My first foray into steampunk started with boots and a corset. As I worked my way through items & supplies I already had, patterns I could download & print at home, & playing dress-up on the mannequin, my Steampunk Seamstress was born. Here’s how the outfit came together with my skirts, thread spool bandolier, bowler hat, arm bracers, utility belt & bag, & other accessories. (buttons, cameo, cosplay, costume, dickens on the strand, gears, late victorian, petticoat, tailor, truly victorian…