Tuesday, October 1, 2024

More Dolls with English Hood

In original condition
This time I’m working on quite a few dolls that I had purchased on Facebook marketplace. These happen to be ones that were secondhand and a person was getting rid of a larger collection. The original owner does know that I am going to be creating medieval and Renaissance clothing for the dolls and that they won’t be in their original condition. About $12 apiece still affordable.

A selection of faux fur
The main goal with this round dolls was undressing original clothing creating linen shifts ‘the skin layer’ of clothing over the weekend. In the above picture, the dolls with the hats so the dolls that are in the green dresses with the white brim, hats, and the doll with the pink brimmed hat are the ones that are currently being worked on. Also, the doll that’s dressed in white is getting redressed too. 

In progress dolls
The other doll (front right) has already been redressed and images have already been posted here for that project. This time I will be creating Henrican Tudor gowns, Two of the dolls at least I am planning on gabled headdresses also known as the English hood. And I’m debating whether or not I want to do the same for the remaining three dolls. More than likely, I should for the sake that I tended you French more often. All of the gowns are going to have fur lining the skirts and hanging sleeves. I’m very pleased with the first selections that I was able to find locally. They are the right size and variation colors for this kind of project. Best of all they are super silky soft. Which really creates a nice texture in addition to the velvet for these current two dolls.

From a sewing aspect, the French hoods are much easier just because the crescent shape is a little friendlier on the amount of fabric one needs. Other than a veil to cover the back and any underlying Hairstyle, along with some stiffening and pinning into the wig for stability. 

The English hood requires a bit more under structured to be created before it could be covered with fabric. Although I always enjoy the look of these particular hats, do need to add more of them with the amount of dolls that I have created. I do have lots of good silks in order to cover over the under structure. I still have to locate my stiffened felt amongst my crafting items.

Well, of course post once they are each complete. Dolly goodness is being created. 

Maureen 

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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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