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Steampunk Halloween Costume

trebleheart wrote in steamfashion Oct 13, 2013 00:49

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... )

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Pattern 2172 From Simplicity

punk_violin wrote in steamfashion Nov 05, 2012 01:56

Alright, I need some advice.

( Help me please? )

help, sewing

Tutorial: Making a Bustle Skirt from a Window Panel

threerings wrote in steamfashion May 30, 2012 10:17

Hi again! I recently scored some gorgeous window panels from Goodwill and I've posted a tutorial showing how I made one into a long bustle skirt.

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diy, bustles, tutorials, ladies, sewing

Steampunk for Fire Spinners?

lady_blubrd wrote in steamfashion Mar 06, 2012 18:52

My friend and I are trying to brainstorm his outfit for an upcoming gig. He asked me if there was anything out there that could allow easy movement for while he spins fire and I kept looking at Rogues, Tribals, and Ragamuffins for inspiration...But, I'm really stumped now. Any sites or places in history I should look to for inspiration ( Read more... )

men's, sewing, dance

Godey's Lady's Book Patterns!

babsbybend wrote in steamfashion Dec 08, 2011 19:21

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

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"re-upholstering" a bridesmaid top

ersatz_read wrote in steamfashion Nov 17, 2011 13:05

Behind the cut are photos of a bustier top from a bridesmaid dress, re-covered in pieces of a pair of gray twill slacks, with shoulder straps added. Well, that's the short version, a lot was done to the bridesmaid top before the end. But I'm pretty happy with the results. The basic idea was to use the fit and (plastic) boning that already ( Read more... )

corsets, sewing

Victorian Gown for sale.

skeletonscloset wrote in steamfashion Oct 17, 2011 20:06

Hello All,

A while back I made this victorian style dress. It is a natural form inspired dress. Made out of green taffeta.
With the right accessoires you could make it a nice steampunk outfit. :)

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women's, ladies, sewing

I have fabric, but what should I do with it?

emokoi wrote in steamfashion Sep 10, 2011 18:09

Hello,

I have this floral fabric and I want to do something Steamy/ Victorian with it, but I'm kind of in a rut on this... I like making skirts and things for myself to wear and I also dabble in Lolita Fashion. I generally like a muted frilly style.

I've entertained the idea of selling them too, but I'd rather use it myself...

I have about two yards ( Read more... )

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Steampunk Outfit for a Wanderer

craftythales wrote in steamfashion Aug 05, 2011 00:05

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Steamy prints, ahoy!

saraquill wrote in steamfashion Jul 31, 2011 20:26

I've been reintroduced to spoonflower.com, which offers people the chance to design their own fabric prints, as well as let others buy fabric in the site's vast library of patterns. The prices aren't cheap, but since the prints runs are rather small scale, I can understand it.

Take a look at the things offered as steampunk: online shopping, diy, sewing