Sunday, August 5, 2012

Videos Galore

Well, its been a busy two days off for me. I finally got the photos taken of the last three Elizabethan gowns for the video. Completed it and published to Youtube for your enjoyment, here is the link.

Lady Mairin O'Cahla's Elizabethan Gowns

Now I still have Elizabethan accessories to complete for these but wanted to show the progress none the less.  So I improvised with the headgear a little, reused jewelry of course, and found a way of hiding the modern camera with Tudor roses. Cheezy way of hiding technology, yes. Though it works really well with the garden like theme with the other clip art I used in the video. Only used one Tudor French hood as the major hat, then a pearled caul with my hair braided up and have a few pics with my hairdown just using a headband to hold it place. Not very period for a married woman but I wanted to create some variation and my hair looks nice down, though it looks a bit tangled in the photos. In the end, I am very pleased with how it turned out.

Even had time to make a teaser trailer for Late Elizabethan and Jacobean gowns that I am currently working up. Finding the embroidery that I like is Jacobean I am going to do some representative gowns that will include the late Elizabethan gown I gushed about a few posts back. Figured if my Late Elizabethan is going to be my Piece De Resistance, I might as well throw a few other gowns in and make a later period video showing them off too.

So here is the teaser with inspiration paintings and such, here is the link

Lady Mairin O'Cadhla's Late Elizabethan Jacobean Gowns

On the embroidery front, the jacket is coming along well but have much more gold work to lay down, finshing about a pattern piece a day, soon will be able to cut out pieces bind them with edging ribbon and lining, leaving one end open so I can work the embroidery. Oh will be glorious when I am done, not the most accurate but will look stunning none the less. I love it when a good plan comes together ;-)

Well back to the embroidery or I will never get it done,

Maureen
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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

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Replica 1560 French 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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