Ivan Henry aka Moose Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) I (Ivan Henry Trading Company) have been working with a local seamstress to carry a 100% Linen Hand Finished Mantua - it's taken me a while to coordinate everything, but now I think we finally have it ready to go! These are custom ordered so allow 6-8 weeks. While I know most of you all here in the pub sew yer own garments, I figure there might be a few who don't and would like a nice mantua. Check it out: 1690s-1710s Mantua Edited February 11, 2010 by Ivan Henry aka Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oooooo... I feel a purchase coming on. How about a front view as well?? Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Henry aka Moose Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Oooooo... I feel a purchase coming on. How about a front view as well?? Here you go! In this picture the front sides are worn down. It was more common to wear them pushed back to reveal more of the petticoat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Coates-Sharpe Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 How forgiving are the measurements? I have to make a good set of stays before I can get my measurements with stays on, I have been looking for assistance with this as I have no craft with cloth at all, it could take a while. How long does it take to make, so I have an idea of a time frame to shoot for. I am going to order one, just have to have the particulars down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Henry aka Moose Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 How forgiving are the measurements? I have to make a good set of stays before I can get my measurements with stays on, I have been looking for assistance with this as I have no craft with cloth at all, it could take a while. How long does it take to make, so I have an idea of a time frame to shoot for. I am going to order one, just have to have the particulars down. Hey Anne. It takes 6-8 weeks for us to get one made. As far as the measurements, it certainly helps to have a stay on when you measure. It doesn't really need to be "the stay" you'll be wearing all of the time, just "a stay". I am meeting with our seamstress today to get all the measurements she'll need. I'll get back with you today or tomorrow. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Souris Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Could you pass along that Kelly with a K looks absolutely lovely? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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