Sunday, August 14, 2022

Five Down One to Go


This gown is meant to be more Spanish in style for this particular doll. Also we have some representation as this doll is silver haired, compared to the blonde, brunette and redhead openings. To achieve a more Spanish style,  I added a high neck pattern piece with this gown as compared to the past ones. I wasn’t sure if the addition she was going to turn out. Luckily it turned out just right filled in the neckline. Then I could rearrange the gold laurel-like trim to fit the new bodice pattern. 

This gown is in a lovely jewel tone green velvet gown with gold details.  The main part of the finishing process is sewing a lot of trim on the outer skirt. It’s not the sheer amount I used for the Elizabethan style doll finished earlier. Although I am glad to be able to use all the training of this trim, it’s lovely to work with. I found the gold Laurel trim at Joann fabrics. I am very pleased with how it turned out and was able to incorporate three different type of gold trim into this doll’s outfit. 

I had a lot of luck with the velvet and lace trim because of using fray check liquid on smaller exposed seams that could pull free from the seam. PVC glue could be used in the same but is much slower drying, takes about 24 hours. Hyde glue that would be boiled down from animal skins, also take about 24 hours to dry fully. The making of hyde glue is a very smelly process from scratch.  

I have to also work on necklaces for this doll too. The necklace day will have to happen on some weekend soon. So the necklace can drape on the front of the gown. Plan on making at least 4 so far. I have what I need for a good chain for the German gown for the final doll in this series. Here is how the room looks like with rearranging the sewing case to the other side near the dresser and then stacking the walnut doll cases. They look impressive but cluttered on the dresser, this way the dolls are better protected.

 I do not have a walnut case for the German 1560 Cranach style doll, that I plan on making soon. So will have to see what I can do with either exchanging out dolls every so often or find a different case. Will see what I come up with eventually, no rush. Spent one part of my weekend collecting tools from my Dads estate. Making a list putting them in tool chests so they can be appraised. Lots of memories and will have even better tools for making some awesome things, thanks Dad.

Cool things to come,

Maureen 


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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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