Trying to find a good quality corset for my Victorian outfit. I was something with a good line, not too expensive, and durable/comfy.

I have a few places I'm looking at, but does anyone have any suggestion that I might look into?

JB and I are working on our Steampunk characters for Brimsteam.  Not sure if we'll be going, but it's a fun creative project.  We actually were toying with idea while working on the Alice outfit, though I did make sure to keep us focused on the task at hand.  Well, now we feel incredibly inspired to start some work on our stuff... and updates will ( Read more... )

The Epic Task of Sewing a Button back on a shirt!

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I contacted one of the refs at Cambrion requesting access to the forums (and possibly database). I've been debating doing that for a while. Actually was harder to do than I expected, but it's all cool. JB and I have been toying with the idea of me coming out to a couple games sometime, though if we do this season, I'd only be visiting and would ( Read more... )

I've been wracking my brain as to whether we can afford to go to either festival, given the financial changes (ie. new car). But since my payments and interest was lowered even further upon contract signing, we might be able to go to one of them ( Read more... )

Apparently, Wicked Faire 2010 might be a "Mad Hatter's Tea Party".

One word comes to mind. "Eeeeeeh!!!"

My plan is to start working on my stuff early this year. Designs, supply accumulation, etc. I already was leaning in a direction (steampunk mechanic) but might change that original idea to fit the theme.

Hm... Gotta read the actual Alice in ( Read more... )

Just a few more photos from Wicked Faire. We didn't get the camera out as much as I would have liked, and since we were participating in the contest, we didn't get pics of each contestant. I also didn't resize the few I got of other faire people except the oober cool henna woman and the buddy from HS.


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You never know what you'll find...
Best to be prepared with your protective gear!!!

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I got my corset last night. Damn! It gives a really nice shape and fits great. I sent a question to the seller regarding one part that doesn't seem quite what they stated on the listing, but I think when they said "steel boning" the likely meant "spring steel", which is still accurate and allows more flexilibily and comfort. I tried it on. Mind you ( Read more... )

Yesterday, JB and I got a bit of work done on our outfits. Not a ton, but progress is progress in the world of parenthood. We dug out my serger and my sewing machine. My poor sewing machine needed to be cleaned up and oiled, but it worked beautifully still ( Read more... )