Friday, September 2, 2022

Six Down Zero to Go

Well after months of this 6-doll series fashion doll project. We are finally at an end. I completed the German-style 16th-century doll. I made sure to include typical colors, fabric textures, and some shiny trim to set off and not clash against all the other festooned dolls in the series. The colors of this current doll outfit are black white, gold, and orange.The wulsthaube head-covering really worked out well with the padded doughnut underneath giving it structure. Its padding is just not needed in the skirts with such thick velvet and precise pleating of cartridge pleats doing their work. The padded hair cover is the same as is recreated by many Saxon renaissance re-creators in the SCA. Really was able to use some reference images as well as tutorials online through blog entries to get this look just right.

I did add a silk organza Medici collar to the Elizabethan doll even though it’s later like the style of the skirt. It goes very well with the doll and I think sets off the look quite nicely.  I will include a picture here for that change. The rest of the dolls are all the same as previously photographed here on the blog. Very pleased to see them and their distinctive style for each region represented.

The dolls are housed in 5 solid walnut cases, 4 stacked on top of one another. The other is on the nearby short curio that contains other dolls.  I stacked the sturdy walnut cases next to a bookshelf in my room for stability. I am creating a YouTube for next month on showing the dolls in their cases and how it looks in the room with the bookshelves. Really tickled pink to be at the end of this project and to have each doll turn out so well individually. 

It’s back to spinning for now till the next inspiration hits. Although I don’t have more room in the doll cases. I liked the formula of porcelain doll head and hands to them assemble the body and creat the 16th century garb. Considering a Holland style doll possibly. Although will fill up my near b my shelf with dolls if I keep making them 14” or taller. Such a predicament, considering brining my gaggle of well dressed doll friends to Fabric, Fiber, and Fighting. 

Will see later in the year if it’s feasible. For now I love them all, I made them all, and I have them all, my 7 year old self is impressed. 

Looking forward to eventing eventually, 

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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