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Month: July 2015

That’s (t)hat!
18th Century · Accessories

That’s (t)hat!

3. July 20154. May 2018 Maren Sofie3 Comments

So, when there is only a couple of hours until you've got to be ready packed and in your car, heading for a caribbean island alá 1792... What do you do? You make a hat. Obviously. Time for a history lesson/tutorial! Broad-brimmed, low hats were really, really popular during the last part of the 18th… Continue reading That’s (t)hat!

1792 – Here I come!
18th Century · Getting dressed

1792 – Here I come!

1. July 20154. May 2018 Maren SofieLeave a comment

So, I had a little photo shoot with my darling (patient and luckily quite childish) mother, and here are the results! I also did my hair and makeup to the best of my abilities... 18th century cosmetics consisted mainly of two different products: Blanc (white powder, often made up with lead or mercury, and hence… Continue reading 1792 – Here I come!

The test…
18th Century · Progress

The test…

1. July 20154. May 2018 Maren SofieLeave a comment

So, once upon a time, I gave myself a challenge - to make a dress out of stripey fabric, and make the stripes match. I've heard that's difficult. Apparently, rumours were true. However, I'm pretty pleased with the result! I'll try to recap how I went about making the bodice for my 18th century gown.… Continue reading The test…

One dress – many wearers
18th Century · Experimenting

One dress – many wearers

1. July 20154. May 2018 Maren SofieLeave a comment

I really wanted to experiment with sewing garments that more than one person can use. I have a lot of costumes, I like to lend them out, but that's easier if more people can use them than people who look exactly like me. This was the first result: Hooks, eyes and lacing! The front is… Continue reading One dress – many wearers

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This combination of black and red, wool and silk and braid, makes me so happy! ❤️🖤
And we have a collar! Or at least the foundations of one… 😎
Some more #vintage #tailoring and #padstitching for you! I’m no expert, but I’m getting better! 🤩
The guts of a coat! Or perhaps the skeleton? I’m having so much fun with these #vintage #tailoring techniques! #padstitching is #magic 🤩
Raising a glass to the fact that it’s Friday!
We’re having such lovely cold winter weather here, I’m seriously considering moving into all my medieval wools permanently 😂❄️❤️

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