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K. Robin Egger
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- Seattle, WA
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teawithablackdragon replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Steampunk Maternity Costume in the group Steampunk Stitching Association
Kshni replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Steampunk Maternity Costume in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"'Empire-waisted' gowns... look up the Aesthetic Movement for Victorian styles that were pregnancy-friendlier than wearing a 'pregnancy corset'."
teawithablackdragon replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Steampunk Maternity Costume in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"Mantua Maker Tea Gown or Artistic Reform Pattern or Truly Victorian Tea Gown.
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Raydeen Graffam replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Steampunk Maternity Costume in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"you can always hide it with a beautiful piece of clothing :D"
Aurora Jane Marshall replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Steampunk Maternity Costume in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"This website has images of several maternity dresses from the 1820s-1900, including an image of a maternity corset. Looks like most of them were just less form-fitted, and were adjustable to accommodate the various stages of the pregnancy.
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Steampunk Maternity Costume
Looks as if my original costume plan for SteamCon IV (a friend and I were going to go as Dr. Jekyll and Miz Hyde) is out the window, as I will either be VERY pregnant, or just had a baby. I figured I would make two costumes, the second option is easy (I'll just be toting around a new born), the first, well, I'm drawing a blank.Can anyone suggest ideas as how to alter Victorian fashion to accommodate a very large belly?RobinSee More
K. Robin Egger is attending Diana Vick's event
Steamcon IV - Victorian Monsters at Hyatt Regency Bellevue
October 26, 2012 to October 28, 2012
In the dark and misty streets of Victorian London, so many monsters were born. It seems only appropriate to theme our Halloween fete with the most infamous monsters of all, in true steampunk style. So save the date! All will be revealed in time, but as with all truly glorious horror, anticipation will make it all the more chilling... October 26th - 28th 2012 Hyatt Regency Bellevue Author Guest of Honor: Kim Newman Artist Guest of Honor: Joe Benitez Musical Guests of Honor: Raputina Monster…See More
Professor Argon Bats replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"Very creative. They remind me of Swedish rag rugs : a nice way to use up old garments that are past mending. Or in this case probably sewing scraps? Either way they hint at "eco" appeal, and they are very cute."
Linda Lindsey - Steamstress replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"Ooo, very interesting hats. Lots of texture and interest.
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Lady Ader replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"I recently started making coiled top hats and opened an etsy store. I'm still adding my inventory but would like some feedback."
Professor Argon Bats replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"Oh, and I recently opened an etsy shop too :-)"
Princess Cindy L. Q. Chisholm replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"Seconded! What a clever idea......very good, my dear!"
Professor Argon Bats replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"I love the glove handbag, how creative and crazy (in the good way)! Does it have a lining that keeps ones possessions from getting irretrievably lost in the fingers? Or is that the fun of it ;-)"
Arabella Astor replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"I've just finished several items for my Freak Show Couture line, that I've posted on etsy http://http://www.etsy.com/listing/85811817/"
Erssie Major replied to K. Robin Egger's discussion Items for Sale in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"I design knitting and crochet patterns. I have a couple of accessories, stockings and armwarmers that could be used for Steamy stuff. I am designing some specific things for steampunk next year, but mainly kids items as there is a lack of stuff for…"
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- Just recently (about a year ago) found Steampunk. I am an avid costumer and have found my Costumer's Heaven with the style and look of Steampunk.
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- At 9:13am on September 8, 2011,
Jolly Roger said… - Happiest wishes on this the anniversary of your birth ma'am;)
- At 5:09am on July 28, 2011,
Michelle Thorstrom said… Ooooh, man. I wish I could encourage you to go into the "custom" world, but it will be like getting kicked in the face repeatedly if you don't do it right. Women get.....crazy about their costumes, and that is putting it lightly. I've had women verbally abuse me, insult my employees, and threaten lawsuits over stupid little costumes. You HAVE to do some serious communication about what can be expected from both parties. Even after this is done, you, as the artist, have to make sure you charge a MASSIVE amount for your time, otherwise, there is no reason to do it. With about 99% of the custom orders I've taken on, I THOUGHT it would be fairly easy to fill their requests, and I charged them accordingly, only to find that the project took hours more work, lots more material, and way more profanity. There is no way to go back in and ask the customer for $100 because their stupid outfit ripped your soul out and chewed it up.
The best thing that I have found is getting a whole outfit together, taking really good pictures, and then offering it to people in other fabrics that you already have. That way, the customer can see exactly what they're getting, and they won't be tempted to think of their own "design" ideas. It's all fine and dandy to think that your ideas are better than the designers, but there is a REASON that they are the designer and there's a reason you liked their stuff in the first place!
Phew, this gets me all riled up. Oh, and get used to working longer hours than you ever thought possible. I wake up at 4 in the morning to make this all happen.
Good luck! It CAN be done! You just have to be fiercely passionate! Perhaps you should read some of my blogs. They shed a lot of light on this business. www.damseldress.blogspot.com
- At 2:44pm on July 27, 2011, Michelle Thorstrom said…
Hey Robin! Nice to meet you! I love the corset you made for yourself! it looks like you're kicking butt! If you ever have any construction questions, I'd be glad to help! I do admire DIYers (although, shamefully, I"m SOOOO grateful that there are people who don't want to make their own costumes so I can do it for them and make a living! )
- At 11:53am on April 16, 2011,
Apothecary C. Robyn Ginger said… - Yes...please forgive my mispelling. I happen to enjoy tea with The Widow Kate Next quite often and she so enjoys spilling a bit of arsenic into my cup. It quite damages the senses. She has well depleted my leech supply but she is correct in that it does give me quite the pale skin which is so fashionable these days. I do hope you'll come join us. We can be found in the group Just a bit of Arsenic.
- At 10:21am on April 15, 2011, Apothecary C. Robyn Ginger said…
- Welcome to the Empire K. Robin. I already like you...anyone with an initial followed by a Robin must be goodly. :)
- At 3:52pm on April 12, 2011,
Captain Denvo Pryde said… - Welcome to the Empire Hope you enjoy your stay.
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