Monday, September 4, 2023

Final Touches- Lucretia

Lucretia needs sleeves yet which are just finished. I ended up using the rest of the green silk dupioni to line the giornea the outermost brocade garment. Which I am glad, it really gave the outfit more richness along with two types of trim. 

 Also did figure out a few necklaces from my collection that completes the outfit. Just in time to leave on vacation the end of next week. She is staying home, although a doll friend would be nice for an adventure. Lucretia takes up more room than I expected with her many layers. So I can either have he take up the table by herself or with one doll friend or move the others to the shelf next to my  desk.   

 I am overall pleased with me, completed luck with Lucretia. I really like the dimension that all the layering created with this outfit. The accessory is really playoff one another really well. I ended up using pretty much all of the two yards of silk dupioni for this doll. If I was gonna do anything differently, I may have gone with a different kind of sleeve, but this one works for now. She is just gorgeous and very pleased to have completed the project. 

With having used my second pair of baby shoes on this doll it gives her a lot of stability and I don’t need to have a doll stand for her. I really like how the green and gold works perfectly with her skin, tone and hair color. With reusing undressed porcelain dolls, this is also is a form of recycling. 

I have more project planning to do for the other dolls that are near by. Claudia is definitely going to need a tall stand because she can’t seem to balance on her own or needs to lean against a wall or bookcase. And if she’s not place, just write her one like wants to buckle under her weight.

So funny things to plan for, and take into consideration. There will be some exciting new updates in a couple weeks.

Looking forward to Autumn,

Maureen 

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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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