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How to Make a Steampunk Costume on a Budget

07 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Sewing, Tutorials

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steampunk, steampunk bustle, steampunk corset, steampunk costume, steampunk jacket, steampunk skirt

Utilizing as many supplies that I already had on hand was essential in keeping down the cost for my steampunk costume this year. I want to be able to create and entire costume with accessories for under $50.00 dollars. The main costume would be made by recycling this unused black formal dress. By cutting the dress at the waist line, I now have a corset top and a skirt.

 

I added a zipper and a waistband to the skirt. The length was perfect so there was no need to hem as I never cut the bottom of the skirt. I then added a sequin lace trim to the bottom of the skirt. My skirt is now complete.

The corset top took a little more time than the skirt as there were several things that had to be added. I first added a separating zipper to the back of the top. I then added a gathered brocade trim to the bottom of my top to add a little extra length. I added matching straps to ensure I would be comfortable in my costume throughout the entire festival. Finally, I added a sequin and beaded trim to the top of the corset to add just a little more height to the top.

Now its time to make my bustle using the same brocade fabric I purchased for the corset top trim. Since the bustle is detachable from the skirt it will have it’s own waist band. This will make it easier to use this costume for other festivals.

 

Now I am finished with my main steampunk costume but I need a jacket. So back to my closet for something else that can be recycled. As I had hoped, I found the perfect jacket that I haven’t worn in years. First I shortened the sleeves to 3/4 and added a pleated black polyester trim. Even with the shortened sleeves and black trim, the jacket was still a little too plain for the rest of my costume. By adding elastic bridal button tape down two seams on the back of the jacket, I was able to give the jacket a lace up corset look. Now this completes the jacket.

Now my costume is ready for opening day of The Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival.

I was able to make this entire costume: corset top, skirt, jacket, bustle, for only $ 14.08. My accessories for my purse, hat, and necklace cost $28.74, keeping my costume and accessory total under my $50.00 budget. Being able to recycle the dress, purse, necklace, and utilized items I already had on hand I saved a lot of money.

Total steampunk costume and accessory break down:

  • Costume $14.08
  • Steampunk hat $10.33
  • Gear and clock key necklace $3.61
  • Purse $14.80

For a total of $42.82 I have a complete 3 piece Victorian steampunk costume with matching accessories.

Check out my other blogs to learn how I made my hat and necklace.

How to Make a Steampunk Hat

How to Make a Steampunk Necklace

 

How to Make a Steampunk Hat

07 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Tutorials

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make a steampunk hat, steampunk, steampunk costume hat, steampunk hat

I first had to decide what did I want on my hat. Most steampunk hat’s I have seen on the internet had goggles on the hat and I wanted to do something different.

Supplies

  • Gears
  • Old clock (optional, for real gears)
  • Flowers
  • Feathers
  • Clock Keys
  • Clock hands
  • Trim
  • Hat
  • Hot glue gun
  • Other steampunk accessories
  • Vinegar (optional for tarnishing gears)

I looked at several craft stores for gears but not many carried real looking gears. So my next option was to take apart an old clock that was in the closet. After removing all of the gears from the clock, I realized they needed to be slightly tarnished. In order to slightly tarnish the gears, I dipped them in apple cider vinegar a few times and allowed to air dry in between dipping.

 

I found the perfect mini top hat at Wal-Mart in the costume section. The hat already had a ribbon band and tulle so I just removed it as it would not match my steampunk costume theme. I had just enough trim left over from my steampunk costume to use as a hat band. Using hot glue, I attached the trim to the hat.

 

 

After the hot glue was cool I started to decorate. I placed all my accessories on my hat prior to hot gluing them. This would save time and supplies if I didn’t like the completed look of my hat.

Here is my completed steampunk hat. I absolutely love everything about my hat and I cannot wait to make another one.

Total hat cost was $10.33. The only items I had to purchase to make this hat was the hat, brown feather pick, and the clock keys. All other accessories I already had on hand.

Be sure to check out my completed steampunk costume and necklace.

How to Make a Steampunk Costume on a Budget

How to Make a Steampunk Necklace

How to Make a Steampunk Necklace

07 Tuesday Oct 2014

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Tutorials

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steampunk, steampunk accessories, steampunk jewelry, steampunk necklace

I love recycling items I already have on hand when I am making costumes and accessories. For my steampunk necklace I was able to recycle a necklace I haven’t worn in years.

Supplies

  • Old necklace (jewelry making starter kit)
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Gears
  • Keys or other accessories

Utilizing needle nose pliers, I was able to careful take apart the old necklace and add gears and clock keys I bought at Michaels Craft Store.

 

Now I have a steampunk necklace that I can use time after time. I also can add to this necklace at any time. Total necklace cost $3.61. It is just amazing how much money can be saved by utilizing as many things you already have on hand.

You can make all kinds of steampunk jewelry out of old jewelry or by purchasing a jewelry making starter kit from your local craft supply store.

Be sure to check out my other blogs.

