How to make an 18th Century Mantelet- Part 1

Welcome to another Historical Sew Along! Join us to make your own 18th century mantelet using the B&T Mantelet Pattern as your starting point! In Part 1 we discuss what a mantelet was, cut out our fabric, start assembling the body & hood, and start hemming trim. Supplemental Videos and Links Useful for this Sew Along: Supplies List: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/mantelet-sew-along Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/onlivinghistory/bt-digital-pattern-references/bt-013-mantelet/ Pattern available on our website: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/burnley-trowbridge-women Non US customer can find our pattern here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1339870506/burnley-trowbridge-mantelet-digital?click_key=aa5bb961e4c365d84fd544a18d2c7471f6a6aa75%3A1339870506&click_sum=7b9fe11b&ref=shop_home_active_6 Quick Stitch Tutorial - Hem Stitch: https://youtu.be/TsxJz2J0-Vk?si=PWKS0SkUd9cKvFph 00:00 Introduction 00:39 What is a mantelet? 01:44 Materials 03:03 Length and Shape 04:08 Cutting Out Fabric 06:05 Start Pinning it together 08:12 Corners 10:18 Corners in slow motion 13:15 Stitcing in lining 14:18 Hood 15:35 Trim hemming 17:36 Next time Images: The Morning Toilette, Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin, Date: c.1740, Nationalmuseum, Stockholm, Sweden A Lady of Fashion with Black Shawl and Black Shoes, Attributed to John Collet, 1778, Yale Center for British Art