Nord Lake Reflections

01/06/2026

Some outfits Ive finished.

01/01/2026

My finished projects today.
Happy New Year!
I hope to burn thru a couple hundred yards of fabric this year!
Please keep my Etsy shops in mind, even if you are window shopping!
Scandinavian things:
https://nordlakereflections.etsy.com

For vintage, fur trade, crafting things,
https://audsodds.etsy.com

Rabbit furs,
https://twosheepslodge.etsy.com
My framing shop is open Mon tues wed 9-5 if you need thise services.

12/23/2025

It sold in 3 hours on marketplace. Its headed to Duluth Mn.
Folk costume bodice. Inspired by Scandinavian festival dresses.
Size 14, by the pattern. go by the measurements!
Made from new 100% cotton fabric, outside layer, inside lining is recycled, likely a cotton/ polyester blend.
Closed it measures:
Bodice
Bust: 38-40
Waist: 28-30
Nape to hem: 16
Drawstring closure will fit 2” larger. Grosgrain tabs and lacing. Not meant to be worn closed.
Front is interfaced with light weight pellon, no boning, this is not a corset.
Shoulder seams are overlapped, they can be adjusted, if it is gapping in the back, it is laced too tight, or needs the shoulders adjusted!
Machine washable.
Skirt
Double drawstring waist.
Hem is 120” wide
39” long I can shorten it for free. Heavy weight cotton fabric with a linen look weave. Trim is 1” polyester grosgrain ribbon and floral trim.
Medium weight vintage permanant press apron with 84” ties, 42 ” across hem, pleated down to 18” at the waist, 30” long. It can be shortened.
If you are interested, please message me with questions.
Bodice can be swapped out for a different style or size.
I am working on more pieces in this red/black group, let me know what you need, and what size.
Located in Aitkin Mn
Shipping is 7.50
I take paypal, check, or cash. I will send you a paypal invoice, I do not need your email to do that.

12/08/2025

What have I been up to? You can measure some things by the yard.

03/05/2025

Although I can make a frame from scratch to the exact size you need, I have many readymade frames available.
Some used
Some refurbished
Some shopmade from quality materials
A good range of styles and sizes.

02/12/2025

I am doing some cleaning out of my framing shop space. I have tons of ready made frames that need to go! Priced at 15.00 to 20.00 a lot.
They will be gone after March 1st!
My hours are Mon-Tues-Wed 9-5

10/14/2024

Making a matching patch.

04/17/2024

New framing samples! Bright and cheerful for spring and summer pictures.

02/25/2024

I invented lefse earrings in 2008.
Began making ornaments in 2018.

This Sculpture item by NordLakeReflections has 222 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Aitkin, MN. Listed on Jan 23, 2024

12/14/2023

Nord Lake Reflections will no longer be carrying Larson Juhl products.

07/03/2023

For last minute matting and picture frames for the fair, I am open.
Nord Lake Reflections
104 4th st NW
Aitkin.

05/13/2023

Nord Lake Reflections will be closed from Wed. May 17th to Monday May 29th.