Sunday, February 25, 2024

New Gowns





This is one of the new gowns that I created from the same patterns as the copper leafed gown. This time the sleeves are made from blue stamped velvet. I happened to sew these into the gown, as the armscye matched perfectly.

Sleeves could either be tie on, which was the most common method. They could be hooked on to the bodice, which is what the method I prefer to use. They could be sewed in which didn’t happen all that often, although is not out of the realm possibility. When they are sewn in, they normally are only tacked in so they could be changed out with just snipping threads.

 With most Tudor clothing, the ability to mix, a match was important. So being able to change out sleeves or wear a different partlet, could make a gown look completely different. In the terms of Henrician court clothing changing out the fore sleeves, and the under kirtle could make you look like that you have more clothing too. Yet again, separate pieces gives the appearance the owner look like they had more clothing than what they actually did.

 Spirit of this, I actually was able to purchase a new Henrician Tudor Court gown from UK reenactor Izabel of Prior Attire. This is a well worn piece that has been to many historical royal places including Hampton court.  I am super pleased with this set, it’s made exactly how I want to make my gowns going forward. Since now owning it, as I am able to use it for patterning. It’s made with various kinds of silk, cotton brocade, upholstery velvet, and much stiffening of the bodies. 

So you may see me wearing this set with jewelry in a SCA event. Excited to wear it and  I also have a purchased dark red Henrician Tudor gown to mix and match this with so should be interesting. 

Here is to 1530-1540 Tudor Goodness,

Mairin 

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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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