This year I’ve been honored to participate in read-throughs and a press screening of a new play celebrating dirndls and German heritage. Last spring a long-time student of mine introduced me to Kristen Caven who was finalizing an original play called The Dirndl Diaspora. It was written to celebrate the long running Oaktoberfest in Oakland, Read More
Recently we had interesting discussions on a Facebook post I did about dirndl beginnings and how they are “back in the news” so to speak. Here’s my post: Did you know the dirndl is a “countrified” and fashionable version of Bavarian folk wear known as Tracht? In the late 19th century city women wanted more Read More
This post was first published on the Historical Sewing blog in September 2018. 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 Read More
This post was first published on the Historical Sewing blog in March 2018. 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 Read More
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