The Crossroads of the Aether
Steampunk Stitching Association
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A united association for seamstresses, tailors and crafters of the steampunk variety from all across the globe and sky. Come in, sharpen your scissors, thread your needle and enjoy conversation with fellow creative types!
Location: The Aether
Members: 602
Latest Activity: May 14
1. Be Excellent to each other!
2. Advice, suggestions and Instructions may be freely dispensed here, providing that your words and your work is your own. Otherwise, credit the creator.
3. Feel free to promote business and trade! If you'd like to share your wares, or solicit a commission either is fine.
4. Please don't slander anyone else's work, mock, "spork" or otherwise condemn another person's creation. Criticism should be constructive and you never know who's going to look at something you say on the internet so it's not very nice to giggle and point at strangers.
Nothing everyone didn't know already, I'm sure!
Discussion Forum
Fabric
Started by Ethyl Cannes. Last reply by Rt Rev.Hammer, Archimandrite May 14. 32 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings, all.While in general I find that a Steampunk look is created by form, I'm curious what fabrics people have chosen that they feel help create The Look. I'm a huge fan of quilting prints,…Continue
Sewing non Clothing items
Started by Miss Ernesta May. Last reply by Rt Rev.Hammer, Archimandrite May 14. 3 Replies 1 Like
I do occasionally help with a coat or waistcoat project or alter an existing item for myself with added lace and ruching and the like.But my primary sewn product is my hand sewn dolls, I've done a…Continue
What's in YOUR project basket?
Started by Sair Blades. Last reply by Rt Rev.Hammer, Archimandrite May 8. 457 Replies 2 Likes
/end cheesy moodWhat all has everyone been working on lately? Any cool projects in mind? Any freshly completed?I'm working on my first corset commission... now I'm an Amateur with a capital A for my…Continue
Frock Coat Tutorials?
Started by Rev. Luficarius Ratspeed. Last reply by Rt Rev.Hammer, Archimandrite May 5. 22 Replies 1 Like
There have been lots of threads on the group but none that I've seen that do more than chip at the edges of men's dress. And there always comes the periodical plea of "Frock Coat Tutorials" or "Frock…Continue
Butterick #4669/A
Started by Miss Phoebe. Last reply by Rt Rev.Hammer, Archimandrite May 4. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I just finished this today. I found a fabulous cream-colored silk blouse with a big bow at the neck at the Salvation Army for less than $5, and I think this little piece will look fabulous with it.…Continue
Another great idea brought to you by Dr. P.H. Huff in Stuff
Started by Jonathan Harker. Last reply by Rt Rev.Hammer, Archimandrite May 4. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Hey guys and ladys of the world of steam, someone should do a sewing magazine for steam punk out fits. and how to's ......... like how to make a bustle, so on Continue
Some of my projects
Started by Lady White. Last reply by Lady White Mar 25. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ello ladies and gentlefish. how are we all today? I have been working on steamed items for a couple of months now and im quite pleased to say that this project ive been working on is coming along…Continue
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Steampunk Accessories for sale!
Started by Katherine Yore Mar 6. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Many beautiful fascinators, hats and cocades available at my Etsy store:https://www.etsy.com/shop/seamstressofsteam…Continue
Online Patterns and Tutorials
Started by missjulie. Last reply by Lady Sarah Rose DeMon Jan 30. 53 Replies 2 Likes
Post online patterns and tutorials here.Please indicate if they cost anything, just so we know. Otherwise we'll assume they're free ;)Continue
Corsets, corsets, corsets...
