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About hold-in and push-up!
18th Century · history lesson · Tutorial · Underwear

About hold-in and push-up!

25. March 20154. May 2018 Maren Sofie3 Comments

It took hundreds of hours and millions of stitches, but these are my hand sewn 18th century stays! And here is how they were made: I used this pattern, and did the 1780s model, as it had the supportive "flaps" over the hips to help carry the weight of petticoats and dresses. First, I made… Continue reading About hold-in and push-up!

Stocking up!
18th Century · Accessories · Underwear

Stocking up!

2. March 20154. May 2018 Maren Sofie4 Comments

I've made stockings! It was so much fun, I made two pairs! I would probably have made three, if I hadn't spent a lot of fabric and time finding out how to make them fit me. I used the pattern and tutorial here (that blog is awesome by the way! I love it!), and the… Continue reading Stocking up!

Gore galore!
18th Century · Tutorial · Underwear

Gore galore!

19. February 20154. May 2018 Maren Sofie3 Comments

Chemise number two! Done exactly the same way as the first one, only without sleeves, and it works really well. Need ironing, other than that it's done! Here follows a small tutorial on how to do side-gores on skirts and dresses. This is by no means the only way to do this, but it's my… Continue reading Gore galore!

Good chemise-try!
18th Century · Tutorial · Underwear

Good chemise-try!

13. February 20154. May 2018 Maren Sofie4 Comments

Here we go again... Once more, I am putting pictures of myself in my underwear online. This blog should come with some kind of warning... This is a chemise or underdress. It's made much the same way I make most of my medieval tunics, using rectangles, squares and triangles, making the most of the fabric… Continue reading Good chemise-try!

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Repost and non-costume content! When I’m not wearing historical outfits, I mostly wear black, and usually supplied by these lovely and amazing people! They own and run @hevnoslo , and have done for the last seven years. Check out their Instagram and web shop for all the pretty pretty avant garde Nordic noir beauty! Take care of the small, independent businesses you love today, and they’ll still be there tomorrow 🖤
Time for day two of @pinsent_tailoring ‘s #modernlessmarch , and topic of the day is “How are you?” 😁 I’m... okay. On the one hand I’m really tired, worried and sad. We’re entering our third lockdown in Oslo since Christmas, and it’s really getting to me. I just want to meet my friends and family without being afraid of catching something or making someone ill. On the other hand, I’m lucky. I’m studying something important that interests me, I live with the man of my dreams, I haven’t lost anyone, I have great friends that I keep in touch with online, and amazing hobbies that keep me sane. And the sun is out! ☀️☀️ so I guess... I’m okay!
I had no energy for #georgianjanuary and completely missed out on #victorianfebruary , but I’m intending to take part in #modernlessmarch , hosted by @pinsent_tailoring ! Today’s theme is “who are you?” and I’m not sure I’ll ever be sure how to answer that question. My name is Maren Sofie Løfsgård, I live in Norway, I’m a historian, a teacher and a lover of old-fashion fashion. I love my boyfriend and cats, I love nature, animals, theatre, film and, of course, sewing. I’m a feminist, I believe that Black Lives Matter, that love is love, and that this world is a team effort. Does that explain who I am? I don’t know. Maybe it’s a decent start?
I got tied off freezing my arms half off whenever I’ve been out in my Georgian outfits, so I’ve made myself a pair of 18th century mittens! ❄️💚 Head over to my YouTube or my blog to see how (link in bio) 😁
I love all seasons, but I don’t much care for the days in between when the world is trying to make up its mind as to whether it’s winter or spring... so I’m comforting myself by planning a couple of fun little projects for the week ahead 😊
My #valentine @beached_thing is usually found behind the camera, but sometimes, he gets dressed up with me 😍 and I want to celebrate him today! How lucky am I, to have his love?! ❤️

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