The Dirndl

A Dirndl is a traditional German dress. We have one in our family that my Mother wore when she immigrated to Canada from Germany as a child over 55 years ago. When I was a young girl, I wore this same Dirndl to German School and other cultural celebrations in my community. And this year, when Bridget was learning about family history at school, she wore the same dress. It is truly special to have this Dirndl to pass down through the generations; it is a treasured family heirloom, a link to our past, to the story of our family.

To celebrate Bridget wearing the Dirndl I created this layout:

Jillibean Soup papers and lots of layers:

I am such a sentimental soul when it comes to old clothing that has been worn by generations past. I have other dresses hanging in the closet that my Mom wore as a child (and I have black and white pictures of her wearing them while still in Germany), and that I wore as well. They are threadbare and worn but I will never get rid of them.....

Are you the same way? Do you have any sentimental clothing items hanging in your closet? Any garment links to your family's past? Please share, I would love to hear.