Alright! Tomorrow (or rather later today) the sun rises on Fan Expo! And Magic and Stitchcraft will be there with:
FASCINATORS!
SPATS!
HAIRCLIPS!
CUFFS!
THINGS!
Look for us in Artist Alley, A114! Tell me Coupon Code: "DNA Polymerase" to receive a FREE verbal strand of DNA or RNA!!! (No kidding!)
And now........!!! Sleep. Because I need to run a booth for four days and not scare people.
Showing posts with label steampunk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label steampunk. Show all posts
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Sew musical
Once again, So You Think You Can Dance has provided me with more music to groove too.
Except the current song is giving me Supernatural feels.
Which is making me design Steampunk Supernatural costumes.
.....
At least I accomplised a tiny amount of booth stuff.
Eight Vintage Lace cuffs currently drying from their fray checking, waiting for embellishments.
Go me?
Except the current song is giving me Supernatural feels.
Which is making me design Steampunk Supernatural costumes.
.....
At least I accomplised a tiny amount of booth stuff.
Eight Vintage Lace cuffs currently drying from their fray checking, waiting for embellishments.
Go me?
Friday, 23 May 2014
Magic and Stitchcraft at Anime North!
Today's the day! In a few hours, the wonders and delights of Spectacular Accessories is coming to an Anime North near you!
Fascinators? How Fascinating!
Flowers for the hair, flowers for the jacket!
Lovely cuffs with lovely trims!
And Spats. Limited in Quantity. Special, Unique. SPAT-ACULAR!!!!
It's madness!
It's Magic and Stitchcraft!
See you in Crafter's Corner!
Fascinators? How Fascinating!
Flowers for the hair, flowers for the jacket!
Lovely cuffs with lovely trims!
And Spats. Limited in Quantity. Special, Unique. SPAT-ACULAR!!!!
It's madness!
It's Magic and Stitchcraft!
See you in Crafter's Corner!
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Spotlighting - Cinderpunk
In a sudden realization; I never uploaded any pictures or information of my Cinderpunk Phoenix gown to my Cosplay.com account. Whoops!
The situation is now resolved. I offer for your viewing: My Phoenix.
I'm still rather proud of it. So many ruffles....
The situation is now resolved. I offer for your viewing: My Phoenix.
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| Bustle! Train! HEAVY. |
Friday, 13 December 2013
Further costume headcanons
I'm actually not sure if I have headcanons to excuse the costume ideas, or the costume ideas comes from the headcanons. Meh.
Firstly, I can't find my Simplicity 2355. I can find the cutout pieces for the corset I made, but I can't find the rest of the uncut ones, which had the longer version in it. I mean, I haven't torn the house apart, but my initial browse hasn't turned up anything, leaving me at the loss to where I stashed it. Meaning, I either attempt to length the short version, or buy a new copy. A new copy of a pattern which fabricland no longer carries and therefore only might have a copy if it's been overlooked by other costumers. And I have no idea when I have a chance to run to the store and even check. Pooh.
I think the anti-possession symbol should be on one of the pockets? Or maybe I should get really fancy and henna it to my back? (Actually, that would be really cool, heh. The red henna shows up extremely well on my ghastly pale skin)
The ancestor (who in my mind is called "Dione") is from the Campbell side, since that was the hunter side of the family. The surname, clearly of Scottish descent makes it completely logically with the Winchester brothers obsession with plaid. I have accepted this as canon.
Anyway.
I saw this fabric on Spoonflower.
I kinda wanna get a length of it, and make a cute little skirt with it. .... I wonder if that old little petticoat my mom had is big enough (and poofy enough) to wear under it? That would save me having to make one.
....Must look for that along with pattern.....
Firstly, I can't find my Simplicity 2355. I can find the cutout pieces for the corset I made, but I can't find the rest of the uncut ones, which had the longer version in it. I mean, I haven't torn the house apart, but my initial browse hasn't turned up anything, leaving me at the loss to where I stashed it. Meaning, I either attempt to length the short version, or buy a new copy. A new copy of a pattern which fabricland no longer carries and therefore only might have a copy if it's been overlooked by other costumers. And I have no idea when I have a chance to run to the store and even check. Pooh.