Started by Rev. Luficarius Ratspeed. Last reply by Professor Argon Bats Jan 22. 40 Replies 0 Likes
Do I understand the popular notion here is 'it ain't steampunk unless it has a corset involved!' (?)I thought it best that I spin-off this from the other previous conversation started by…Continue
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Comment by Aurora Jane Marshall on May 3, 2012 at 5:51am -
Thank you! I found it. I knew someone here would know what I was talking about. :)
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Comment by Josephine Daphne Boone on May 2, 2012 at 9:07pm -
I found a link on her blog: Mardigan Enterprises
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Comment by Josephine Daphne Boone on May 2, 2012 at 9:04pm
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Emrys Fynery might be the people you are looking for. They had some gauntlets like that at TempleCon last February, but it looks like they don't currently have any in stock.
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Comment by Aurora Jane Marshall on May 2, 2012 at 8:46pm
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So while I was at the Symposium, I saw someone with a seamstress gauntlet--a leather armband with tiny spools of thread, a sheath for embroidery scissors, and an itty bitty pin cushion. She gave me the name of the Etsy shop where she found it, but I wasn't able to write it down at the time and I couldn't find it when I tried searching. Does anyone know where I might find one?
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Comment by Professor Argon Bats on May 1, 2012 at 3:51pm -
I haven't made one, so you can decide what my input is worth - but would second and elaborate one some of the other replies. I've fiddled with a few various leather projects though.
1. If you mean a real corset that will be laced in without stretching out of shape, then you will want either rather heavy leather, which is hard to work with and maybe best suited if you have done a bit of work with it already. Some leathers can even be molded to some extent when wet, and will be hard and hold the shape once dry, which can be used to great effect but again requires some experience: find someone who can help and guide you. Upholstery weight type leather is softer, won't do the molding thing, but will be more comfy and strong enough.
2. The other option for a real corset in leather is to make it in coutil or other very strong, stable non-stretching cotton, and use a thinner leather as your "fashion fabric" to cover the cotton, the cotton being what holds the shape and takes all the tension.
3. Remember that leather is less forgiving than most fabrics, in that you can't pin, or sew awry and try again, because the pin/stitching holes will show forever once made. Also, regular sewing machines tend to choke on anything but lightweight leathers so you may be faced with either finding (someone who owns) a machine that can handle it, or do it by hand. Remember to use special leather needles in either case. Special thread is a good idea too (or at least strong mercerized cotton); bee's wax to further condition the thread may be a good idea too.
4. I'd use a good pattern that you have either tried before or at least tried out in a mock up. The version of home made pattern I know in lieu of papier maché is actually duct tape, because you can get a bit of waist reduction while wrapping it on (on top of cling wrap!! unless you are into really weird S&M stuff trying to get it off your skin, no, thanks, please don't tell us LOL).
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Comment by Euphrenia McGee on May 1, 2012 at 11:44am -
Remember that leather stretches, especially when damp, as with sweat. You might want to make it for show rather than as an actual supportive foundation garment.
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Comment by Ryan Grimm on May 1, 2012 at 7:45am
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I think you have a few options on making the corset:
first being to use an existing fitted corset as a pattern.
Second is to take an old t-shirt fitted over whatever (if any!) clothing you will be wearing, and while wearing it start covering it with paper mache until thickly covered. Let it dry, then cut it off in places where you would be doing stitching/seams. Then use THAT as your pattern.
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Comment by Ainsley Wilhelmina Doyle on May 1, 2012 at 7:00am -
I have decided that I want to make a leather corset. Has anyone else done this? Am I crazy to think I can do this? Is there anything that I need to know before I start?
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Comment by Hilerey Amanda Mae on April 19, 2012 at 9:13am -
I love this Book!
"Sew What! Skirts" By Francesca Denhartog & Carole Ann Camp
16 simple styles you can make with fabulous fabrics. This is a great book for beginners too. You will learn how to make your own patterns and design skirts to fit your shape.
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Comment by Betty Bee Bicycles on March 15, 2012 at 12:58pm -
I have been gone for sometime, oh how I missed this web page. So I have found a good web that provides ready made Steampunk. Ahhh yes you might look like someone else but it is up to you to make the outfit all of your very own. Use your cretive brain and have fun. "Pyramid Collection"
Betty Bee Bicycles
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