Here are all four mice on Katie's table on Tuesday when I delivered them. The fourth is a Tudor Lady. I have decided she is called Lady Jane.
I got quite carried away. I dug out this book, a gift from Steph and Gaz in 2018 [reviewed here] to get some ideas, particularly about 'underpinnings' I wanted to make a full Tudor skirt with a Farthingale petticoat. I used some firm fabric [insulation from a discarded coolbag] to make the shape. Then created a simple drawstring petticoat.
All topped off with a satin dress.[leftover curtain from Rosie's Worst Witch Cape] A pair of sleeves, and an overskirt made from some red and gold curtain fabric [from a sample book] with gold embroidery done on the machine Lace for a ruff - and a necklet made from an orphaned ear-ring.Mice all dressed in their best for the Museum's Grand Re-Opening.
The Tudor Lady looks splendid - you certainly had all the right bits for making her costume - very Elizabeth 1st
ReplyDeleteKatie has renamed her Rose, because she is the Tudor Rose!
DeleteThey all look wonderful. I'm sure the visitors will be enchanted by them
ReplyDeleteI am waiting for the children to see them - they will probably enjoy them more than the adults
DeleteDoesn't she look superb!!! Your mice are splendid!!!
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DeleteLady Jane looks splendid!
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What a beautiful result. You put such effort into any task you take on, Ang. Hope the museum appreciate your talents.
ReplyDeletePeople were very grateful this morning
DeleteLady Jane is a perfect Tudor lady (mouse)!
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DeleteThey’re gorgeous, I love the little ears. JennyP
ReplyDeleteSO fiddly!
DeleteYou’ve excelled yourself with these latest mice. They’re lovely. Such attention to detail! Well done. Charmaine
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DeleteVery regal!
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DeleteI knew today's mouse would be remarkable and she certainly is! I just love how you manage to recycle tiny bits of fabric etc. She is truly magnificent Ang. You will be so proud when you deliver these to the museum. Congratulations,
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It is very satisfying to recycle things into new objects
DeleteI love Lady Jane, your Tudor mouse. The fabric is just perfect for her dress.
ReplyDeleteIt seemed suitably elegant
DeleteLady Jane-Rose is absolutely gorgeous!
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DeleteLady Jane is fabulous, she looks very grand. Back in the day it must have been quite an ordeal just getting dressed! I bet the Museum are thrilled. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteOften ladies were pinned into their gowns by their maidservants. You had to be rich to wear such robes!
DeleteYour new liitle mice are brilliant. I love Lady Jane in her Tudor outfit.
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DeleteAnother masterpiece. How you work everything out amazes me.
ReplyDeleteI look at lots of pictures to get ideas
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