Diary of a Mantua Maker
Monday, November 3, 2008

Coming Soon.....

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Hello again!  I am finally managing to get out from under the process of moving and back to the clothing.  Unfortunately I don't have mu...
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Monday, September 22, 2008

Bodice Assembly

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When putting together a woman's jacket or a bodice for a gown, the assembly techniques are generally the same.  I've already shown i...
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Caraco 3

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I apologize for the delay, things have been hectic with preparing to move soon.  Hopefully I will have more time for projects once October c...
Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hand Sewing Techniques

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I'm going to try to cover some of the basic stitches and their uses.  There are so many other stitches and I really recommend purchasing...
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Saturday, August 2, 2008

Caraco 2

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A new and better picture of my Caraco mock-up.  I added in the tabs and cuffs as well. I think I'm going to alter the front piece slight...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Caraco 1

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Here is the first of my on-going project updates.  This one is a caraco jacket which is featured in Fashion in Detail.  What makes it unusua...
Saturday, July 26, 2008

Perfectly Pleated Petticoats

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Yet another essential part of the 18th century woman's wardrobe was the petticoat.  You can't go around wearing breeches after all! ...
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Monday, July 21, 2008

Pockets!

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Today I'm going to give instructions on building a pocket.  They are probably the most simple of 18th century garments, so this would be...
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