Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Go to Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Pattern suggestions for Steampunk Girl Genius Cinderella costume! Mad scientist, you say? I'm thinking MAD SEW-IST!
cnp71203 Intermediate Member since 4/27/06 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post 2 members like this. Date: 3/27/10 8:48 PM So I've gone a bit mad and am dying to make this "Steampunk Cinderella" gown to wear to Mardi Gras next year. I'm linking because I can't post the picture due to copyright and all that stuff. I'd decided I was going to make a costume and I just LOVE the idea of this! I'm looking for pattern suggestions for my experiment. I'm getting started soon because I know it will be a lot of work. (by the way, anyone else LOVE the Girl Genius webcomic? So awesome!) ------ I'm crystalnickel on Ravelry! My Crafting Blog: http://cnp71203.blogspot.com/ My Website: http://cnp005.250free.com/
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3322	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/27/10 9:57 PM Actually, that looks like a fun dress to recreate. Elaine (who knows absolutely nothing about Girl Genius...yet.) ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
cnp71203 Intermediate Member since 4/27/06 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post In reply to goodworks1 Like this post Date: 3/27/10 10:08 PM That was my first thought upon seeing it - MUST.MAKE! I think I need to find patterns for a big princessy skirt, a sweetheart neckline, and an underbust corset. I am just hoping that someone more familiar with costumey patterns than I will have suggestions for something that works. (You should totally read Girl Genius. If you appreciate any combination of "Adventure, Romance, MAD SCIENCE!" you will love it!) ------ I'm crystalnickel on Ravelry! My Crafting Blog: http://cnp71203.blogspot.com/ My Website: http://cnp005.250free.com/
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3571	Login to reply to this post In reply to cnp71203 Like this post Date: 3/27/10 10:36 PM From what I've read Steampunk has a Victorian influence. For an underbust corset you could do Laughing Moon pattern co. However, you might consider an over bust and a chemise underneath. Without the jacket, you could play with this skirt. or this other corset. ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3571	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/27/10 10:43 PM Then there is Laughing Moon Merchantile ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
dfr2010   Advanced Beginner TN USA Member since 3/27/10 Posts: 1776	Login to reply to this post In reply to cnp71203 Like this post Date: 3/27/10 10:48 PM Quote: cnp71203 I think I need to find patterns for a big princessy skirt, a sweetheart neckline, and an underbust corset. Before you get committed to the underbust corset idea ... just how busty are you? If you're bigger than a B cup you should seriously think about an overbust corset to avoid "wardrobe malfunctions" with the strapless dress in the picture you linked to ... ------ I don't really make mistakes ... I create "learning opportunities"! Murphy says: The better you match the thread to the fabric, the more likely you will need to rip some stitches out! I spend more quality time with my seamripper than I like ... Yes, I DO love fabric!! Happy owner of a band of Brothers: LX-3125, CS-770, CE5500 PRW, a PE-770 emb ... and now Kenmore 158.18032 and 148.12190 Blogging my "learning opportunites" at http://sewingmissadventure.blogspot.com/
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3571	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/27/10 10:51 PM I just found this on the internet, but I've never ordered from them, the catalogue shows all of the silhouettes that are available. It's a Victorian Pattern catalogue (maybe if you search for them on PR you can find some more info on them). It's called Truly Victorian and they even have a Gallery of costumes made up from the patterns. Also you can find the Simplicity / Laughing Moon patterns on ebay, I've seen them come up every now and then and they are much cheaper. Good Luck, it looks like a fun project.Truly Victorian ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
Karen6790   Advanced PA USA Member since 3/2/06 Posts: 1163	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/28/10 0:11 AM If you're looking for more ideas (versus patterns), you could also check out Clockwork Couture. NAYY - the site was recommended to me by a friend because I'm supposed to be helping to costume a Steampunk Shakespeare production next month. Most of the clothes have no application in my real life (more's the pity), but I'm having a serious yen for a pair of Victorian two-toned high button boots. Never seen Girl Genius before - of course my graphic-novel, comic-loving DBF says, "Really? I thought that would be something you'd like." Then show it to me, sweetie, and maybe I'll like it. Good luck with your gown. ------ Karen There's always room for one more cat, one more book or one more yard of fabric. http://sewingbytheseatofmypants.blogspot.com/
cnp71203 Intermediate Member since 4/27/06 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post In reply to dfr2010 Like this post Date: 3/28/10 1:34 AM Hmm, I am bigger than a B cup! I've never worn a corset before, so I didn't think about that. I've never made one either, and was under the impression that an overbust is much harder to make than an underbust... ------ I'm crystalnickel on Ravelry! My Crafting Blog: http://cnp71203.blogspot.com/ My Website: http://cnp005.250free.com/
cnp71203 Intermediate Member since 4/27/06 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post In reply to loti Like this post Date: 3/28/10 1:36 AM Thanks! I don't want to do a chemise per se because I would like to recreate the dress as faithfully as I can, and there is no chemise underneath, but the corset and the skirts look good. ------ I'm crystalnickel on Ravelry! My Crafting Blog: http://cnp71203.blogspot.com/ My Website: http://cnp005.250free.com/

Go to Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Please LOGIN or Join PatternReview

Printable Version

* Advertising and soliciting is strictly prohibited on PatternReview.com. If you find a post which is not in agreement with our Terms and Conditions, please click on the Report Post button to report it.