Continuation of last post Time Traveling and Steampunk

Thanks Typepad for not letting me save that last post as a draft . . .

So, I have found some ideas of what I would like in a ball gown and thought instead of starting from scratch with fabric and pattern, I'll do a little upcycle. So, I am on the hunt for an ugly bridesmaid dress that I can give a new life to.

The first the photos are examples of what I would like to find and change into something like the last two photos. I know I am going to need to make a corset, so I'll need a pattern for that, I will also need a sheer shrug to wear so that my arms are covered because I can't possibly bare those!

This is going to be a fun challenge. I am home today with the baby chis since they were both neutered yesterday, poor little guys. I'm trying to keep them quiet and "down" at least for one full day. But tomorrow I'll be scouring some of my favorite thrift haunts to see what I can find.

Comments

[Christine McKenna]

Dawn, while a corset would be great, you could also try a tight vest/waistcoat for the same effect, easier to make in the short time and a lot more comfortable to wear. Steampunk doesn't have to be so daring unless you really want it that way, VBG.