Sew It Yourself

DIY Tips For Budget-Conscious Steampunks

January 12, 2012
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I’ve seen quite a few “Steampunk on a budget” lists, but in a personal effort to combat the misconception that Steampunk is only for those with extra cash laying around, here are my suggestions for a DIY steamy wardrobe. I’m a 23-year-old recent college graduate on a budget. I paid my way through school while driving a 15-year-old car (that recently fell apart, so now I’m making car payments). I also paid for my own orthodontic braces and continue to pay many other living expenses. If I can be an active member of the Steampunk community  and dress Steampunk...

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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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