Quick and Dirty Conversion of Quirky Jacket to Steamy

Jul 19, 2011 16:58

Hi everyone,

The latest how-I-did it post at the Steam Wench's Salon (link below) involved me taking a quirky little thrift store find and, with just the addition of trim and the changeout of it's closure, turning it into a funky little steampunk jacket.  Full details are on my blog at the link below (along with many other posts, largely costuming ( Read more... )

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hannahsarah July 21 2011, 03:15:04 UTC
Whoa, what an improvement! I love how the drape of the trim accents the curve of the lapels. Everything flows together much better now.

You don't often see a remake that is better than the original, well done!

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fayanora July 21 2011, 07:49:36 UTC
Is that a winged trilobite?

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sauciwench July 21 2011, 16:36:34 UTC
Yes, yes it is. LOVE that pin!

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lolasangel July 22 2011, 01:04:54 UTC
Excellent upgrade!

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eohlas July 30 2011, 02:19:31 UTC
Wonderful job. This is really cute!

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