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  • Bashlik hood
    My projects,  Sewing

    A Victorian Bashlik hood

    kk / January 20, 2021 / 2 Comments

    I made a Victorian bashlik hood. This garment contains both a hood and a scarf and it really helps to keep me warm in the Finnish winter.

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  • Bicycle sweater
    My projects,  Sewing

    Sewing a Victorian bicycle sweater

    kk / December 31, 2020 / 6 Comments

    When I saw this mustard yellow knit fabric at Eurokangas fabric shop, I knew exactly what I wanted to make out of it. I have planned to make a Victorian bicycle sweater after seeing some very nice examples online. They all are based on this lovely example on Met. It…

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    A Karelian dress for my daughter

    kk / December 20, 2020 / 3 Comments

    I made my daughter a Karelian dress similar to my own. This also gave me a good chance to test my new ruffler.

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  • Drawn thread work.
    Embroidery,  My projects,  Sewing

    Kokkola costume, part 2: An apron with drawn thread embroidery

    kk / December 10, 2020 / 1 Comment

    My national costume from Kokkola needed a new apron. This gave me a good chance to learn how to make drawn thread embroidery!

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    Restoring an old Finnish national costume from Kokkola, part 1

    kk / November 26, 2020 / 1 Comment

    I restored an old Finnish national costume of Kokkola. In this first part I concentrate on the red wool pinafore dress.

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  • Feresi or a straight sarafan dress.
    My projects,  Sewing

    Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress: The Sarafan

    kk / October 31, 2020 / 1 Comment

    The last part of my Karelian dress project is the heavily pleated sarafan dress made out of red printed cotton. Now the costume is finished!

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    Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 3: Accessories

    kk / October 24, 2020 / 3 Comments

    My Karelian costume needed some period accessories, so I made a pocket, an apron and a linen cap. I also got some silk scarves.

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  • Pirtanauhat
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    Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 2: Weaving the belt

    kk / October 16, 2020 / 1 Comment

    I learned how to weave with a backstrap rigid heddle to make traditional belts for my Karelian folk costume.

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  • Karelian rätsinä shirt.
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    Making an early 19th-century Karelian dress, part 1: Shirt “rätsinä”

    kk / October 9, 2020 / 3 Comments

    I am learning about the dress of my ancestors and making a traditional Karelian outfit. The first layer is called a "rätsinä" shirt.

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  • Petticoat
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    Finnish underwear at the turn of the 20th century – part 4: Petticoat and a bustle

    kk / September 24, 2020 / 2 Comments

    I continue making turn-of-the-century underwear using period patterns published in Finland. Now it's a time for a petticoat and a bustle.

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In a turn-of-the-century outfit everything attache In a turn-of-the-century outfit everything attaches together. This is very handy as it keeps your blouse neatly tucked in and it helps also in carrying the weight of the skirt. (The skirt is heavier at the back which tends to drag the waistband down.) But now I only need to figure out the position of these hooks for my new belt and blouse. Preferably so that I can use both with other skirts as well. This may require a considerable amount of hooks and eyes... #historicalfashion #historicalsewing #edwardianfashion #belt #sewing #sewcialist #sewistsofinstagram #hooksandeyes #ompelu #ompeluelämää #historiallinenpuku #vyö #turnofthecentury
I made myself a Victorian bashlik hood inspired by I made myself a Victorian bashlik hood inspired by some pretty headwear in my local city museum. This is a perfect thing to wear when it is windy or snowing. The question is: Do I wear it upside down? I started comparing the images on museum websites and it may be that I took my inspiration from a picture where the hood is, in fact, upside down. What do you think? You can read more on my blog (link in bio) through which you can also find a link to my YouTube video. Later, when I was editing my images and videos I found out that @izabelapriorattire has also made a gorgeous blue bashlik. #bashlik #bashlyk #victorianfashion #hood #hoodscarf @espoocitymuseum #historicalfashion #historybounding #sewing #hat #sewcialist #sewistsofinstagram #ompelu #ompeluelämää #paslikka #paslika #pyryhattu #huppu #huppuhuivi
I had some extra time to spend and I popped into R I had some extra time to spend and I popped into Recycling Centre, a huge thrift store nearby. This is why I love that place so much. I found two pairs of vintage suspenders, pretty bobbin lace and hooks and eyes. I have been wanting to make a late Victorian/early Edwardian suspender belt but the modern clips are too small. These ones are perfect. I found out that the company selling these started in 1890s and made ribbons, elastics, suspenders and braces all the way to the 1960s when it turned into manufacturing seatbelts. These suspenders are still in their original packaging and even the elastic works! #kierrätyskeskus #kierrätyskeskuslöytö #vintagefind #historybounding #vintagesuspenders #lace #kirpparit @kierratyskeskus #vintagefashion
I have made a lot of progress even though this res I have made a lot of progress even though this restoration project is a lot of work. After cleaning and glueing these wood ornaments look gorgeous. Still a lot of work remains with me French polishing the tabletop. #antique #restorationproject #singersewingmachine #antiquesingersewingmachine #ompelukoneenkunnostus #singer15
My new beautiful machine is now in pieces. Now I c My new beautiful machine is now in pieces. Now I can work on both the machine and the cabinet simultaneously. The first seams have already got some glue. This time I made sure to bag all the little bits and pieces and label them to make it easier to rebuilt this giant puzzle. This far I have found only one screw missing and that is easy to replace. #antiquesewingmachine #sewingmachinerestoration #antiquesinger #singer15 #sewingmachine #treadlesewingmachine #ompelukone #antiikkinenompelukone #kunnostus #käsityö #kunhanharrastan #palapeli
She just moved in. Needs some love before I can us She just moved in. Needs some love before I can use it for sewing but its in a fairly good shape. It is Singer 15 treadle machine. #singersewingmachine #singer15 #antiquesewingmachine #antiquesinger #ompelu #ompelukone #antiikki #projektiapukkaa #sewing
Finished making this Victorian bicycle sweater tod Finished making this Victorian bicycle sweater today. I had enough fabric left to make a matching beret, too! Check out my blog post for more info (link in bio). The mustard 100 % knit fabric is from @eurokangas_sello if someone wants to make something similar. #sewing #sewcialist #historybounding #historicalsewing #victorianfashion #1890s #sewingwithknits #sweater #pullover #hugesleeves #victoriansportswear #ompelu #sew #sewistsofinstagram #ompeluelämää #nähen #sy #couture #memade  #historicalfashionnothistoricalvalues
I like to sew garments out of thick knits with yar I like to sew garments out of thick knits with yarn I unravelled from the same fabric so that it is the perfect match. Anyone else doing this? #sewing #sewcialist #sewingknits #sewingasweater #ompelu #ompeluelämää #villapaidanompelu #sew
Tried the twisted hair bun tutorial by @prettyshep Tried the twisted hair bun tutorial by @prettyshepherd for my fine Finnish hair. Not as amazing as hers but still cute. Perhaps I should wrap my twisty braids less tight to add more volume? If anyone has good historical inspired hair tutorials for long fine hair, feel free to tag me! #hair #hairstyles #bun #finehair #historybounding #nuttura
My lighting now matches my sewing machine. I broke My lighting now matches my sewing machine. I broke the glass cowl of the oil lamp yesterday but luckily the inner glass tube remains. I will find a new cowl at some point. #sewing #antiquesewingmachine #singer12 #oillamp #sewcialist #sewistsofinstagram #historybounding #ompelu #ompeluelämää #öljylamppu
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