I made the mantua from that Reconstructing History pattern and it went together pretty easily. I stumbled a little bit over the garment being pleated to the body for fitting as I had never done it before. You definitely need another pair of hands. The only thing I remember being off was the strips that go along the neckline. I couldn't figure out how the pattern worked there so I did my own strips and finished it that way. Is that where you are having difficulty?
I made mine for a specific event and have no reason to wear it again which is too bad considering how comfortable it was to wear! Teena ________________________________ From: "Deb Salisbury, the Mantua-Maker" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 4:34:09 AM Subject: [h-cost] seeking help on constructing a mantua I'm passing this request on for Kerry. If you can help her, please contact her at [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- I am desperately seeking help on constructing a mantua (1680's). Have you any experience or know of anyone who has made this type of garment? I have tried Reconstructing History's pattern but it hasn't been very user friendly (to me) and I am getting very discouraged. Yes, we have talked to the pattern makers at Reconstructing History but they, too, have realized some discrepancies in pattern directions/instructions. I just thought I'd see if I could find someone else who might have created this kind of garment so as to get a different perspective or learn from their experience. I would appreciate your offer of furthering my email onto your costume list to see what we might be able to find out. Any assistance you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Kerry _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
