Thank Ginger :-)

I've got some more stuff.....I bought a camera off of someone at work but it's just not as good as my Nikon. I am suffering camera withdrawal.

Anyway, first we have bracelets for my steampunk costume.




Next up is a spiked headband. I had a couple of old, dead vinyl chokers with spikes so I cut those off and glued them to the headband. I rather like it.




The piece de resistance for this post is the corset. This is the last bits of that queen size duvet cover I found at the thrift store. (BTW, zippers are my new favorite front closure for corsets) I am getting to the point where I may feel comfortable making a corset for someone else. Maybe after I make the one that goes with my steampunk costume :-)

^^Well if you ever decide you would like to start making them for other people I know I would be happy to buy one from you. I think the zipper idea is superb. I know with both of mine they lace up in the back, so I can never put one on myself. Plus my lulu likes to eat the laces off of my corsets. I got mad... That was $150 corset that is now f*cked up.

Ooh, what a gorgeous corset, Albina!

I too love zippers as a front closure on corsets--provided they aren't historically geared.

Thanks everyone :-)


And yes, if I was going for historical accuracy I would have used a busk but then again, if I was REALLY going for historical accuracy the corset would be made from white coutil and worn UNDER my clothes :-) And that's just no fun....

^^Lol the point was if you every want to sell your work I would be happy to buy it hon. I'm sorry my post got a little side tracked.

Oh! OK well I will definitely keep that in mind :-)

This is only one of the shirts I am working on. At this point, I think I am finished with this one.

My quick and dirty jabot.

Those look lovely.

^^ I agree. You have a knack for quiet elegance in what you design, Ginger.

What would be loud elegance?

Do scrapbook pages count as DIY? It's my new hobby, and the only thing I have time for with school and all.

These are the ones I made for my friend. I'm no stranger to paper crafts, but this is the first time I've scrapbooked.

They look lovely

Someone dressed up as Lady GaGa for Halloween. *shivers*

Nicely done, Diva!

Ginger: Sorry my compliment was clumsy.

^^^ there were a lot of Gagas last halloween. My friend was her and I got to do her makeup...it was awesome.

I've discovered the joys of making my own jewelry!

Great idea

I've been shamefully bad at making replies in this thread.


Soooooooo much cool stuff!

Morwenna, Cyn is right -- you'll be hooked!