Friday, August 6, 2010

August

Well here we are, just over the cupbst of the summer, all downhill from here. Lots been going on but not much going on crafting lately. Went to a Mayhem fest and had fun letting my metal side out.

Worked on the dollhouse lackadasically, just waiting for my muse to inspire more craziness later. Doesn't take too long for things to come around again. I am looking into woodbaby cable puppets. Seeing if I can use them as a modern interpritation for modern puppetry in my A&S research paper as a way to show how things progressed over the years. I did get lots of dollhouse books for research that contains lots of lovely documentable inforamtion and am looking for the same on puppets. The puppet community seems to like to keep the puppet construction and methods secret, just like the magician community. I will have to work hard to get good sources to for my A&S research. Though I like a good challenge.

So right now planning on going to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in September. This will be my first time attending. I expect there to be more of a fantasty slant compared to the SCA events I have been to in the past. Though I am able to get my finace into a garb like outfit with a robin hood hat, so there is a victory for me. He likes costumes but only if they are called for like halloween and such, practical to the end. I will wear something Tudor and WOW the socks off of everyone as usual. Proably will be one of my more simple outfit to be comfortable, and yes I will wear a proper hat. Just am not sure if I want to wear one of my wool dresses or go for something lighter like my cotton irish dress. I will check the weather first and that will judge what I will wear, in this case I must be practical too.

Till more detail arise and till i get more sewing crazy, this is all for now.

Blessings,

Maureen
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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1560 French Fashion Doll

Replica 1560 French Fashion Doll

Tudor Q and A

What is a Tudorosity?

A mashed combination of the words Tudor and Curiosity to create the word Tudorosity. Tudorosities is the plural form and the deffinition is as follows.

Tudorosity- an desire to learn or know anything about the Tudor dynasty associated with years 1405 through 1603.

Most people ask my why I make the Tudor garb ?

I find the clothing of this era not only beautiful but also challenging to sew. There is much more care and purpose put into making garments and wearing garments in the Tudor Era. I love the look of Tudor so much I wanted to explore the way clothes were made back then and the subtle changes in fashion and styles of time.

How did you get started in this interesting hobby?

I started with art first, I love to draw, paint, and sculpt all the traditional fine arts. So being able to draw helps me visualize the looks I want to create in my garb. History has always been a huge interest of mine and I've had a knack for sewing since I was 7 years old. It all started with doll clothes and I learned cross stitch embroidery from my grandmother when I was little. I am self taught sewer, crochet, knitting, embroidery and tatting. My methods are learned from books mainly and there is still so much more to learn.

What is my favorite outfit and why?

It would be like picking a favorite out of one of my future children, its impossible. I love all my gown creations and really like the distinct differences in all the styles clothing I make for the Tudor Era.

Do you make the whole outfit including hat, shoes, and undergarments?

I do have a goal of making a complete Tudor from the skin out. As of right now I make 90% of my gowns and accessories. The shoes and stockings, are bought online and the petticoats are a close reproduction but not made by me. .

How long does it take to make a gown?

It all depends on the type of gown. The making relies on the time period and class of the design. Generally if I work on it 8 hours a day on a sewing machine it will take 3 days to get the basics and another 5 days to do finish hand-sewing details and beading. So a week to a week and a half if working on it steady for that amount of time. I work a full-time job so it does take longer than a week to complete. I put over 40-100 hours per outfit depending on its complexity, its like its own full time job of sorts.

Do you make renaissance clothing for sale or custom orders?

No, due to new employment and changes in my lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have no time to support sewing for others. Though I recommend sewing lessons for those adventurous few. There are many fine folks who make and sell historical clothing. I suggest guidance with sew from many fine historical enthusiastic costumers out on the internet.

How long have you been making these elaborate costumes?

I have been in the Society of Creative Anachronism coming up on my 18th year. Active since 2004 working at demonstrations and volunteering when I could between working and other life's distractions. I really concentrated on Tudor sewing in 2007 and worked with patterns to learn proper fabrics, techniques, fit, and silhouette. I really enjoy the eras transition from a medieval form fitting layered cotterdie to the boned Tudor kirtle and then to structured Elizabethan clothing.

Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll
Based on art by Giovanni Ambrogio

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