Saturday, July 4, 2020

All the Projects


Belt from 14th century located
 now in Musee National du
Moyen Age, Clunny
Well haven't been working on much Tudor or Doll projects lately. My hands have healed from my last wood carving session, although I am formulating my next steps with the wooden head of the 1/2 scale doll. More to come on the Dastardly Doll project,  please stay tuned.

 As always, I do have a side project that is an easy finish. Easy wins are important to maintain focus and motivation during this time of separation from events. This time it is a 14th century belt on leather. So I bought some studs from Billy and Charlie Pewter and had a bronze buckle and chafe from Ebay years before. I made the theme acorns, since the buckle I found had them featured. What can I say, sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't ;-) I have a thicker black leather belt that I wanted to remake into something more medieval.  After a few days of researching, I did find an extant belt that seemed to have more than one metal used in its construction of studs decoration. A few are leather with some studded, some plain with just buckle and chafe as decoration. Depending on the level of decoration denoted your class status in society. So nobles had almost all metal over a tablet woven or leather base. The royals belts, you couldn't see the base of the belt for the decoration. So I am making a gentry to low noble with some studs and decoration.

My Black
 Leather Belt 
Earlier this year I made another order the Billy and Charlie pewter to buy some medieval purse frames, I have one large and one small. So I have the pattern to make those to compliment this belt and corresponding hooks that are sewen on to the belt. I hope to wear it with my green wool dress and my embroidered hood. So this would help complete some earlier medieval ensembles for me. As they are easier to wear than Tudor for Pennsic and other hotter SCA events I want a few simple pieces for variety sake as well. Now is the time to work up some simple medieval garb during the Pandemic. Don't worry my Tudor is not going away anytime soon.  
full length 
Black Leather 
Belt 

Knowing your time period like the back of your hand is very important. In addition important to have a good understanding on what was worn other geographical places during different time frames in the Medieval world. You could tell where someones persona is from and their class by the clothing style and fiber content they wear.  This can make it easier to ask proper questions and make acquaintance. Have your focus of study but also be peripherally familiar with your fashion history to understand others persona tastes.  Its notably useful with arts and science when you are presented to someone to understand their art better. 

The purse frames
needle case 
and whistle

At this point with the belt I have the studs, the hooks, the buckle and chafe set. I have to do some thread decoration around the studs on the leather. I haven't made the fabric pouch for the purses yet. The goal is to find the perfect fabric and use the enclosed patterns to make the finished item, sew it to the frame. I have progress photos of the belt, its coming  along nicely. 

A side note, hoping everyone has a happy and healthy Independence Day weekend. 


Marrin 


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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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