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Sew with all the colours of the wind
20th century · Progress · Underwear

Sew with all the colours of the wind

1. June 20181. June 2018 Maren SofieLeave a comment

So, I love sewing. It has been part of my life, on and off, since I was 10-ish, and more and more in the latter years. And yet, sometimes, I don't feel like sewing or creating anything for the longest time. I have been in one of these ruts this winter, in a real desert… Continue reading Sew with all the colours of the wind

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After all these years, after all these stitches, after all the garments and seams that have passed through my hands and my machine. The day has come. The day I have waited for, dreaded, feared, is here. A threshold is crossed. A new age is dawning. ... i machine stitched through the top of my finger. #clutz #notproud #thestaysbehindmearenicetho #humblebrag
#hand sewing + #meeting = ❤️! #bunad #serk #shift #18thcentury #linen
I had such a great time at #oslooperaball this Saturday! Thank you @syendehimmel for being the best ball date ❤️
Getting ready for #oslooperaball with @syendehimmel ❤️
I haven’t really done @dames_a_la_mode ‘s #georgianjanuary challenge, but day 16 of the challenge is #pink 💞💞💞 and seeing as my life has been very dominated by Georgian pink lately, I thought I’d show you all my #sackbackgown that is now nearly ready for #oslooperaball 🤩
6 hours of pleating and 5 meters of trim... but we’re getting there! Good thing too, the ball is this Saturday... #oslooperaball2019 #operaball #18thcenturyfashion #pleatsplease

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