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The many layers of my most recent costume build for 221B Con. I was inspired to make a Steampunk Irene Adler when I found the beautiful flocked taffeta that reminded me of the BBC Irene's wallpaper. I didn't have a Steampunk group for 221B Con, nor did I have quite enough time to build any Steampunk accessories, so right now I simply have the Victorian Adler completed. I can work on additional pieces at my leisure. The entire build took about 5 weeks working around existing clients, family etc...

I was exceptionally pleased with how it all turned out and it was very comfortable to wear the entire day (from 9 am until 11 pm). My feet in the Victorian boots gave out long before the rest of me did.

I used the Truly Victorian patterns for the entire costume and I have to say they were a pleasure to work with. So easy to alter and adapt they make a great base for any project.

I was a bit concerned about the petticoat at first, but once I dipped it in liquid starch, dried it in the sun and ironed it? It was perfect and held the shape under the weight of those underskirt pleats.

Final photo taken by percygranger.

Description
The many layers of my most recent costume build for 221B Con. I was inspired to make a Steampunk Irene Adler when I found the beautiful flocked taffeta that reminded me of the BBC Irene's wallpaper. I didn't have a Steampunk group for 221B Con, nor did I have quite enough time to build any Steampunk accessories, so right now I simply have the Victorian Adler completed. I can work on additional pieces at my leisure. The entire build took about 5 weeks working around existing clients, family etc...

I was exceptionally pleased with how it all turned out and it was very comfortable to wear the entire day (from 9 am until 11 pm). My feet in the Victorian boots gave out long before the rest of me did.

I used the Truly Victorian patterns for the entire costume and I have to say they were a pleasure to work with. So easy to alter and adapt they make a great base for any project.

I was a bit concerned about the petticoat at first, but once I dipped it in liquid starch, dried it in the sun and ironed it? It was perfect and held the shape under the weight of those underskirt pleats.

Final photo taken by percygranger.