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Trossfrau in training
Accessories · history lesson · Medieval

Trossfrau in training

30. May 201830. May 2018 Maren Sofie1 Comment

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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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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