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How to really really repair umbrella? Poor old thing, help!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shahbanoo Pantea Jun 14, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I got a nice old umbrella to modify into a parasol, at a garage sale. It seemed fine except the plaid fabric was getting weak and tearing a little and one of the ribs was a bit bent. It has a long…Continue
Is there any cheerful Steampunk music?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lord Codie F.Taggart Jun 4, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I've heard a lot of Steampunk tunes over time but it all seems to be sort of sad, gloomy, or ironic. Is that because it refers to a time period that is actually past, gone and dead?I think there's…Continue
Space Opera, Doc Smith, Steampunk illustrations
Started Oct 15, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have just revisited some vintage science fiction that I remembered as good reading but dated and over the top when I read it in the early seventies. "Triplanetary" byt E E "Doc" Smith was…Continue
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Lepidoptera Wible replied to Ethyl Cannes's discussion Fabric in the group Steampunk Stitching AssociationLepidoptera Wible is attending RoseCity Steampunk Film Festival's event
GEAR Con 2012 at Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown/Convention Center
August 17, 2012 to August 19, 2012
Portland, Oregon's Gaslight Explorers, Adventurers, & Romantics Convention,GEAR Con 2012Celebrates Pacific Northwest history and steampunk & neo-Victorian creativity atCrowne Plaza Portland, August 17-19Pre-register for only $25 through March 31 at pdxgearcon.com. Follow @pdxsteampunkff for updates, use the "location"…See More
Lepidoptera Wible replied to Lady Olivia E. Leider's discussion I seek boots!"Check out Roaman's website. They have a, shall I say, wide selection of shoes and boots and the sizes are fairly accurate."
Lepidoptera Wible replied to Clock-Eyed Octopus's discussion Dyeing wedding dress - Update"I don't think you could have come up with a better color combination if you did it on purpose! Outstanding!"
Lepidoptera Wible replied to G.A. Jack Hammerquist's discussion Hair Band Goggles."Very original!
I must confess when I saw the subject title I first thought of David Lee Roth in Steampunk attire...
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Lepidoptera Wible replied to art donovan's discussion New Steampunk TV Series Needs Your Steampunk Art and Designs!!!"I found lots of information but not where to watch the show when it comes out. I have antenna TV so I'm expecting I won't be able to watch it anyway *sigh*."
Lepidoptera Wible replied to missjulie's discussion Online Patterns and Tutorials in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"You might want to check Simplicity 2895 for a nice frock coat as well as two waistcoats and a shirt. Or McCall's M4745 that has two coats and historical pants too."
Lepidoptera Wible replied to Katherine d'Armagh's discussion Steampunk Fashion Interpretations in the group Steampunk Stitching Association"It depends on just what you mean by "fit enough". If you mean you can't find a corset big enough, I know how that goes. I find mine on eBay in a 6x. Or, there is a Simplicity pattern series that shows dresses for Colonial, pioneer, or…"
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Steampunk Stitching Association
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!See More
Shahbanoo Pantea replied to Lepidoptera Wible's discussion How to really really repair umbrella? Poor old thing, help!"Do you think you could post pictures of what's wrong? I always replace the covers on my parasols once they're worn. It was quite common in the 19th century to do it because the fabric wasn't synthetic and so had a shorter life.
I know…"
Mademoiselle Suzette Cherie replied to Lepidoptera Wible's discussion How to really really repair umbrella? Poor old thing, help!"You have the BEST expert concerning umbrellas and parasols within your reach within the Empire. Her name is Professor Argon Bats. Add her and I'm sure she will be happy to advise you."
Lepidoptera Wible replied to Lepidoptera Wible's discussion How to really really repair umbrella? Poor old thing, help!"I have found diagrams of the construction of more modern umbrellas. This one is decidedly not, with the wooden shaft and not the metal tube they use nowadays. I think I may be onto something though. I hope."
"I can understand the situation, having often taken apart items beyond my skill to reconstruct. Hopefully some member of the Empire will have helpful information.
Best of luck with your efforts,
BMB"
Lepidoptera Wible posted a discussionHow to really really repair umbrella? Poor old thing, help
I got a nice old umbrella to modify into a parasol, at a garage sale. It seemed fine except the plaid fabric was getting weak and tearing a little and one of the ribs was a bit bent. It has a long wooden stem and a straight handle with a little carving and a ball chain loop, and the point at the top was missing any kind of cap, just the end of the stick coming through. It has 16 ribs and is the pagoda shape. I had it in my sewing/computer room for about a month. I just figured out a way to…See More
Lord Codie F.Taggart replied to Lepidoptera Wible's discussion Is there any cheerful Steampunk music?"I heard a good sing along song called No Guns Allowed In My Bar by Clockwork dolls. Another song called The Inventor's Daughter by The Cog is Dead"
Captain Jack Havock replied to Lepidoptera Wible's discussion Is there any cheerful Steampunk music?"The Clockwork Cabaret... I used to love them, and then they dissed me big time, and I really don't like them any more. Basically I wanted to use each others shows to help one another, but they just saw me as a competitor and gave me a bad…"
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