Steampunk Symposium Shoulder Detail: How To

Bella used a strip of faux leather as the base for the shoulder epaulettes.  Under the faux leather is a piece of thin cardboard glued to the fabric piece using fabric glue.  The cardboard is cut slightly smaller.  That left an edge of the faux leather for sewing.  She used a few stitches to hold the faux leather piece in place.  Then, sewed a tighter stitch when sewing the fringe on. 

Steampunk Symposium Military Costume Shoulder

Here's a close up of the shoulder detail Bella added.

Gearing Up for Event Season

Sorry to have been slacking on posts through the winter.  We have been very busy with other business.  Our first event of the year will be the Steampunk Symposium in Cincinnati.  April 26-28.  Bella is busy working on her airship military uniform.  Here are the before and after pictures of the jacket.

Vintage Trinkets by Prima

I found these little bits at Archivers this weekend.  Not sure how I will use them yet...maybe on a badge...?
How would you use them?

Steampunk @ Gettysburg Civil War Style

Prissy has been busy creating a costume for this event.  Here are some in-process pictures. 

Dyeing Lace & Trim

Prissy couldn't find the right color of trim for her costume.  So, she bought white trim and used a scrapbook product, called Glimmer Mist, to change the color.  She also added boiling water and 3 Tablespoons of white vinegar.  It's just like dyeing Easter eggs. 

Dress Re-Do

Bella is busy sketching a new design to rework a prom formal.  Trying to make it look more Victorian without adding tons of weight.  Here's the 1st rough draft showing the back of the dress.