I think the anti-possession symbol should be on one of the pockets? Or maybe I should get really fancy and henna it to my back? (Actually, that would be really cool, heh. The red henna shows up extremely well on my ghastly pale skin)
The ancestor (who in my mind is called "Dione") is from the Campbell side, since that was the hunter side of the family. The surname, clearly of Scottish descent makes it completely logically with the Winchester brothers obsession with plaid. I have accepted this as canon.
Anyway.
I saw this fabric on Spoonflower.
I kinda wanna get a length of it, and make a cute little skirt with it. .... I wonder if that old little petticoat my mom had is big enough (and poofy enough) to wear under it? That would save me having to make one.
....Must look for that along with pattern.....
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Further thoughts of a Hunter
Carrying on from earlier wayward thoughts. (Re: Steampunk Hunter, Dean Inspired)
As I mentioned before, I'd make the skirt natural form, I do believe. I feel the lack of excessive bustle and train is much more suited to a hunter. A lady may not wear jeans, but a proper skirt for the era perhaps made of anachronistic denim would be trés bonne.
Make it floor length, but I might try the double gather effect on this one. I did the single gather for my phoenix dress with the full train, but maybe adding the double will spruce up the floor length style a bit. I think I will flat felt the seams on it, with contrasting top-stitching to really give the effect that it's really just a victorian pair of Levis. Maybe same with the gathering point at the centre back. On the fence how I'd trim the skirt. Historically speaking, if the skirt was worn just as is, it would be trimmed within an inch of its life, but since this is a hunter skirt... not sure. The only issue with not trimming it, would be losing too much Victorian style, and making it look just like a weird skirt. Unless I do some sort of overskirt.... thought really for once, I'd like an outfit that isn't more than 7 yards of material on my person. Not mention denim isn't lightweight. Eh, I'll think on it. Also pockets. Jeans have pockets. Hunters have pockets.
Other things to think of; props. It is my accepted headcanon that a lady hunter wouldn't carry around a silver knife. A silver hat pin, sharp as diamond on the other hand, would be most excellent. Wonder if you could work sigils into that... Hm,. hm, hm.
As I mentioned before, I'd make the skirt natural form, I do believe. I feel the lack of excessive bustle and train is much more suited to a hunter. A lady may not wear jeans, but a proper skirt for the era perhaps made of anachronistic denim would be trés bonne.
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| Truly Victorian Fantail Skirt |
Other things to think of; props. It is my accepted headcanon that a lady hunter wouldn't carry around a silver knife. A silver hat pin, sharp as diamond on the other hand, would be most excellent. Wonder if you could work sigils into that... Hm,. hm, hm.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Oh, headcanons.....
So. Supernatural.
(Fresh off the Mid-season finale. To say that it was painful would be a minor understatement. I haven't seen that much swearing on tumblr....ever. Life was so much simpler before I was a Superwholocker.)
Anyway.
I want a Supernatural Steampunk episode. Terribly, horrible cliché, I know. But I remember back in Season 4, I think when Samuel Campbell mentioned that their family had been Hunters since the Mayflower. From the 1600s onwards...that's a lot of family business there. Add in a little of the Victorian era? Steampunk Hunters. I'm sure there is a magnificent plotline to be had there. Not one, I'd dare writing but still.
It's weird that I haven't seen it done in cosplay though. I mean....everything gets Steampunk'd. Unless I've missed it somewhere on the internet, but really, I'm surprised. Steampunk Impala for instance.
Of course, being me, I'm currently designing a female Dean Steampunk. (Chuck, Moofy, how far are you willing to go off of source material?) Not sure how I'd want it to look. I'd take the style out of the natural form era. I admit, I'm partial towards it, but it seems like less fuss for a hunter to wear without all the extra bustle. Now there's two versions of Dean I see; Plaid shirt wearing or green jacket with t-shirt wearing. It would interesting to take either of those looks, and those material types and use them to make a Victorian style outfit. Fantail skirt, made in worn distressed denim rather than silks. Bodice made of plaid. Or if you go with the jacket look, a capelet made of cotton twill. It's an interesting idea.
