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Call for Pattern Testers for 18th century mantle patterns!

UPDATE: due to an overwhelming response, applications to test this pattern are now closed.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to apply! Amber of Virgil’s Fine Goods and I have been working on a particularly adorable and exciting new 18th century pattern collection to add to the Scroop + Virgil’s Fine Goods historical pattern collaboration – three 18th century cloak and mantle patterns which will be available individually, or as the ultimate awesome pattern bundle. Our pattern is almost finished, but we want to check that it’s as fabulous as possible, so we need testers to help us check it out! If you’d like to apply be one of them, keep reading to learn more! Please note that we always get significantly more applicants than we have spots available, so we are not able to include everyone who applies in the testing pool. The Patterns: The Marie Mantle:  1740-1779, is an unlined short mantle with two body views and an optional small hood.  The pattern includes instructions on self-fabric trim variations, as well as instructions on …