tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post1798331632198970216..comments2023-03-22T14:39:08.928+01:00Comments on A Most Peculiar Mademoiselle: A Long Post on Swedish Folk CostumesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-88420126847818417262013-08-14T20:42:37.088+02:002013-08-14T20:42:37.088+02:00Thank you for sharing what you have learned about ...Thank you for sharing what you have learned about Swedish folk clothing. I have Swedish ancestry, and one of my granddaughters wants to wear a Swedish folk costume for a cultural pageant at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. We won't be able to do anything very authentic, I am afraid, but with your information, I am sure we can put together something that will work.Lucy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684477282226845979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-66778468807888032962013-07-04T14:25:51.667+02:002013-07-04T14:25:51.667+02:00Hello Monica! From where in Småland is the costume...Hello Monica! From where in Småland is the costume? They varied quite a lot in appearence depending on location and time, and so, naturally, did the headdresses... Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-26922319860272717252013-07-04T03:53:00.699+02:002013-07-04T03:53:00.699+02:00Hi there. I'm looking for a pattern/direction...Hi there. I'm looking for a pattern/direction/guidance on the headdress (klut) for a typical outfit from Smaland. My mother has been diligently fashioning a folk costume but has had no luck with the head wear. I came across your site and thought you might be able to help. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.<br />All the best,<br />MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-82894879392153160842010-10-09T01:50:42.803+02:002010-10-09T01:50:42.803+02:00Thanks for the interesting information, I am makin...Thanks for the interesting information, I am making native dolls from around the world and want to be as close to the "real" as possible, you have given me some good idea. Thanks again!!!!maevanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-68540313705175520612010-08-22T20:08:55.262+02:002010-08-22T20:08:55.262+02:00Hi Sarah - thought I would update you on my 'q...Hi Sarah - thought I would update you on my 'quest' to create my Swedish folk costume. I found a Swedish weaver here in US - here's her website --> http://www.rosengangweaving.com/<br />She's made me some BEAUTIFUL striped fabric of wool/linen combo. Here it is on the loom --> http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/album.php?aid=55863&id=1015894760<br /><br />It's just a start - but a great one!sirkkajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225415033660027205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-21778368590423980232010-08-22T05:23:47.428+02:002010-08-22T05:23:47.428+02:00@Sarah -- Yes, we read all the way through your ve...@Sarah -- Yes, we read all the way through your very nice article. Thank you for the information. The discussion in comments with Pirkka (SP?) interested me. My suggestion is to find your local SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) chapter. They will probably know sources of handwoven woollens and linens. In New England, we can find them at SCA gathers and tournaments.<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-31695040999801219182009-12-06T22:00:01.185+01:002009-12-06T22:00:01.185+01:00Ooops, my bad..... Never be too sure you know anyt...Ooops, my bad..... Never be too sure you know anything, you're sure to be proved wrong :)<br /><br />That's really interesting, I never heard about that. It looks strange to my eye, but then I suppose I've been prejudiced by the way women from Skåne dressed... I'm always willing to learn more, so thanks for letting me know!Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-79612616950923986152009-12-06T16:55:10.769+01:002009-12-06T16:55:10.769+01:00Hello Sarah, first of all, you've sure got an ...Hello Sarah, first of all, you've sure got an incredibly interesting blog! <br /><br />Just a note on the Hälsingland woman: The dräkt hails from the parish of Delsbo, were women actually traditionally let their hair flow loose out of their bindmössa - yes even married ones - so the girl in the pic is all correct. As far as I know, this practise was unique for Delsbo parish and weren't around elsewhere <br /><br />cheers<br />/MikaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-66693724575757942412009-11-24T19:54:07.796+01:002009-11-24T19:54:07.796+01:00well - I guess I should start at the beginning - w...well - I guess I should start at the beginning - with the correct patterns? Where would I start for that? I bought one here at a Swedish Import store - the pattern is by Doering Designs - #879 Nordic Style Old Country Costumes. I think the company is in Minnesota - many Swedes there in USA. This is a dream of mine - I at least want to research where I can find all the makings - I am not against spending the $ - my children would have this after I'm gone. Do any of these authentic fabics sources have web sites that you know of? Sirkkasirkkajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225415033660027205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-85964163016963276652009-11-24T11:52:24.634+01:002009-11-24T11:52:24.634+01:00Well, for one thing, the material is wrong. It sho...Well, for one thing, the material is wrong. It should be all wool, or a wool weft on a linen warp. The stripes (that doesn't look anything like the originals, I'm sorry to say) should be woven in, not printed on the fabric. I really doubt you'll find anything like that in the States, it being hard enough to find here.