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How to make an Underbust Corset. From the Skies to the Street. Green hemp twill underbust corset. How to Make a Steampunk Corset. Steampunk Costume. Leather Clockwork Corset. A while back, I made an instructable for a tooled leather patch, suitable as an inset for a leather corset.

Leather Clockwork Corset

Well, I finally finished that corset, and figured I'd share the photos! I started with a muslin corset pattern I made a while back for a previous corset (I've made a few.) I like to draft my own patterns, but there are lots of good commercially available patterns on the internet that will be much, much easier to deal with. Because my weight varies a bit, I decided to have it lace both front and back so it would be more adjustable. The side seams end up pulling too far to the front if you only have it back lace. Collective selection » Blog Archive » Steampunk’s Post-Apocalyptic Refinement.

Steampunk Gadgets and Timepieces and Accessories

Anachronauts Tea Stained Cropped Jacket - Outerwear. Hardware is my weakness.

Anachronauts Tea Stained Cropped Jacket - Outerwear

Buckles, braces, buttons…clasps, carabiners, catches. Of all shapes and sizes. On my first day aboard the S.S. Caravel, Captain Donna gave me this jacket. With elbow-length sleeves that stay out of my way while I’m tinkering, plus a wired collar and button-down lapels that add flair, I’m ready to engage in scientific investigation. Polly Sprockmorton, Chief Inventions Officer Tea-staining can add up to 1 week of shipping time. Vampire Huntress Ensemble - Medium - Complete Outfits. Victorian Lace Back Vest. Steampunk Harness Holster - xs - 2xl - Corsets & Lingerie. Retro-Technology Update. Vacuum Tube Radio / Interior Design Piece One obscure shop in Japan sells these: An alarm clock with all its cog-wheels spilling out....from the same store: Speaking about cool steampunk-ish clocks, these ones go on your computer desktop.

Retro-Technology Update

Recently you could buy on Ebay this cool Cold War-era Russian phone(from a subterranean nuclear bunker): - but it would only work if you speak in Russian. and a quite collectible retro calculator: Cool Steampunk Computer Case Mod Found on a Russian siteThe original link is here For the more radically inclined (not satisfied with mere external case modifications) - there is a Tinkertoy wooden computer. Read its description here.

Nixie Tube clocksExotic, practical clocks built around wonderfully obsolete Nixie display tubes. "NIXIE" numeric displays: introduced in 1952, they quickly became the most common numeric display device in laboratory/industrial equipment until they were instantly forgotten in the early 1970's. Source: WPS----- Steampunk Corset. I just got this corset, and I'm in love.

Steampunk Corset

I am a land with huge tracks of land and broad shoulders, so I had no slack issue with the strap. It looks great on, and the detailing is great. My only issue is that the strap didn'/t seem finished. It was cut but not hemmed. XP Themes - steampunk (refined woodwork) by pixeltarian. Artist's Note ==========================*edit* - fixed stretching problem when used at the bottom of the screen - lots of re-coloring- start menu themed to match better - now uses Tahoma 8pt font- solid colors for taskbar items (I found I cant really use images effectively for that) Le me know what you think of the changes, esp. the start menu because it's they only stylistic thing I did on this update. the rest of the work was fixes.============================ This is me doing some work on nitzua's theme "woodwork" which is actually built on top of "Sandwich" by akka.

XP Themes - steampunk (refined woodwork) by pixeltarian

Links: I wanted to use it permanently, but saw that the taskbar and maximize window title still have akka's skin instead of the woodwork look. Steampunk Art @ Oxford. Steampunk Accessories. Leather Statement Cuff. Leather Steampunk Top Hat. Steampunk Wrist Monocular. Vagrants Among Ruins. The Clockworkers Guild's Journal. Voyages Extraordinaires. Deconstructing Steampunk: Designing Your Own Costume. So now that you’re all aware of how awesome steampunk is, you’re thinking, “But it’s so awesome!

Deconstructing Steampunk: Designing Your Own Costume

How can I possibly design my own steampunk costume that will be as awesome as everyone else’s?” Never fear, dear readers; I am here to tell you all about the world of steampunk and how understanding it will help you design your very own, very awesome steampunk costume! The basic premise of the world of steampunk boils down to one simple principle: It is a world in which Newtonian physics are king. Imagine if no one ever bothered to learn about atoms, if Einstein had never come along with his theory of relativity, if the threat of world-wide destruction via atomic bombs had never been made possible. That is the world of steampunk. What makes steampunk different from most science fiction is the synthesis of science with fantasy—using science to create a fantasy world.

Let’s take flying, for example, which is a huge part of the steampunk world. All images used with permission. Amber's Cropped Jacket. I loved designing and creating this cropped jacket that was inspired by the character Amber in the movie "Sucker Punch".

Amber's Cropped Jacket

It is an intriguing style with kimono sleeves and a band collar. This design fits the body beautifully and I love the way the drawstring details also play an important role in the design. You can wear this jacket with or without the drawstring detail, it depends on your mood. With the drawstring, it gives a elaborate fantasy look, and without them you get a more casual look. How to make a Steampunk Outfit, Threadbanger. Victorian Steampunk Jacket Goth Clothing Gothic Clothes Alternative Clothing Gothic Jewelery UK.

Stretch Canvas Steampunk Trousers Goth Clothing Gothic Clothes Alternative Clothing Gothic Jewelery UK.