Saturday, May 19, 2012

New Tab Links, Comments and Questions

Hi all,

I wanted to let you all know new links have been added to my page, so you could connect to me though other communities and sites online. I have these other profiles listed under my maiden, married, and various creative screen names so it wouldn't be easy to track me down just by searching one name on the other sites. The tabs at the top of my blog will link you right to my pages on the various other sites.

In case anyone has questions and such you can now get a hold of me on whichever site you want and there are links to my two shops on Ebay and Etsy. Also please feel free to comment and contact me through blogger also. I am available to help with any questions and will do my best with expedient and thorough answers.

Just a little update on the Turquoise Silk Elizabethan, the trim is almost sewed down! I am now contemplating small slashes on the top of the sleeves and adding pearls and matching gold with turquoise glass beads. Oh the decorating of the gowns make take the most time but its the most fun. I will of course model the gown when its completed and post the photos. I am going to work on this more today and get some mowing done outside, did dished and plan on vacuuming. Got to love all the stuff you catch up on days off.

I have packed away the last of the wedding presents and now have opened some space in my sewing room and living room that was consumed by wedding crafts. The box we used for cards is the perfect keepsake box for the wedding related items. I was able to put the wrapped unity candle and tapers, wine flutes, garter, boutonniere bouquet, a few favors, guest book, and all the wedding cards in the one fairly good sized paper-machete suitcase. We had asked for money for your honeymoon in lieu of gifts. My matron of honor April had bought this decorate suitcase at Michael's Arts and Crafts. It worked nice for the cards and was just great in getting all the keepsakes for later, the only thing that doesn't fit is our wedding albums ;-) Which I wouldn't expect them to fit they are pretty substantial.

 I do have to find some space to put all these lovelies. Having to find some space for other Tudor Fiction and Tudor Research book, I think its official we are out of space! Will look into a yard sales possibly or more eBay sales which would make the most sense.  Until I start my new job later this summer, there is just no way we can look into moving. It will be a year to get everything straitened out then we can effectively look into a new place. I am looking forward to it someday, the next place we move to will be our home we want to be in for years. Though we got to get the good paying jobs first, in this economy seems to be one tall order. Renting is just getting old.

Well I had better get back to sewing so I can make some real progress before I need to get the other chores done.

Wishing for Room,

Maureen
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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

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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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Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll
Based on art by Giovanni Ambrogio

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