The Mantua-Maker is a historical sewing pattern company specializing in women's clothing. All patterns are multi-sized, and are based on actual garments, pattern drawings, or engravings and photographs …

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The Mantua-Maker Historical Patterns Catalog and Price List. Renaissance, Regency, and Victorian sewing patterns.

An overview of the historical sewing patterns offered by the Mantua-Maker. Renaissance, Georgian, Regency and Victorian sewing patterns.

Regency and Romantic era sewing patterns from the Mantua-Maker. Ladies clothing patterns for 1800 to 1836. Dresses, underwear, a corset, mitts, and more.

Victorian sewing patterns from the Mantua-Maker. Includes dresses, skirts, bodices, underwear, bathing suits, and more.

1800 - 1820 Regency Corset sewing pattern from the Mantua-Maker. Needed for the Regency silhouette.

What is a mantua maker?The mantua was a fashionable style of gown in the late 1600's. While the mantua was popular, women gained the legal right to make this loose, flowing gown. Before this …

1880's - 1890's Corset Cover sewing pattern from the Mantua-Maker. A corset cover protects your corset and softens the silhouette. Two neckline options.

1880 - 1895 Simple Swimming Dress from the Mantua-Maker. Easily-made Victorian Bathing Suit.