Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Godsmacked

Another award wall has been started at home, the one above my desk is pretty full, except for maybe some smaller scrolls in a 4x6 inch size. Anything larger would end up getting tucked behind the door or up near the ceiling and it wouldn’t be as nicely visible. Fittingly there is wall space above my bookcase.  Which features my most used and treasured research books regarding Tudor and Elizabethan clothing. Along with my resources for all my research on fashion dolls. 

This past weekend, I was honored with the writ for my future inclusion into the Order of the Laurel. This has been a dream goal of mine since I started in the Society for Creative Anachronism back in 2004. Which means I’m going to have to set new goals, which is perfectly fine. There is extra wall space above the picture frame you see in this image so there’s a nice spot for a larger fancier elevation scroll. 

Elevation in the Society for Creative Anachronism as a party celebrating a person’s cumulative  accomplishments. There are people that will normally describe accolades that the person has done over their many years of participation. There is delicious food made for the occasion sometimes snack food sometimes or a minor meal depends on what the honoree wants. Normally food made by friends and or family especially for the occasion. There is a certain amount of required regalia that do notes the persons induction into a particular peerage. Those pieces of regalia are normally made by someone who is close to the honoree. This completely caps off during the elevation ceremony at the end of the day where all the pieces of regalia are dressed upon the new peer. Just before they take their oath of Fealty to their kingdom, peers, and society before all the populace. 

This is definitely daunting for an indecisive person, but on this, I have had some ideas over a long period of time. Had some preparations made for materials and some bling in my sca hope chest. Now it’s the process of setting them into motion.

The next several months are going to be joyfully busy,

THL Mairin O’Cadhla

The future Mistress of Poppets


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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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