Saturday, October 7, 2023

Mother Load of Doll Making

Doll Supplies
I had come across the mother load of doll supplies. A couple months ago ran into a contact at local fabric store. If I was interested in doll patterns, which gave contact information. Well got the patterns last weekend, 1 large tote and 1 smaller full of new patterns uncut, two other totes of files of cut pattern. So I am going to organize that into drawers. So I can have a library doll patterns that is accessible just need to make room and par-down the items in that part of the basement. 

 Open Patterns
This weekend I just picked up 4 small totes of doll stands with metal and wooden bases.  Also one tote of composition doll bodies, which could be used with a porcelain or composition doll head. Plastic trash bag of eyes acrylic and glass, those been organized into two smaller totes that I was using for larger dolls.  A basket of doll skeletons and plastic jar of wax. All this has been labeled and organized in a dedicated spot. 

Sealed Pattens

The contact for the doll supplies will get ahold of me in the new year for other things she finds as going through the other totes of items. Free is the perfect price and happy to be able to use these to make wonderful art. Just the cost of gas. This along with the porcelain dolls from the Street of Shops with the 13 dolls is just perfect. Also going to share with my buddies on a group chat, supplies if they want some. Things happen in life and it makes you wonder if the stars aligned and this opportunity was meant just for you. The universe works in amazing ways. 

Happy,

Maureen 
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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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