How to Make a Steampunk Costume on a Budget

How to Make a Steampunk Hat

Elephant Tutu, Tiger Tutu, Dinosaur Tutu, Animal Halloween Costume Tutus

03 Friday Oct 2014

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Sewing, Tutus

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dino tutu, dinosaur Halloween costume, dinosaur tutu, elephant costume, elephant Halloween costume, elephant Halloween tutu, elephant tutu, elephant tutu costume, tiger halloween tutu, tiger tutu, tiger tutu costume

One of my favorite tutus to make are Halloween costumes. On an afternoon trip to Michaels Craft store one afternoon, I came across these cute animal ear and tail sets. The best part about these tutu costumes is that they make the sounds of the animal when you bush a button.

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Elephant tutu features yards and yards of grey tulle on an elastic waist band. Set includes elephant tail and head band that makes elephant sounds when you squeeze the ear. Tail is tied on to tutu with white satin ribbon for easy removal.  

 

 

 

Tiger tutu features yards and yards of golden yellow and black tulle on an elastic waist band. Set includes tiger tail and head band that makes tiger sounds when you squeeze the ear. Tail is tied on to tutu with yellow satin ribbon for easy removal.

 

 
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Tiger tutu features yards and yards of green tulle on an elastic waist band. Set includes dinosaur tail and head band that makes dinosaur sounds when you squeeze the ear. Tail is tied on to tutu with green satin ribbon for easy removal.

 

 

 

For complete item description, including size and availability please visit my Etsy shop.

Elephant tutu set Halloween costume

Tiger tutu set Halloween costume set

Dinosaur Tutu set Halloween costume

Circus Ringmaster Bustle Tutu Set

12 Friday Sep 2014

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Sewing, Tutus

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bustle tutu, circus ringmaster tutu, circus tutu, princess tutu, ringmaster tutu, top hat tutu set

I have to say out of all the costumes I have made over the years this is my absolute favorite.

Side TBD

After a quick trip to Wal-Mart the other day I saw this red spider mini top hat headband. I could not stop thinking of this hat. So naturally I get the idea for what I can make to go with it, a circus ringmaster bustle tutu.

Hat TBD

This costume took much longer to make than the average tutus I normally make but WOW so worth the extra time.

Front TBD Back TBD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This bustle style tutu features yards and yards of black tulle on a no roll elastic waist band. Red criss cross tulle lays atop the black tulle front and back. White tulle ties at each criss cross section. Like I mentioned above, the red spider top hat headband is an accessory I purchased especially for this costume. I simply added a white ribbon bow to match the tulle ties on tutu.

After Halloween tutu can be worn for dress up fun and other holidays throughout the year. I can also see this costume being a saloon girl tutu costume. Just aff a top, gloves, and feather fan and you have a whole new look.

If you would like to purchase or view the full details of the Circus Ringmaster Tutu and Top Hat set, check out my store. You will also get a chance to view my other one of a kind items available.

Baby Butterfly Tutu’s

26 Wednesday Mar 2014

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Sewing, Tutus

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One of my favorite things to make is tutu’s. I enjoy the variety of colors and the many ways the colors can be combined. The accessories to go with the tutu’s are so much fun. A simple tutu can be transformed into an amazing costume or dress for special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.

Angel Izzy TBD

Here is the precious Isabelle in her first Tiffany Brooks Designs butterfly tutu.

Here are baby butterfly tutu sets available in four colors: blue, pink, purple, and red. Each set is one of a kind. Link to view the full item description and to purchase (while quantities last) are included below each picture.

Blue Butterfly Tutu Collage

Blue Butterfly Tutu

Pink Butterfly Tutu Collage

Pink Butterfly Tutu

Purple Butterfly Set Collage

Purple Butterfly Tutu

Red Butterfly Tutu Set Collage

Red Butterfly Tutu

Colorful Butterfly Tutus Collage

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Baby Girl Gift Idea, Newborn Photo Prop

26 Thursday Sep 2013

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Sewing, Tutus

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Baby gift idea, baby photo prop, baby tutu, custom made gifts, newbaby, newborn gift, photo prop, pink baby tutu, tiffany brooks designs

Need a baby shower gift for a friend or loved one?
Why not give the expectant mother something she will never forget.
Just imagine babies first pictures in her first tutu.
Baby’s first tutu is a great gift for any expecting mother.
Available in any color or colors of your choice.

Party Time

15 Friday Apr 2011

Posted by Tiffany Brooks in Halloween Costumes, Pets

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custom dog tutu, dog fashion, dog tutu, pet apparel, pet clothing, pet fashion, tiffany brooks designs, tutu for dog

Last year my baby brother & his crafty wife had their first child. Upon her arrival I began seeing her pictures day after day through Facebook. One day she was in a little bitty tutu made by her mommy.  I thought that was the most precious thing I had seen in a long time. After all my daughter is 14 now, and my how things have changed.

The last few years I have been making dog clothes and I just knew my little Yorkie Poo Felecity needed her own tutu. So finally I made it. Yes I know what a procrastinator.

I really enjoyed making this and can not believe it took me so long to make one. I can not wait to create more in the weeks to follow to add to my store. The greatest thing about these tutus is there are so many different ways you can make them. The color selection is unreal and the many different types of trim that can be added is limitless.
For those if you interested in checking out my sister in laws tutus,
she has recently started her own SAHM business.
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I am so excited to share my love for sewing, decorating, organizing, gardening, and cooking with you. I am a SAHM of a beautiful seventeen year old. Ah... teenagers. I love to do just about anything craft and sewing related. There's nothing better than doing what I love everyday and the best part it never feels like work

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