Steampunk and its growing following

[Taffy Saltwater]

Is there a big 3 pattern out there for a Victorian shirt (preferably mid 1800s, though a Gibson style would work, too). I feel like I've searched all of them, to no avail, but I'd really like to make one for the SF Dickens Faire (I know, not Steampunk, but I didn't know where else to ask).

This is what I'm going for (though I will be adding a Peter Pan collar):



What feels like it's teasing me is that half the Butterick patterns are shown with a lady wearing a Victorian shirt and something else. But the patterns are always for the something else.

Here ya go:  http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/441.html

Edit:  While this is not one of the Big 3, I can thoroughly recommend their patterns.  They are printed on heavy paper and are really nice quality.  She also ships super fast.

[sealion]

Hello! I haven't been around the forum much lately and with graduations, weddings, grandbabies, etc. taking up my time I haven't been working on my garb. My son is getting married October 30th and is having a costume party reception so I am looking forward to an excuse to wear my Victorian/Steampunk garb! I'm planning to dress as a proper Victorian lady for the ceremony, photos, and dinner but after that I will strip down to my camisole, corset, and bloomers and add some steampunk accessories.

[Taffy Saltwater]

Sealion, now this is the kind of wedding/reception I like!  Have fun & congratulations all around!

[Rani Zemirah]

Sounds like a great time!  Remember to pose for lots of photos, in your skimpies as well as in your finery, and post them for us, please!!! 

[analise]

Surprised Black Fox hasn't been by to post this but...here's a group of steampunk folk at MDRF yesterday. (I'm in the back, right, with the blue/teal bodice)

[Rani Zemirah]

Oh, yay!  Lady Joyce Ann posted this on my facebook page yesterday, but it was tiny and I couldn't make out any detail, but I can see all of you now!  Looks like it was a nice turnout, and everyone looks wonderfully Steamy!!! 

[analise]

What was funny was when a group of us were walking around the faire before the photoshoot, we'd hear people in passing: "is it a Steampunk brigade? Steampunk day?".

[Taffy Saltwater]

What a lovely turnout of highly steamy punkers.  It looks like a good time was had by all.  And *jealous!*

EDIT:  I finally broke down & bought a subscription to the Concordium today.  I'm really looking forward to receiving it.

[SirBlackFox]

I finally broke down & bought a subscription to the Concordium today.  I'm really looking forward to receiving it.

It got great response at MDRF yesterday when I showed off a few. . .sold a few of the first issues, a couple of subscriptions, and the promise of more! Huzzzzahhh!

[analise]

And here's a group of us that met up earlier in the day.

[The Lady Mercedes]

Lovely pics! Love it!

[sealion]

Sealion, now this is the kind of wedding/reception I like!  Have fun & congratulations all around!

My future daughter-in-law told me today that she wants me to help her come up with a steampunk-ish/burlesque circus ringmaster or lion tamer outfit for the reception. (She's thinking more the ringmaster look but wants to carry a whip. )

[sealion]

And here's a group of us that met up earlier in the day.

Nice photo! I think I might have seen in on Flikr last night???

[analise]

Maybe? I haven't seen it on flickr, but I haven't been looking.

[The Lady Mercedes]

Anyone in the area attending this? http://brooklynindiemarket.com/2010/09/28/steampunk-2010-fashion-show-and-exhibition/
Wish I could...
also, has anyone seen the new album & pic by Sugarland? looks like a bit of the steam going on there...lol
http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_sugarland/article/0,3038,GAC_26497_5042208_05,00.html
http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_sugarland/article/0,3038,GAC_26497_5042208_06,00.html