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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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My first #medieval #festival in three years! I had such a good time, and made so much great medieval food ❤️ thank you, @hamarmiddelalderfestival ☀️
I’ve been quiet for so long, for so many reasons, but springtime always makes me want to make #medieval stuff ☀️ this week, I’m trying my hand at a little #opusanglicanum 😳❤️
How pleasing are these #cartridgepleats ?! I just find this so relaxing 😅 dabbling in a bit of #victorian #sewing these days, creating a bit of #variety in my hobby 😊❤️
I’ve made a thing! The @redthreaded gored #1860s #corset - and it’s so pretty and comfy! I got my supplies from @historiskmote 🤩❤️ go check it out! I’m especially on love with the little hook 😍
So, I haven’t been super active on Instagram lately, and that is partly thanks to my new little assistant! This is Melvin, he loves food and cuddles and is cooler than I’ll ever be 😻
Good thing I love #cloaks - Mrs. Bamford surely did! I’ve made another cloak, and another #video 💙 link to my #youtube in my bio!

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