Sewing a Historically Accurate Hocus Pocus Costume 2- Making the Mantua Gown

Let's continue our journey in making a 1690s ensemble worthy of Winifred Sanderson! Since the 17th century is so often forgotten when it comes to fashion, we're giving it a little love. It's an era of silk trains, elegant drapery, and ruffled sleeves- all in the package of a loose and comfy robe!

Our second video is all about 17th century mantua gown- the first time women in the trades took over gown making! It's an unusual type of dress that gave me quite a challenge. So let's explore how this garment would have been made (completely sewn by hand!).

But first, let's take a look at the Hocus Pocus film costumes and dive into their inspirations. Mary, Sarah, and Winifred Sanderson all have their origins in fairy tales and mythology, but have a few surprises up their sleeves! They certainly aren't your typical 17th century witches.

More about your "typical 17th century witch" from Abby Cox here:    • The Odd Historical Origins Of the Witch Hat  

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Cut of Women's Clothes: https://www.amazon.com/Cut-Womens-Clo...

Fabrics
Spotted Silk: https://www.renaissancefabrics.net/pr...
Green Silk: https://www.silkbaron.com/product_p/9...
Plum Silk: https://www.silkbaron.com/product_p/8...

🖼 Rustic Dress: https://collections.lacma.org/node/20...
🖼 1780s "Princess dress": https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
🖼 Lady Macbeth: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...
🖼 Ophelia: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
🖼 Hocus Pocus Costumes: https://hollywoodmoviecostumesandprop...
🖼 17th c Prints: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv...
🖼 Early Mantua: https://collections.lacma.org/node/20...
🖼 Later Mantua: https://collections.mfa.org/objects/3...


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