Monday, August 24, 2020

Making all the Cord


Cord so far 

 Located 4 bundles of filament silk in my stash. This is an unspun silk gathered into a common thickness. Filament silk an be used in several applications; embroidery, fly making, cording, and other fine work.  I was planning on using for a large embroidery project. Although at this time it being crafted into - thin lucet cord of brilliant colors. Lime green, olive green, orange and bright pink. I have about 4 lucet a going on at once, not all the filament silk. Planning on buying more lucet a so I can have the filaments all set. I have a thin black silk, a wider white silk, wider black silk, and lime green filament silk. Yeah it’s definitely a trend with silk cord making. It’s very satisfying and keeps the mind and hands busy. Portable with ease as well, although I am not really going any where. Pandemic and such out there and all. 

9ct gold thimble 

 I picked up a 9ct gold thimble at local antique shop. I had some money in my pocket so I bought it. I wanted some unique notions. I have my other thimbles for normal use this if for decoration. Considering putting it on a chain or holder to wear. Looking for the right kind of hanger. It lives with my nice jewelry and pocket watches.

Lucet in progress 

 Taking a journey where the wind takes me at this time creatively. It’s been difficult to return to the Dastardly Doll Project since it was the thing I was working on, when my Mom had passed alway. Although not finishing this awesome feat of doll fashion goodness will not bring my mother back. It’s is is some ways I wish, how the universe actually worked in reality. 

I really need a mental break but won’t have one, since my vacation time is used up for caring for my mother earlier this year. Adulting is rough. The pandemic definitely has me feeling stuck in a rut into addition to grief. I would normally be all super prolific but am struggling because of being locked with my thoughts. Even though I have excellent company, it’s still tough. The issues I am addressing take time and patience. Selfish self just wants to sit and have a coffee somewhere not in my house. It took over 4 months but finally going stir crazy. 

Hoping a change of scenery in a different life capacity will help. I will tell more after some wheels are out in motion. We shall see, fingers crossed and here is to hoping. After all hope for the future is all we have at this point. Having a drink for my mom, she liked rum but it didn’t like her. So rum and coke it is. 

Hanging in there,

Marrin 

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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

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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.

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

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