Continuing work on the Steampunk Holiday ensemble.  I finished up the corset, which has a separating zipper in the back.  It looks a little boxy here in the photo, but it has a flattering fit when worn.  I made it snug enough to not fall down and to… more »

Continuing work on the Steampunk Holiday ensemble.  I looked for cream colored flowers, but none spoke to me that weren't way too huge to have on top of my head.  :D more »

Continuing work on the Steampunk Holiday ensemble.  With the hat wired, I added a layer of millinery batting on the top surface using a light amount of Aleene's Quick Dry glue.     I then placed the scrap of chocolate velvet over the batting.  I had… more »

The fridge hat form worked well -- I took the lid out to let it dry completely, covering the spinach bowl with foil in the meantime. more »

Slight change of plans. I had plenty of cream textured satin to cut out the bustier for the Steampunk Holiday ensemble, but I did not have enough of the pintuck copper taffeta. It was a remnant bought long ago, but you can still find it online in subtle variations. I decided to go to the local Joann fabrics to see if they still carry it. I found brown, red and cream. All lovely but not what I was after. more »