<br /><br />The question is how authentic you want to be. If you want it to be right, then perhaps you'd better buy a second hand costume, since that, though still pricey (somewhere around 500 dollars, shipping not included), will still be much, much cheaper than buying all the materials and then make up the costume (which will land somewhere around 1400 and 2800 dollars). <br /><br />If you just want a "this-is-sort-of-how-Swedish-folk-costumes-look-like" costume, then just look at pictures, and use what materials you have at hand. It will never be the real thing, though, unless you use the right msterials, the right patterns, jewellery, and stitches they used. I realise this is all but impossible to do from the other side of the world, but I'm afraid thats how it is. To make a costume like this is an investment for life, even here in Sweden.Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-2082431352574427262009-11-23T22:52:02.009+01:002009-11-23T22:52:02.009+01:00http://www.decorativefabricsdirect.com/Waverly_BEA...http://www.decorativefabricsdirect.com/Waverly_BEACH_UMBRELLA_RUGBY_Fabric_p/6622612.htm Found this today.... it's something like what I've imagine either for the skirt fabric or for the apron fabric. What do you think?sirkkajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225415033660027205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-69119217837115934352009-11-23T16:07:26.640+01:002009-11-23T16:07:26.640+01:00Sarah - thanks SO much for answering! I just talk...Sarah - thanks SO much for answering! I just talked to my mother - and her parents came from Halland. (sorry - I can't type the Swedish characters). And my father's family came from Vastergotland. It would be OK for me if my costume was not authentic to one of those counties - but I really want to find the distinctive striped fabric and some distinctive Swedish looking trim. I like the pic you have posted of the Vastergotland costume the best. <br />I never thought about having someone weave fabric - tho I do know someone who has a loom. But I'd have to be able to describe what I want - or at least have a picture.sirkkajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225415033660027205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-72031980195326092182009-11-23T08:45:23.033+01:002009-11-23T08:45:23.033+01:00Sirkka, it's great that you want to make a Swe...Sirkka, it's great that you want to make a Swedish folk costume! The problem is that there's no such thing as one authentic costume for all of Sweden. The costumes have very destinctive looks in different areas, and many of the fabrics are exclusive for those areas, and can't be bought anywhere else. Believe me, even for a person living in Sweden, speaking swedish, it's a huge task just to hunt down the right fabrics. Many of them you have to weave yourself, or have somebody do it for you - mashine weaving is usually out of the question. If you could specify where your costume's from it would be easier to help.Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-52961474064365444212009-11-23T01:42:26.291+01:002009-11-23T01:42:26.291+01:00hmm - guess I typed too much... anyway - wondering...hmm - guess I typed too much... anyway - wondering if you can help me find a source for swedish fabric - perhaps online - but not in Swedish - so that I can read it?<br />Thanks,<br />Sirkka Johnsonsirkkajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225415033660027205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-48329196106963194502009-11-23T01:40:39.792+01:002009-11-23T01:40:39.792+01:00Hi Sarah - I found your blog because I googled swe...Hi Sarah - I found your blog because I googled swedish folk fabric. I have always wanted to sew an "authentic" Swedish folk costume - and recently bought a pattern for it. But now I am looking online to see where I can find fabrics like the woolen woven fabrics that I imagine would look appropriate. I have never seen fabrics like this in USA - at least in your average fabric store. Do you know of any where I can look online forsirkkajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225415033660027205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-10940870335748483992009-10-09T10:03:51.825+02:002009-10-09T10:03:51.825+02:00Oxie härad. Jag är född i Malmö, och har bott på o...Oxie härad. Jag är född i Malmö, och har bott på olika ställen i och omkring Malmö större delen av min barn- och ungdom och de tillhörde alla samma dräktområde (det sydvästra hörnet: Oxie, Skytts, Bara och Vemmenhög) och har väldigt likartat dräktbruk. Det tog hur lång tid som helst för mig att leta fram den information jag behövde för att kunna börja...Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110986536825447894.post-55942767918344628612009-10-09T07:56:27.146+02:002009-10-09T07:56:27.146+02:00Jaså du är från Skåne! Vilket härad?
Jag är själv ...Jaså du är från Skåne! Vilket härad?<br />Jag är själv från Västra Göinge härad, men surt nog har jag aldrig hittat bilder på mansdräkt därifrån :-(Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672947364429018172noreply@blogger.com