Thursday, November 11, 2021

Decluttering, Taking Stock, and Selling

We as gentles accumulate many items the longer we play, plus many of us have a mundane life too full of things as well. Being in the SCA is like living a double life at times, where you have things for a specific person for specific tasks or interests. I have periodically over the years have sold off garb on eBay. That time is coming again, as I want to narrow down Marrin's wardrobe to key pieces. I will have some middling and gentry items but things will be hitting the marketplace soon. I will have to go through and figure out sizes and prices. Planning on this being a winter task, since eBay has been sending me ads about listing things for free. Might as well take advantage plus clothing is easier to ship than household items. I decluttered my clothing this past summer, reorganized the fabric stash and craft supplies respectively. So this is part of the ongoing process. Thinking it might take me a few years to get things parred back to basic levels. Although it's good to keep working at it in swaths. 



In this same vein, I am also thinning household items like the spinning wheel herd. I have a yarn weasel/ winder and my Saxony Antique Spinning wheel that has served me well over the years. They work as intended but these two are not getting used since I upgraded to two different upright style wheels. It's the wheel I learned on but she has her issues being an antique and should be more a display piece.

 The Ashford Traveler Wheel I use for spinning with its 11 bobbins and the Maple Castle Wheel, which I use for plying since the 5 bobbins I have for her are huge. Both have pegs on the front for plying and both can do either task interchangeably. I discovered that each does one better and having the other wheel frees me to do either task without needing to change bobbins nearly as often.  

I am considering selling off my Great Wheel since she is not getting used as she should. Definitely, the most medieval wheel I have in comparison to the Saxony. She deserves to be in a better home as well, I have yet to list her. As I want to see how all the other items listed perform. For household items, I put up the wooden tray tables and a metal wheeled organizer so far, still more to go through and determine what needs to be given a new life with someone else.  Here is to hope all the things sell, fingers crossed.

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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