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Making History Modern. Dirndls, dark chocolate, 1870s bustle dresses, Hope in the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11
So in light of the pivot in my sewing, AND with my newest online class, a full Dirndl Sewing Workshop (coming May 2020), I’ve set up an entirely new website. (Basically it’s keeping this blog site more focused on historical teaching and projects, and for those who want to join me in this journey of dirndl sewing and wearing you’ll have a dedicated place for all the things there.) For those who want MORE on dirndls, their history, construction, inspiration, sewing tips, and all other good things associated (including a new pattern line – whoot!), you can find me at DirndlSewing.com – A few blog posts are already up as well as is a new free guide to fabric shopping for your dirndls when you join the newsletter list.
The poly satin (green & black stripe) printed up the best in color. Then a new idea developed: make a Haunted Mansion themed dirndl using the classic cast member black and green stripe. The cotton fabric IS soft, however, and I’d trust it would wash up nicely without loss of color as the black/green stripe did. Modern quilting cottons from other fabric stores are a slightly better quality for the price (even at $10-12/yard for basic cotton), in my opinion.
We can also ponder what we’d still like to learn and remember those crafts that have truly meant the world to us. In today’s episode, Jennifer sits down with her mother, Liz, to chat about the crafts, sewing projects, and most loved tools Reminisce with us about flour sacks, needlepoint projects, and what, truly, is the reason we create and share. The Colorful History of a Frugal Fabric by Linzee Kull McCray –Redthreaded corset patterns and kits –
Today I want to give you some inspiration and a kick in the pants to pursue that craft or hobby that continually calls to you but that you keep pushing away. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes to keep updated on new releases and have first access to new episodes as they are released. Find the podcast on other platforms by visiting the Podcast page for links. Contact us by email at sewing@historicalsewing.com or on our Contact Page.