Hello Fabrics!!! In continuing my current obsession of dirndls, I wanted to cover fabrics one can use to make these wonderful ensembles for daily wear or special occasions. Before jumping into your fabric stash be sure to review my post on general elements of dirndl and Trachten wear, then also my post on dirndl patterns Read More...
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For the Love of Dirndls – Pattern Options
In the last few weeks I’ve been overloading on dirndl research… You may have noticed this from my last post and from a recent Facebook Live video where I shared packages of official dirndl fabric from an online site based in Germany and two dirndl pattern magazines I ordered from Stoffcorner in Austria. (FYI: that FB live Read More...
For the Love of Dirndls – A New Obsession
The classic folkwear dress of southern Germany and Austria is not a new one to me. The Trachten and Lederhosen are lovely ensembles with a patriotic (and varied) heritage. Yet recently I’m finding the women’s dirndl – the fashion Tracht – popping up more in my path. Maybe it’s just me wanting to find “my Read More...
Where in the World is Jennifer?
You might have wondered where I’ve been…. Noticeably absent on social media and here on the blog (but for a couple of posts) in the last year. Well, I’m still around! And yes, continuing to help students in my online classes, answering emails, responding to blog comments, and even producing a new podcast episode. Last Read More...
More Dirndl Goodness
So many of you have followed me throughout the years – thank you! – and noticed when I started talking about Bavarian (Germany) and Austrian dirndls. It was just over two years ago. You can watch a Facebook Live I did in February 2018 when my excitement blossomed. It’s so thrilling to have discovered in Read More...
Costume College 2019
Another great weekend event! So fun to spend time with old friends, and meet SO many new people – even if you’ve been following me for years – yay! After all the online drama that occurred this past year regarding Costume College (specifically at the beginning of the calendar year) I was doubting my attendance. Read More...
Removing the Tarnish on a Silverplate Buckle
Last month I snagged the opportunity to purchase a silverplate buckle off a friend in a Facebook de-stash group. Now, you may know I’ve been obsessed with dirndls since early 2018. And in my current research I keep seeing aprons closed (either in front or back) with a silver buckle. The ties are still there, Read More...
Costume College 2018
Another annual event is on the books… and it was WONDERFUL!! Honestly, it felt really good to be back after a three year hiatus. That’s an enormous canyon of time when you’ve been attending an event since 2000 and it’s now 2018. You may remember I had a baby in 2016 just a month before Read More...