Then there's the idea of just doing a generic steampunk hunter. Really, I just want a corselette with the anti possession symbol on it. It'd be neat.
Ah well, just throw that idea in with the rest.
Maybe if I ever attend a Supernatural Con? And, wishful thinking.
Onwards to other thoughts.
(Fresh off the Mid-season finale. To say that it was painful would be a minor understatement. I haven't seen that much swearing on tumblr....ever. Life was so much simpler before I was a Superwholocker.)
Anyway.
I want a Supernatural Steampunk episode. Terribly, horrible cliché, I know. But I remember back in Season 4, I think when Samuel Campbell mentioned that their family had been Hunters since the Mayflower. From the 1600s onwards...that's a lot of family business there. Add in a little of the Victorian era? Steampunk Hunters. I'm sure there is a magnificent plotline to be had there. Not one, I'd dare writing but still.
It's weird that I haven't seen it done in cosplay though. I mean....everything gets Steampunk'd. Unless I've missed it somewhere on the internet, but really, I'm surprised. Steampunk Impala for instance.
Of course, being me, I'm currently designing a female Dean Steampunk. (Chuck, Moofy, how far are you willing to go off of source material?) Not sure how I'd want it to look. I'd take the style out of the natural form era. I admit, I'm partial towards it, but it seems like less fuss for a hunter to wear without all the extra bustle. Now there's two versions of Dean I see; Plaid shirt wearing or green jacket with t-shirt wearing. It would interesting to take either of those looks, and those material types and use them to make a Victorian style outfit. Fantail skirt, made in worn distressed denim rather than silks. Bodice made of plaid. Or if you go with the jacket look, a capelet made of cotton twill. It's an interesting idea.
Then there's the idea of just doing a generic steampunk hunter. Really, I just want a corselette with the anti possession symbol on it. It'd be neat.
Ah well, just throw that idea in with the rest.
Maybe if I ever attend a Supernatural Con? And, wishful thinking.
Onwards to other thoughts.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Magic and Stitchcraft's Debut at Animenorth!
Alright, we're ready to rock!
The stitches have been stitched, the stock has been stocked, and the display is ready to impress.
Moofingham proudly presents for the first time ever - Magic and Stitchcraft's debut into the world of sales:
Anime North: 2013
Coming to a Crafter's Corner near you!
Victorian Steampunk Accessories! Dainty Cuffs, Sassy Spats, and some lovely little flowers to adorn your collars or your hair!
We've got 'em!
(Wish me luck...!)
The stitches have been stitched, the stock has been stocked, and the display is ready to impress.
Moofingham proudly presents for the first time ever - Magic and Stitchcraft's debut into the world of sales:
Anime North: 2013
Coming to a Crafter's Corner near you!
Victorian Steampunk Accessories! Dainty Cuffs, Sassy Spats, and some lovely little flowers to adorn your collars or your hair!
We've got 'em!
(Wish me luck...!)
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Hammerspace
Or, rather malletspace.
Whatever. Mallet and I were bonding this evening. Together we applied grommets to both blue and tan, and the first of the black and white cuffs. We worked pretty well together. Little wobbly at first, but we're working on it. Mallet has some dents in it though. I might be hitting the hole punch too hard. Eh, learning curve.
Should be able to knock off the rest of the black and white sets tomorrow before work. The rest of them, I have to decide on which colour to use, though it might depend on the trimmings I use. Maybe I'll trim these ones first then experiment on the rest....
Had some glimmers of ideas for the Pattern Contest of Costume Con, and my Thistledown steampunk get up. Nothing....concrete, just glimmers. Attempted to sketch out the ideas. Reminded myself quickly why I never majored in art.
Now, off to watch Shakespeare stuff. I've developed an interest in it again, however High School English class of days long ago tried to squash.
Whatever. Mallet and I were bonding this evening. Together we applied grommets to both blue and tan, and the first of the black and white cuffs. We worked pretty well together. Little wobbly at first, but we're working on it. Mallet has some dents in it though. I might be hitting the hole punch too hard. Eh, learning curve.
Should be able to knock off the rest of the black and white sets tomorrow before work. The rest of them, I have to decide on which colour to use, though it might depend on the trimmings I use. Maybe I'll trim these ones first then experiment on the rest....
Had some glimmers of ideas for the Pattern Contest of Costume Con, and my Thistledown steampunk get up. Nothing....concrete, just glimmers. Attempted to sketch out the ideas. Reminded myself quickly why I never majored in art.
Now, off to watch Shakespeare stuff. I've developed an interest in it again, however High School English class of days long ago tried to squash.
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
The mind.
I don't really understand why I enjoy steampunk so much. I mean, what is it about it, that I personally find it fascinating? Flashback to my preteen self and tell her she would enjoy wearing bodices and long ruffled skirts, and she would give you the most offended look. Not that I was a tomboy, rather I prefered, and still do on most days, jeans and t-shirt. Throw costuming into the equation, and really the question becomes how many layers of ruffles are too many.
Not that I've really made that many steampunk outfits, but it seems to be the first idea that pops into my head when adapting something.
1. Idea unrelated to steampunk
2. Make steampunk version.
3. ??????
4. Profit!
Case in point. The TARDIS. That stupid friggin' wooden blue box. It's a box. A completely inanimate(actually, no) object, that has no feminitiy at all. (Also, not true. Re: Season 6). And yet, I want to dress like it. Flashback to a few weeks ago, when helping Kashunga brainstorm ideas for a Lolita TARDIS. No desire to also cosplay as TARDIS. Rather, was much more excited about cosplaying as a Femme Ten. And while I still want to try do make that one, (sometime, no idea when just....add it the queue, okay?) now I also want to go as the whismical police box. And I want a hat with it. I am incline to sulk, except I can't justify why a good sulk would be order for a situation like this.
Also, just to add another idea into the pool:
Really? Let's offer a Victorian gown into the mix why don't you? With another specific fabric likely impossible to find. I'd punch BBC for ruining my fandom life, but I think they own a good share of my fangirl soul, I lost somewhere between season 3 and 4, or on the steps of 221B Baker Street. Baah!
Anyway. Tomorrow, I must continue on with Red's cloak. Get that huge thing sewn together. Might stave off the crazies for a while. ....Likely not, but maybe.
Also; Hyrule Historia. It's coming... I know it's coming... I can feel it through Canada Post. But why not now, Canada Post? I need to read that new Akira Himegawa manga, like yesterday.
...Anyway. That's enough ranting for the moment, I suppose.
I want cookies.
Not that I've really made that many steampunk outfits, but it seems to be the first idea that pops into my head when adapting something.
1. Idea unrelated to steampunk
2. Make steampunk version.
3. ??????
4. Profit!
Case in point. The TARDIS. That stupid friggin' wooden blue box. It's a box. A completely inanimate(actually, no) object, that has no feminitiy at all. (Also, not true. Re: Season 6). And yet, I want to dress like it. Flashback to a few weeks ago, when helping Kashunga brainstorm ideas for a Lolita TARDIS. No desire to also cosplay as TARDIS. Rather, was much more excited about cosplaying as a Femme Ten. And while I still want to try do make that one, (sometime, no idea when just....add it the queue, okay?) now I also want to go as the whismical police box. And I want a hat with it. I am incline to sulk, except I can't justify why a good sulk would be order for a situation like this.
Also, just to add another idea into the pool:
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| River Song, "A Good Man Goes to War" |
Anyway. Tomorrow, I must continue on with Red's cloak. Get that huge thing sewn together. Might stave off the crazies for a while. ....Likely not, but maybe.
Also; Hyrule Historia. It's coming... I know it's coming... I can feel it through Canada Post. But why not now, Canada Post? I need to read that new Akira Himegawa manga, like yesterday.
...Anyway. That's enough ranting for the moment, I suppose.
I want cookies.
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