Here are a few in-progress photos of the wardrobe I'm putting together for my steampunk photo shoot on the Gazella Ship with RA Friedman, and a few details on what I did as far as alterations or hand sewing.
1. Blue silk, short-sleeve blouse with embroidery.
Alterations: Lace added, hand-sewn to the sleeves and neckline.
Styling: Corset and Blazer. Collar will be starched.
Military buttons will be added to the cuffs of the pants.
Bonus Photo: Half-finished outfit:
Alterations: Hand-dyed skirt, hand-made bustle (brown fabric)
Styling: Canvas corset with added leather and buttons (not pictured), white blouse, lace petticoats, hand-decorated hat.
Hats: Plain black hats, embellished with feathers, cloth, buttons and clock parts.
1. Small headcap with netting:
2. Black wool hat with brim:
additions: will have (hopefully) working antique lightbulb hanging on a stem over the brim.