sleeve cuffs.
Darkhuu's sewing machine has a hand crank on the side & can be used when the power is out (which it often is). I was pleasantly surprised to find that most of the sewing techniques I've been so accustomed to throughout my life are actually the same or very similar in Mongolia.
Wonderful, and what a wonderful teacher she is to take you under her wing and spend time with a kindred spirit.
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