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  • Askola röijy jacket
    Extant garments,  My projects,  Sewing

    A short wool Finnish folk jacket from the early 19th century

    December 23, 2023 / No Comments

    I have worn my national costume a lot but for the colder months, it needed some warmth. Askola’s costume doesn’t have a jacket from the same source where the rest of the pieces came from. However, there is one jacket that is from the nearby town of Porvoo. This jacket greatly resembles Spencer jackets that were fashionable during that era. It is much shorter than the vest/bodice worn underneath and shows that the commoners did pay some attention to the trends. The original jacket or “röijy” Here is the original jacket that is called “röijy” in Finnish. It is from Porvoo which is about 20 km south of Askola, However,…

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  • Belle Epoqué negligée
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    A Belle Epoqué Negligée or Victorian comfy clothes

    May 9, 2022 / 3 Comments

    This Victorian negligée belongs to the collection of Espoo City Museum. It is a wonderful piece with lace, ruffles and pintucks.

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  • Extant garments

    The Amazing mid-1890s sleeves

    March 22, 2022 / No Comments

    I got to study this mid-1890s dress with huge leg-o-mutton sleeves thanks to Espoo City Museum and its curator Suvi Kettula.

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  • An Edwardian sailor dress
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    An Edwardian girl’s sailor bodice construction

    June 16, 2021 / 3 Comments

    I bought an Edwardian bodice and replicated it for my daughter. With a simple skirt and some accessories she now has a full outfit.

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    Two Victorian dresses in close-up

    May 9, 2021 / No Comments

    I got to study two Victorian dresses from the 1890s at the Espoo City Museum and I took my camera with me.

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  • Bashlik
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    A Victorian bashlik hood at Espoo City Museum

    April 9, 2021 / 3 Comments

    I was invited to study the genuine Victorian bashlik hood at Espoo City Museum.

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    My antique Singer 15 sewing machine
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  • 10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!
    10 different types of fabric that you should recognize with your fingertips!
  • Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery
    Couture explorer: Beading and tambour embroidery
  • Drafting my orange ramie dress (a FREE pattern)
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    Chatelaine - a Victorian Swiss army knife
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