Sunday, April 8, 2012

So Many Elizabethan So Little Time


Found more Elizabethan gowns on ebay and purchased the two above. These will be decorated with trim, ribbon, beads, and such.  I am almost done decorating the first gown from my previous purchase, I have to get some more bead caps.  Having lots of fun decorating these and looking forward to seeing how these turn out. I am really please these are silk also, I tested the previous gowns and they are real silk.

No progress made on my embroidery since I have been working on the gowns instead. Though I should be get to the last bit of crewel embroidery for my gloves. Certainly will need them with accessorizing the new gowns.

I am considering cleaning out three Tudor gowns out of my garb, two I am reamaking with better quality velvet and the one doesn't fit proper and I don't wear the color. Now neeing space for lovely silk Elizabethan gowns, this will help emensely. Putting them on Ebay on Monday with some books, jewelry, that I no longer need.

Ended up cleaning out some of my fabric stash and found some smelling like cat pee, so I had to throw it out.  Though that does happen and I know its not my cats who are doing it. Its older fabric from when I had another cat that did mark and got on the fabric. Guess that proves time won't get rid of the smell.

Work related note, got officer of the month for Decemebr 2011, found out in the regional quarterly report. Will be using my day off to its fullest with sewing.

Well back to planning decorating for the new gowns, and working on the ones I have at home.

Lady 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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