Costumes

Ill-fitting Dress: The curse of the modern pattern

January 12, 2012
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Ill-fitting Dress: The curse of the modern pattern

Any person can step into a local craft or fabric store and buy a pattern for most anything these days, especially costuming, but I must warn my fellow sewers of the pitfalls of modern patterns. This toted example of a Regency/Romantic Period dress, think Jane Austen, is so ill-fitting that this tiny waif is swimming in a dress that should hug her bodice perfectly, as was customary in the period. Steampunk clothing can suffer from the same issues since it is designed after Victorian fashion, which requires exact fitting. Too loose and you will look frumpy and too tight...

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The Wearing of Underthings

November 17, 2011
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The Wearing of Underthings

Perhaps more daunting than knowing what to wear under your attire is how to put it on. Since Steampunk fashion isn’t authentic Victorian fashion there are many cheats that a person can employ: however, I always recommend that a woman wear a corset and a man should sit his pants comfortably at his waist (not hips), which is best achieved with suspenders. One may wonder how to put on all those layers, and many a man may wonder how to get it off. The main complaint and confusion from women who wear a corset is it’s too hot and...

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The Fashion Side of Steampunk

April 26, 2011
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The Fashion Side of Steampunk

When stepping into the world of Steampunk many people often wonder what they should wear and what genre to use.  Is Steampunk Edwardian, Victorian or even WWI era? Is it gears, goggles, or top hats? Can girls wear pants and short skirts? Can I be a pilot, pirate, or cowboy? The answer to ever question above is yes. Fashion of the Steampunk world is supremely diverse. It encompasses several eras and can be reworked into your own unique style. Unfortunately this can make deciding what to wear very difficult. My first suggestion is decide your persona. Do you want...

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