Sophia Mantle (1775-1810) Pattern || #2204

Difficulty: Intermediate    The fabulously decadent Sophia Mantle is based on images and extant examples of fashionable mantles worn in the last quarter of the 18th century and the first decade of the 19th. It features a shorter back which ends approximately 4''/10cm below the waist, long front 'points' or lappets, a dramatic hood gathered in with pleating at the neck, and a tie fastening designed to close low on the bust. View A features narrower, slightly shorter lappets. View B features wider, longer lappets. The capacious hood is big enough to fit over extravagant 1770s and 80s hairstyles. Wear it up, framing the face, or down, forming a collar that falls over the shoulders. The Sophia is fully lined with an optional interlining. The pattern includes detailed instructions on trimming the mantle with faux fur, marabou feather, or self-fabric or purchased brush fringe trimming. The trim may be used only on the hood hem, neck, and lappet ends, or around the entire border of the mantle