Last year I got interested in a the regional costumes of Noord Holland, affectionately known as the “Cheese Girls”. I recreated that outfit and wrote about it here. Because I was under some time constraints, I...
Read MoreThe Historical Sew Fortnightly’s first challenge was a very gentle ease into the year: Mend and Make Do. I chose to mend, as there are always things to mend, and it gives me a headstart on my Festival preparation.My...
Read MoreThis project is coming along well (see this post for design decisions and overall vision, and this one for the first progress update), despite having to do everyday things like go to work and sleep and general life admin. My aim...
Read MoreThis dress is affectionately known as “Karinne’s PINK dress” or “the pink party frock” by my friends. It is based on the picture shown below, “St Cecilia and her Fiancé”, by Cornelis...
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