Monday, January 10, 2011

Wow a New Year has Begun


Time passes way to fast I feels like it was only a week or two ago I was posting about Halloween. Over the past few months I have sold four dresses and have more to sell to make room for new ones I have in the works. Still working on the ruffs but have been distracted by alot of other pretty shinies with the holidays.

Its been fairly busy over the holidays, got lots of things I wanted and lots of things for making gowns. Was able to procure lots of pretty fabric for inexpensive that I have plans to make four dresses two Tudor and two Elizabethan. One royal purple Tudor with gold, black and white trim and a black Tudor of the same theme. I also have three Tudor glass cabochons pendants with freshwater pearl necklaces in the works, found the supplies that on sale with lots of other things to make necklaces.

I have my crewel floral and french blue Elizabethan still in the works, going to be more of a 1570's gown since I like the silhouette much better. Still have to draw it up to get the full effect of what it is going to look like. I also have a plan to make a peach gown with black and gold accents after the painting of Helen Snakenborg Marchioness of Northampton, one of Queen Elizabeth's ladies in waiting before marrying a marquis of the English court. Very excited to see how they turn out was able to get all the peach fabric, black/gold trim and supplies for 28.00 including shipping, so it pays to be a thrifty buyer. I will use my silk charmeuse my sister bought me in Saudi Arabia for the wonderful embroidered shirt, its going to look stunning. Well I got to get things rolling for supper and work on some stitchery.

Happy to have plans in the works

Mairin
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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

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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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