Monday, December 20, 2021

Epic Book List

    During the Pandemic, I have been collecting many new or used research books. With less weekend entertainment, I was to purchase several titles that were on my list for many years, possibly a decade. I have given a few standout titles but didn't comprise a full list for everyone. These are not by any means the books anyone needs to buy to work on Historical Clothing. There are many resources online, I am just a niche bibliophile. Not all of these were purchased new, as I am happy to give a used book a happy home. 

Also, some older titles could be out of print, so keep that in mind if a title catches your eye. While out antiquing I happened into someone's sewing library that they were selling off.  Able to purchase some strategic titles, I wanted but didn't want Amazon to have the money. This was a much better way to have it go to someone who would appreciate it more. So no further to do on to the two-year list!

A Bibliography of Doll and Toy Sources by Dr. Ellen M Tsagaris Ph.D. JD 

1589 Tailors Pattern Book by Juan De Alcega

17th Century Dolls' House of the Rijksmuseum by Pijzel-Dommise

Cardweaving by Candace Crockett

Charted Patterns of the German Renaissance by  Bernhard Jorbin's Pattern Book 1589

Costume Close Up  Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-1790 by Linda Baumgarten

Couture Sewing Techniques by Claire Shaeffer 

Crewel Twists by Hazel Blomkamp

Cross Stitch Patterns from 1589 by Angela M. Foster

Dolls by Antonia Fraser

Dolls: Pleasures and Treasures by Antonia Fraser

English Dolls, Effigies and Puppets by Alice K. Early

Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles; 7th Edition by Phyllis G. Tortora

Drei Scnittenbucher by Marion McNealy

German Modelbucher 1524-1556 by Marion McNealy

Handwoven Tapy by Susan Faulkner Weaver

Learning to Weave by Deborah Chandler

Material Lives by Serena Dyer

Mannequins: Stories of the First Supermodel by Brandy Isadora

Medieval Children by Nicolas Orme 

Theater De la Mode: Fashion Dolls the Survival of Haute Couture by Edmonde Charles-Roux

The Clothing of the Common Sort, 1570-1700 by Margaret Spufford

The Geometry of Handsewing by Natalie Chanin

The Handweavers Pattern Dictionary by Anne Dixon

The Modern Maker Volume 2 by Mathew Gnagy

The Modern Maker Volume 3 Handsewing Mathew Gnagy

The Pocket: A Hidden History of Women's Lives 1660-1900 by Barbara Burman

The Practical Spinners Guide Series, each separate volume by fiber

The Warp by Blair Tate

The Woodwrights Shop by Roy Underhill

The Woodwrights Companion by Roy Underhill

Patterns of Fashion 1 by Janet Arnold

Spinning, Dyeing, and Weaving by Penny Walsh 

Toys, Trifles, and Trinkets by Hazel Forsyth

Tudor Fashion by Eleri Lynn

Tudor Textiles by Eleri Lynn

Wage, Labor and Guilds in Medieval Europe by Steven A. Epstein


Hope a few you might find useful, all are quite intriguing and informative,

Time to snuggle under a blanket with a cup of hot tea and read one,

Marrin


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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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