Cut and stick with tape the pattern
You can steam the vast majority of your clothing and be pretty happy with the results. Plus steaming is, in many cases, better for delicate, soft textiles: Ironing is way more aggressive to your clothes than steaming is, says Pozniak, because youre drilling it with pressure and heat, whereas steam relaxes fibers more gently
Stack chunky bangles at the wrist, as seen on the model, to lean into that sun-soaked, boho-inspired aesthetic
Also, keep your eye on the silhouette and pick a straight fit, not too tight or too baggy
Here is an Upper Saxon costume from around Dresden
(I needed to make another for the video tutorial, its linked at the end of the post.) I changed up the color scheme to cooler-toned colors, and we love it so much too