Saturday, May 18, 2019

Counting Blessings while Biding Time

Please ignore the letter marks
The clearest I could find
Missed going to AE War Practice, wanted to teach my class on making a base undressed doll. Demo season is here but no time off from work remains. It’s summer and I’m stuck working and paying off bills. Good old fashioned adulting at its best However there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Unfortunately the past few months I have had major car bills keeping me away. $1900 for body work caused from bad winter weather in January due no road treatment to a major highway.  I should send this bill to the commonwealth to pay. We know they will send a letter or no response so save a stamp. Then $1500 for a new clutch and two tires to pass annual state inspection. This is I expected for a while. Since money is tapped and much of this is on credit, no fun for me till July. Which normally most folks are preparing for Pennsic at that point. So as far as SCA, barring any catastrophes see you in the fall.

While I have all this time, I will be painting my boyfriends Star Wars Legion Army, beginning to layer clay on the smaller wood figures for early to mid medieval dolls, and continue to make clothes for my Colonial fashion doll. Plus any relevant doll making processes like reading and finding research sources.

I did get the spangles on the outer gown for the doll replica I made months ago. This being the one in the red silk gown with other gold work. The 1577 portrait of Arabella Stuart aged 23 months. In my honest opinion the me of the most detailed images of a fashion doll from the sca period.  The portrait hangs in Hardwick Hall.

So I’m here and crafting just stuck at home financially for a while. Please contact me to you want to stop by.

THL Marrin O’Cadhla

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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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