Hey, I am working on a Halloween costume that is Steampunk. I'm sewing it myself. I am working off of the Simplicity 2172 pattern and am currently working on the skirt. I have the jacket done. I used a different pattern for the corset as I did not like the look of the bustier and I can make a properly boned corset anyway. My dilemma her is the ( Read more... )

I have been asked to modify a leather greatcoat into a highwayman style coat. You know the type, with the shoulder cape.
Basically, I need a pattern for just the cape, as the coat is already there.
Anyone know of any free ones? Or can give me some advice on how to draft one?

I have another steampunk sewing pattern for sale. It's an Aviator Hat, perfect for dieselpunk or airship pirate outfits.


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I have a new sewing pattern for sale.
 
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So, Simplicity has released a new steampunk sewing pattern, and I think it's pretty awesome.

To celebrate, I made a post on my blog with a bunch of sewing patterns with steampunk potential, including a whole lot of free ones.

In fact, I have a whole category of posts on my blog that are nothing but links to steamy patterns.

Hope it's useful!

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Hello fellow steampunks!

Given the fantastic response to my Steampunk Military Spats Pattern, I've developed a new downloadable sewing pattern. I'm very excited to announce that the Tie-On Bustle Pattern is now for sale!


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Hey, I'm new here although, I have used a couple tutorials here to make goggles, guns, etc lol, so I've known about this place for a little while ( Read more... )

Godey's Lady's Book was the Oprah/Ladies' Home Journal/Cosmopolitan magazine of the 1800's ( Read more... )

For Dragon*Con this year I made the ever so popular Simplicity 2172 outfit. The wine color of the dress on the package happens to be my favorite color to wear so my first dress off this pattern (because I plan on making more one day) looks very, very similar to it.

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Hello ladies and gentlemen! Baroness Violet von Mickelsburg, commander of the Airship Octavia, here.

I have finally finished putting together my first sewing pattern: Steampunk Military Spats.


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