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A book on Victorian masquerade costumes
While wandering around on the Net I found this absolutely delightful little book Fancy dresses described; or, what to wear at fancy ballsby Ardern Holt from 1896. The book contain useful tips as well...
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Men in masks
Comparing to my past masquerade posts, this post have few pictures. Partly, I think, because I don't look at pictures of 18th century men as much as I look at those with women. But also, I am sure,...
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Soon to come- the 18th century erotic calendar
Dinner for two by Nicolas Lafrensen the YoungerI mentioned that Gustafs Skål is working on a calendar for 2013 and it is beginning to take shape. We still need to set the price- we want it to cover the...
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Planning a Victorian circus outfit
Fräulein Frauke Presents is less than a month away and I have at least decided on my costume and bought the fabric. Now I just have to sew it together. I have decided to go as a line dancer, happily...
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Sewing organization
The Hard-working Motherby Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin, 1740 I’m slowly trying to organize my sewing better and have realized that it’s really four parts of it that needs to be sorted out; Fabric,...
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A few 18th century paintings of interest
Here's a little collection of 18th century paintings that depicts clothes that are a bit unusual and interesting. First of is this wonderful portrait. Isn't it amazing? An old woman portrayed with...
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Victorian circus
Fraulein Frauke Presents took place Saturday and being in good form I stitched on my costume to the last minute. The theme, if you remember, was Victorian circus and I went as a line dancer, complete...
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Almost here
Gustafs Skål's calendar is now at the printers and we are eagerly waiting for it. I have seen all the photos, but it will be quite exiting to see it all finished! The price will be 75 SKr for members...
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And the lady wore fur
We had a terrific snowstorm in Stockholm Wednesday, luckily for me on my day off, as basically all public transportations came to a standstill. I also have a really bad cold and feel chilly, so to feel...
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The calendar is here and a giveaway!
We finally got Gustafs Skål's calendar and I must say that it's very neat. Can I say that when I have been involved in making it? And, having it actually in my hand, I know now the cost for sending it....
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Is.... jousdaughter! Congratulations. Thank you to the rest of you who entered. If you are insterested in purchasing one, then please mail me.
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That was the year that was 2012
Another year of having been scarily unproductive. Despite last year’s plans of finishing more projects than I start, I haven’t succeeded much. Oh well, a new year is coming and hopefully I will do...
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Sewing plans of 2013
The Tailor by Pietro LonghiI guess a lot of you are very busing today, but as I’m Swedish I had the big day yesterday and today I’m working. The joys of irregular schedule- trains have to go every day....
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The Historically Sew Fortnightly- planned projects
After jumping on board on The Historically Sew Fortnightly I have also sat down and planned what to sew for the various challenges.challenge #1, a year ends in '13. A long time ago, like 15 years, I...
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Fraulein Frauke Presents Weimar Cabaret
Wooden dance machine from a Weimar Berlin Cabaret show Mars 2 the first Fraulein Frauke Presents takes place and this time the theme is Weimar Cabaret. A great theme if you ask me and though I need...
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Enlarging a Mrs. Depew pattern
So, in order to not have to sew like crazy the night before going to wear it (this time...) I started to enlarge the pattern for the 1933 evening gown yesterday. Especially since I'm going to make it...
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Knitting instructions for Johan III's 16th century stockings
Johan III was the second of Gustaf Vasa’s sons to become king of Sweden and he did so at the very mysterious death of his half-brother Erik XIV. King Johan as well as several of his relatives are...
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Embroidered 1910's blouse
This is probably my oldest project and I'm very pleased to have it out of my way. The blouse with its embroideries were bought as a kit for about 15 years ago! It is a reproduction, so cut and...
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Remember the post on Johan III's knitted stockings? Well, my friend Pernilla kindly offered to fix the knitting description so the post is now updated with a new, improved description and also some...
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A few portrait lovelies from Tate
Interesting sleeves and I also like her makeup..Mary Rodgers, Lady Harington by Marcus Gheeraerts II, 1592And this gentleman looks so ghostly that he must have helped nature with makeup. Shiny such,...
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