Sunday, June 21, 2020

Time for some Upgrades

With all the research documents I have created over the past decade, needed a way to share them with the wider world. My blog gets decent internet traffic but not as much as a site that would specialize in research.  So I uploaded my research to Academia.edu. Not only will this help me keep an accurate record of where I started in my documentation, I can keep track of my level of research from then to now. 

 Also this gives me away to link to my research to the site, instead of linking to my google drive. I like google products for the most part but seems that google drive doesn't seem as reliable and friendly with other sites and converting files. I was able to get rid of my old docx files and make sure they didn't corrupt. So no lost research is always a win. 

 
I realized while doing all this work on the computer this weekend, that I have some skills but nothing that I learned just now. Rather, I was on the newspaper staff in middle school writing special interest articles on culture, history, and heritage in 1998. My special pieces were writing about the history of holidays and how they became into the current celebration.  Additionally I was on the yearbook staff in high school in 2001-2002, which I did load of photography, lending the school camera to take pictures. So all together, photography, writing and layout are super important to run a successful blog. So all those after school activities do count for something. Eventually I hope my skills will help me write and layout a book about my detailed fashion dolls.

So my links to my documentation will now take you to my academia.edu page for each title. Which will allow you to fully view and read the paper with the option to download the paper if you choose. An upgrade as the prior links would only give one or two pages. Win win. I also added more documentation to my page, there is a total of 14 documents as to the prior 5. I will be adding more document titles as I find the documentation and edit it, so keep checking back.

Onwards and Upwards,

Maureen

 


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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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