My Outfits from Wild West Con, 3/4-3/6/11

[Vanessa]

Hello! It seems like I've spent the past two years almost exclusively sewing 18th C things, so it was very fun to be back in Victorian era the past couple months working on these. I went to a steampunk event (my first) this past weekend in Tucson, AZ and it was so much fun!

Here are my outfits for the weekend:

For the ball on Friday night I wore a purple velvet bustle dress that I recently finished. (It had been banished to the UFO pile for years):

(Bodice: TV416, slightly modified; Overskirt: TV305; Underskirt: TV201)


During the day Saturday I wore my first steampunk outfit. I was a butterfly charmer, complete with a nifty little contraption (sadly, not visible in this picture) on my back to attract them.

(Bodice: TV463; Underskirt: shortened TV221)


Saturday evening there was a masquerade ball and the butterfly charmer made an appearance:

(Bodice: TV420, slightly modified; Overskirt: TV326, modfied; Underskirt: TV225, floor length)


I had been hoarding the blue & silver-blue dupioni & the silver trim for years (years!) and I had juuuuust enough to squeak out the two gowns. And, as ever, I must bow to the Truly Victorian patterns and their wonderful creator for gifting them to us. They are the best patterns around and I always go to them first for anything Victorian. (I also hungrily await new ones.)

[Miss Cindy]

Wow!
I love the colors of your first dress. And it looks beautiful on you. Just as an aside, what is a UFO pile?
I think they all are wonderful and fit you beautifully. How fun!
Miss Cindy

[gretagretchen]

Gorgeous! The detailing on the masquerade gown is lovely. Adore your tiara. All your outfits are very sharp.

[Vanessa]

Thanks! A UFO is an Unfinished Object.

[elensari]

Goodness! Your work is stunning. I really want to see the attraction device now! Both ball gowns are elegant and gorgeous.

~kelly

[MaryGode]

Seconding the call for a shot of the butterfly attractor! And I love all your little details, especially the blue spectacles.

[MissieCat]

So, so very pretty, all 3 dresses. Did you do your hair yourself?

[Vanessa]

I did do my hair myself - thanks! As soon as I get pictures of the attractor, I will post them.

[Emmaline]

Vanessa was beautiful! She was the hit of the Con.

[Melissa S]

They're all so beautiful! I really love the blue of the masquerade dress.

[Madamekat]

Vanessa, each gown is a stunning creation! Beautifully planned, executed, and worn!! You inspire me!

[Vanessa]

Hello! Finally remembered to post pictures of my butterfly attracting contraption.

[MaryGode]

That is neat!

[Bookwyrm]

I love it. It speaks so much more than so many more generic steampunk costumes. Did you do the leather bodice yourself?

[Vanessa]

Thanks! I had the leather harness & belt custom made. I

[Sujean]

Elegant, adventurous, fascinatingly mysterious....and sooo much fun!