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I’ve been unable to take part in any launches or really list anything for sale the past few months, but I could not resist the Boutique Steampunk launch on Ebay. My sketchbook is full of Steampunk designs and getting the chance to sew something from it made me a little giddy.

Of course, my oldest is jealous that I’ve sewn a Steampunk set for his sister before the one I’ve been promising to sew him. He agreed, though, that the outfit turned out just awesome (and he loves the pictures).

It’s a seven-piece set (I’m counting the wrist cuffs individually) and one of my favorite things I’ve ever sewn. It’s also one-of-a-kind, so if it sells, all I’ll have are some really cool pictures to remember it by.

The top stressed me out the most. I wasn’t sure if it would turn out quite like I imagined but it did and I love it. The little puff sleeves are shirred at the cuffs, so a little puffier and girlier. The back hem swoops down into a long, curved tail and the rows of shirring at the back waist make for a slight bustle effect. I added a lace overlay to the collar and finished it off with vintage buttons.

I used a brown cotton twill for the kicky little pleated skirt. Boy, did I worry about all that contrast stitching! And it took forever but I definitely think it adds a little something extra to the skirt.

The pants are probably my favorite part of the set. I used a cotton/Spandex blend fabric for the main part of the pants. It has a slightly raised design to it which is a little more visually interesting than just plain cream. But the best part has to be the layers of lace ruffles. Three different types of lace — all different lengths — layered together. So fun!

The wrist cuffs are another lace with an elastic band sewn into them. Comfortable but cute. And I love the modified Keyka Lou Baby Clutch. I added a sleeve to the back and slid a belt through it for a cute hip pouch.

You can see the rest of the pics from our photo shoot in my Flickr.

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9 comments to “Steampunk Sweetie”

  1. Lorrie

    That is one adorable outfit on an adorable girl! Great job!

    Lorrie

  2. Dawn

    Oh Mary, “L” looks just adorable in her Steampunk duds! I’ve been seeing a lot of this style and think it’s just the cutest thing! Good luck on the Ebay launch!

  3. Heather Roe

    Absolutely adorable! I love the vintage chic look and the attention to detail. Oh my, this is by far one of my favorites!

  4. sadira

    Oh the cuteness!!

  5. Devilish Southern Belle

    Oooh, I love steampunk…especially for home decor. I’ll definitely have to check this site out :)

  6. cate

    awesome. congrats. i really love the way the blouse turned out, especially with the little necklace. steampunk for-evah!

  7. Karin

    That is really cute! I never heard of steampunk before, but I sure will check it out now!

  8. Need to Sew

    Wow! That is just fantastic!

  9. muralimanohar

    A steampunk set. OMG. I LOVE it. How AWESOME!!


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