Why "The Tudor Revolution?"

Once Upon a Time...

There was an eager young girl in a small town that loved to learn about history. From the check wagon reenactors on school field trips, to women's suffrage, all the way back to ancient Rome. As this girl became a teenager, she began experimenting with her own dress because she was tired of trying to fit in and decided to have fun instead. She learned to sew, crochet, knit, and many other crafts, but there was always a curiosity and desire to know more about what had gone before. We have to know what has gone before in order to know where we are going.

In college, the girl joined a living history group that allowed for the study of several different time periods. The girl embraced her love of the renaissance and learning about the Tudors and Elizabethans. Several people wanted to tell this girl not to look up this time period because it is too hard, it is too expensive, or any number of other excuses. The girl considered their thoughts briefly, and then did what she wanted anyway.

2014 Phoenix Comic Con as a Panelist on Anne Boleyn
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This is my origin story coming into living history and historical costuming. Several well meaning people wanted me to make Norse clothing because that is what they liked to wear at events and I decided to go my own way. No one in the area was doing 16th century costuming at the time because it wasn't cool. I started a quiet revolution with my like minded friends to make the clothes we wanted to make and show others they can wear what ever they want too. We don't all have to have the same cookie cutter outfit, and events are far more interesting when there is variety. I have kept this revolution going in small but consistent ways everywhere I live. Study what makes you happy. Create what makes your heart sing. Don't be afraid to be the fanciest person at the ball if your clothes make you happy. You might turn into someone else's inspiration to level up their own game.

These days when I'm at costuming or living history events I am exceptionally happy, an that is because I wont my personal revolution to study and make the clothing that I love. Allow me to encourage you to follow your own passions and create the clothing you want to wear and see in the world.

1790's Round Gown from Summer 2020

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