Written by Laura Ulak
Photos by Jenna Halek
Members of MNSOC recently participated in a Steampunk Fashion Show held in Minneapolis. The show was for a local crafting group to help them better understand what Steampunk was all about, and how Steampunk can be done on a budget. The following outfits were displayed:
Chelsey
Character: Circus Ringleader
Blouse: Thrifted (Savers)
Hat: Vintage (hat band made by Chelsey)
Underbust corset: Fabric from Joann Fabrics, 1890′s Victorian Corselets pattern by Truly Victorian
Overskirt: Silk from Joann Fabrics, pattern by Chelsey
Petticoat: Fabric from Joann Fabrics, pattern from Sugardale, made by Jenna Halek
Tights: Hot Topic (clearanced) – Another place you can find striped tights is at Sock Dreams
Shoes: Thrifted
Jewelry: Borrowed
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Amanda
Character: Steampunk Spy
Leather jacket: Thrifted
Skirt: Forever 21
Blouse: Thrifted and then dyed by Erin Schneider
Corset: Fabric from Joann Fabrics, made by Chelsey Barnes, Simplicity pattern 2966 (Go Green Collection)
Shoes and necklace: Her own
Weapon: Modded by Erin Schneider
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Maggie
Character: Steampunk Ragamuffin
Hat, blouse and boots: Thrifted
Hat décor and hand warmers: Designed by Carol Strand
Purse: Purchased at CONVERGENCE
Jewelry: Thrifted and personally owned
Underbust corset: Fabric from Joann Fabrics, made by Carol Strand, Truly Victorian pattern
Bustled skirt: Fabric from Joann Fabrics, designed and made by Laura Ulak
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S.H.
Character: Steampunk Monster Fighter, recently returned from Asia
Kimono: Estate Sale
Corset: Charlotte Russe
Tights: Target
Boots: Borrowed
Jewelry: Thrifted, purchased at Minnesota Renaissance Festival, made by Ashley Walton
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G.A.
Character: Alchemist, Mustache Elixir Creator, Black Widow
Goggles: Military Surplus store
Blouse and skirt: Borrowed (originally purchased and gifted)
Belt: Thrifted
Boots: Borrowed (originally thrifted)
Accessories: Antique store finds
Vest: Zoe from Firefly Vest made by Rae, The Dreamstitcher. Bought at Rae’s costume sale.
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Ashley
Character: Ginny the Pilot, on vacation
Jewelry: Thrifted and purchased
Dress: Vintage wedding dress, thrifted for $1.00. Dyed with Rit dye and bustled in place.
Boots: Skechers
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Erin
Character: Eve the Assassin and Finishing School Graduate
Hat: Claire’s
Hat Décor: Designed by Erin Schneider
Gloves: Vintage
Pants: Thrifted full length pants turned into knickers by Erin Schneider
Shoes: Borrowed
Belt: Target
Jewelry: Thrifted or purchased
Gun pack: Designed and made by Erin Schneider
Weapons: Purchased at local stores and modded by Erin Schneider
Dress: Thrifted and then dyed with Rit dye by Erin Schneider
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Laura
Character: Laura the Explorer
Hat: Royal Canadian Mountie Summer Campaign Hat
Hat décor: Designed by Laura Ulak, supplies from Joann Fabrics and Ax-Man
Blouse: Lane Bryant
Underbust corset: Purchased at Teslacon
Vest: Thrifted jacket modified by Laura Ulak
Leather gauntlets: Designed and made by Jen Sather, supplies from Ax-Man and Tandy Leather
Jewelry: Thrifted and personally owned
Accessories: Thrifted, Antique Store Finds, TJ Maxx
Pants: Thrifted and modified by Laura Ulak
Boots: Ragstock
