Update of No Particular Significance

Went to the bead store, but they didn't have the ear cuff piece I was looking for.  They did have some pretty cool brass charms that would go awesome with some steampunk designs.  Now I just have to learn how to make jewelery...They actually do have classes, although I think Bead World (just up the street) has larger and cheaper classes.  Something to look into at some point.

I also put the Steampunk  Jewelery book on hold at the library, so that should be an interesting read.  Hopefully it will have some tips I can use.

Progress! Sort of...

Well, I made some skirt-lifters (not real ones, just ribbons to hold a skirt up), but sadly the magnets were not strong enough.  And I was going to use them for an outfit for a concert this Sunday.

I shall have to get some stronger magnets, but in the meantime, I'll probably just use the black cording I got for a possible necklace.  I'll put together a test of the outfit Saturday.  The only thing I'm really missing is something for my head...

Cop-Out

I know this is a total cop-out, but I'm mostly posting to say I have nothing to post.  I know, I know, it's lame, but it's better than nothing.

My current goal is to head over to the bead place by my house and see what kind of jewelery type stuff they have.  But they are only open till 6pm on weekdays, and I don't get home until 6:30pm.  And I'll be out of town this weekend.  But next weekend, I am all over it!  It is a Priority 2 on my to-do list.

Also, I'm going to put the mock-up skirt on hold, and instead use the muslin to make some bloomers.  Since bloomers can actually be functional when made out of muslin, I think it's a better use of the fabric.  And I found some online tutorials, that seems quite detailed.  They do suggest elastic, which I have never used before, so that might be an adventure.  But I have a TON of muslin, so hopefully I can make a few good pairs.

Okay, well, I had more to update than I thought, so not a totally crappy post.

New Project, Due to Cost Savings

So, due to budget constraints, I've changed what I'm working on.  I'm going to try to do a mock up of a bustle-skirt, using some of the massive amount of of muslin and thread I have on hand.  That will also give me some impetus to break out the new sewing machine and give it a try.  I'll probably pin it up this Sunday, and then try to sew it next Sunday.

The purpose of the final skirt (not made of muslin), will be primarily to add another steamy element to my wardrobe, but also as a part of my "saloon-girl" costume for Steamcon this year.  The theme is Weird West, and I want to do two costumes: a saloon-girl and a zeppelin outlaw with a western flair.  I'm not 100% sure I'll have the money/skills/time to actually complete the costumes, but you gotta have goals to succeed. ;)

On to the Next Projects

Okay, on to the next stuff.  Probably the most done thing now is the altitude mask.  It's just a cheap, brown pleather thing I'm putting together, but I think it is a good addition to any air pirate's wardrobe.  so far, I have both cheek piece, with a strip in the middle and across the top, attached with brass brads that look a bit like rivets.

I need to cut a seam into both cheeks so I can make a dart to fit it to my face.  Then I need to put the bottom strap on it with the brads and add some breathing holes.  I have a device that will allow me to add the hole, but no brass holes (only silver, which won't work!).

I'd also like to make the circle "bone" pendant into a necklace.  I'd like to string it on a black double cord (via a brass or pewter loop).  It shouldn't be too hard to find the supplies for that; I'll probably try to find the cord already made into a necklace.

I'll have to swing by the bead store this weekend and see if they have jewelery making supplies.  I'll keep an eye our for ear cuffs as well, since I don't want to have to buy $50 worth of stuff, and then end up not using it.

Doggy Bed - Done! (Sort Of...)

Well...I caved on the doggy bed and just bought one at Costco. It was stressing me out that I hadn't finished it, and Koda needed a good, drag-able bed. It was less than $20, though, so I don't feel like I wasted too much money on the whole project.

A picture of Koda enjoying his new bed (as well as the unseasonable weather):

Pendant, Done!

Yay, I finished my "bone" pieces!  Of course, they're part of a larger project (necklace & earring), but I still feel like I accomplished something. :)

This weekend, doggy bed.  Just need to get the velcro (which I can do Thursday!) and set up the sewing machine.

I have to admit, it was way easier with all the stuff up here vs. in the basement.  I might have to make some space in my (incredibly cramped) bedroom for a sewing/craft area.  There's actually a spot by my bed where it might all fit...will have to move the bookcase though.

Here are pics of the pendants.

Fresh out of the oven:

And painted: