Buttons Baby!

The right buttons are a most for the well dressed gentleman and lady. Here are a few great button options for your next project.

Clock Button

7/8" Metal Button

Gear Shaped Buttons 

Metal Gear Buttons

Monday Fabric Finds

Start the week right with some fabulous fabric finds! Every Monday I will be sharing some great new steamy fabric for all types of sewing.

Enjoy!!

After Dark Skull and Spider

Folklorico Cartas Marcadas

Regal Tick Toc Jacquard 

(Would work for a vest) 

Hemisphere World 

Edgar Allan Poe Inspired Fabirc

Recently I made a skirt with some of the Nevermore fabric from Micheal Miller. This fabric line was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and is a great option for fans and steampunks alike. Enjoy!

Steamtress Fabric

While exploring the fabric shops online I came across some great new fabric for steamstresses. I hope you enjoy.

Everyday Favorites Scissors in Black

Timeless Treasures Keep Calm

A Stitch in Time

If you know of a great steamstress themed fabric please share in comments.  

Steampunk Alice

On April 29th the Tampa Bay Historical Society will be hosting an Alice in Wonderland Tea. As an avid supporter of this worthy group I will of course be attendance along with the crew of the Airship Annabel Lee. To get in the spirit and for inspiration on my wardrobe I present the following.

Oggles and Oggles of Goggles

Goggles are as iconic to the steampunk genre as the bat is to baseball, and just as important. The right pair of goggles can make an outfit while the wrong pair can detract. Below are a few of the different styles available but don't forget that in steampunk the sky is the limit so let your imagination fly!

Round Eye Piece Style

Created by Mann & Co

These goggles are the most popular with the steampunk crowd and come in a variety of colors. They can be purchased from many different tinkerers or you can make your own with the help of instrcutables.com.

Flat Top Goggles

Flat top goggles are also popular and though larger and heavier work well with a variety of costumes. This style often has flip up lenses.

Glasses

Glasses with a steampunk flair and round lenses are a great look for all ages. Whether detailed or plain these glasses are a great pick.

Gear, Rust and Pixy Dust!

What does a Steampunk Pixy need? Pixy Dust of course! This lovely pink bottle was created especially for me by Melanie Grace at Live Steamy. In addition to my new lovely you can get Aether, Rust, and Steam. At just $17 each these are an affordable accessory that goes with a variety of looks. Remember if you don't see what you want you can always ask for a custom order. 

How to Sit in a Victorian Bustle Dress

How to Sit in a Victorian Bustle Dress

This is a great tutorial that explains how to sit in a bustle dress. After learning how to sit check out these amazing dresses for some inspiration of your own. Or visit Bustle Bums for Charity to buy one and support a great cause.

Bustle Skirts for Charity

The Airship Annabel Lee is selling made to order bustle skirts to raise funds for our upcoming Walk for Autism Speaks. The skirts are a steal at $100 each and 100% of the proceeds go to charity. Details about the skirts and how to purchase them can be found at Bustle Bums for Charity.

Please purchase one of these amazing skirts and help us support a worthy cause!
If you don't need a new skirt but would like to help donations can be made at our Autism Speaks website.