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The Making of an Anglo-Saxon Noblewoman

3. February 20213. February 2021 Maren SofieLeave a comment

My original design idea I love the Middle Ages. I don't quite know when this love affair began, but I know it must have started fairly early, for I used to ski in the garden with only one staff (like the 19th century paintings of medieval skiers I had seen) before I was 10. When… Continue reading The Making of an Anglo-Saxon Noblewoman

Trossfrau in training
Accessories · history lesson · Medieval

Trossfrau in training

30. May 201830. May 2018 Maren Sofie2 Comments

Good news guys! I managed to finish my headlinen and hat in time for Sunday! I wore it all day, and it worked like a charm. I'm so happy with it! Here is my Wulsthaube: The padded "Wulst" inside a linen "Haube"/bonnet/hood: Then I put on my Steuchlein, with white and green embroidery: It's tided… Continue reading Trossfrau in training

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!

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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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