How to make a Steampunk Outfit, Threadbanger

It appears to me that we have a misunderstanding between clock makers and clock piece users. If the clock makers can make the gears, couldn't they just make gears for the clock piece users? precision of the gear isn't necessary if its being used to embellish a garment. So horologists if you have unusable gears, please get them out there. (i would suggest eBay) (you could even embellish the gears a bit, engrave a design or something)

I saw you guys on indy mogul you guys rule!

love the steampunk stuff! please at some point do something on lolita!!

i am getting in to steampunk and wanted to know if civil war ere clothing can be used for steampunk i will check this form on a day to day bases to find out the reason why i was asking is i am a civil war reenactor

I highly suggest taking up yard sale hunting if you are serious about getting into this style. Old fabric, jewelry and "gizmos" are easy to be had. I find broken clocks and watches pretty often and use the cogs and gears. Try not to destroy the clocks and such if they are working though. Buttons and lace are fairly common place at these things too. Keep your eyes open and don't be afraid to use your imagination. Creativity is HUGE is steampunk.

Where can you get gears i looked almost everywhere but it always goes back to ebay and i don't think i should really trust it and the gears are really small

How does adding gears affect the washability of the garment? Can it still go in a regular washer and dryer or do the gears rust?

kewl. i like this style alot but i suck at makeing it

There are no affordable gears to be had on ebay :(

where can you buy the spools of plastic covered wire?

I guess im gonna be the only guy in the Bronx doing it steam punk style...lol, kool none the less. Thank you for the Tutorial Vid.

Oh! The bustle and bloomers will be great for a plague rat such as myself ^^ Thank you!

Wow, the bustle is pretty ghetto but I'm definitely glad for the tutorial.

I Adore This Episode!

Thanks, this is just the coolest thing! Long live steampunk.

I know that this video was posted a long time ago but I can't help but ask what ruching is? How do you do it? It is something you have to do by hand or can you use a machine. If anyone has any idea please let me know.

Great episode. inspired me a lot for a costume I'm making for Halloween. But how do you do the ruching? You didn't explain in the video. :( Is there a link to it? But otherwise, it helped a lot. Thanks for the corset links! I've been looking for the right one for the longest time! :D

hey where did rod get that top hat i so want one!!

ho'kay thank you so much you are amazing. I love you and i love your show and I LOVE STEAM PUNK!

Hey you guys just turned me on to steampunking, thanks! lol, I like the vest of Steven Nelson (I think thats his name) but I cant tell it dosn't look like gears sewed on his vest but a tatterned imprint? what excatly is it?

i don't know if this helps at all, but if anyone is interested in similar period pieces, The Ladies Treasury has great true historical patterns. and for free too! http://www.tudorlinks.com/treasury/freepatterns/index.html#Victorian btw, thanks for the great video guys!

Hey Corinne, if i could make a request for a new video...the Renaissance fair is coming here soon. I absolutely love the clothing there but..eek so expensive. Well, i've been thrift store shopping so much that everything seems that way. But if you could go a little farther back in time and teach me how to make renaissance clothing such as bodices, chemises, corsets *and substitutes for boning*, and maybe throw in some guy stuff there too, it'd be the most awesome thing ever!!! plz consider. ~Screaming Sock Monkey~

Awsome, now. for your next month long feature (preferably also a joint effort with Indy mogul bfx..): Cyberpunk... It would be soooo rad. =) I wonder if cleaning my desk with a leather jacket and a hot glue gun would do it... =P

Now that we are all dressed up, how do we find other like minded individuals to hang out with? It's a lot of trouble to go to just to traipse around my apt.

Best episode EVER!

This is such a great intricate episode and fashion! no wonder there was a whole week dedicated to steampunk. well worth the wait. and i love corinne's outfit! nice job!

wowwwww that was one of the best threadbanger vids i've ever seen! very creative.. and totally inspiring!

Hey guys umm i was watching this video and corrine metioned rooshing (sp?) umm i was wondering if you could explain what it is and how to do it? thanks -Jocy

Dude, now I've so got me a big dress project for Halloween! Thanks Threadbanger!

Hey, I invented a Bustle belt, check it out here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9878873 Great video guys!!! Thanks!

Wait, how did you do that to the skirts?? me confused :(( I have a short/knee length skirt I could try it on.

yeah...sorry about the misspell everyone....its laracorsets.com

I think the actual site for the corsets is laracorsets.com In the video it just had laracorset.com which is some random website. Loved the video thanks guys!

It's not laracorset.com, but laracorsets.com !!!

WOW! Love this episode. The bustle (and the layered skirts) are soo cute!!! Also, love the corset information. The real corset look seems so elegantly old fashioned... but, well, ouch!! awesome episode!!!

I love that outfit!!!...except the bustle....I can deal without that. but the whole shirt/corset thing, omg that's awsome! ^_^

Hi there. I'm from New Orleans, Louisiana. I have evacuated due to hurricane Gustav. I wanted to thank you guys and gals here at Threadbanger. You have the coolest DIY projects and how to's I have ever come across. It's kept my mind occupied and my hands busy making things!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7FZKOfTVmQ

where is the video tutorial for the vest? I've poked around and I can't find anything...

I truly enjoyed these episodes but I do have to say that Rob's shirt reminded me very much of the HUGE trend of shirts in the 80's. Would have been cool to know that I could have made my own back then!

this episode was awsome its funny i like alot of styles but i never know the name of them till i watch a shop like this and by that time im like 'dam fashion stalkers taking the way i dress' lol. but hey i take all thoes styles and mix them im very alternate just like you corinne your so cool ive been wearing bloomers for years im a bigger girl and bike pants under skirts sometimes is a big granny like. also Andichan i second the gothic lolita love the loli just wish it looked better on bigger ppl.... have great fun times and keep up the sewing

Thanks for this episode guys! It was so creative and both outfits turned out great! If you ever decide to do another "underground fashion" type episode, gothic lolita would be a really cool theme. Thanks for all the vids!

Oh my that is the best dress ever. I love the clothes back then and wish I could dress like that all the time. Thanks for the idea.

Wow, even though I'm not steampunk in the slightest, this was my favorite threadbanger episode ever! The explanations and information were so interesting and inspiring. That bustle was beyond amazing. A total work of art! And I might just use Rob's shirt recon to peacoatify a jacket of mine... Thanks guys great job. (Oh and Corinne does have a great booty ;D )

Why is eric wearing your vest?

Great tutorials! I love the men's shirt idea - simple but effective. And I want to try those rouched skirts (I love layering skirts when it gets cold out). Fantastic work! Erik and Steve dancing was just cute. :D

Okay, very awesome guys! I've been enjoying every episode this week and this was a great end to it!

Oooooo a bustle!!! Can't wait to try one!

where did you get the goggles that you used instead of the steampunk ones

The funny thing is, i just finished putting together my steampunk ensemble. I made a vest. I bought a top-hat, a pocket-watch, and goggles. Im doing it for the first day of school. Will send pictures.

Corinne, that outfit wast THE BOMB! Rob, I liked your shirt as well. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! I love this site!

Awesome tutorials.I've been looking for a good tutorial on making that ruched top for a while now. Don't forget to add some cotton button up fingerless gloves, button up spats, and patterned tights (stripes, lattice etc.) for ladies. Men can also add some higher waisted side-button pants, boots, and lots of random gadgetry and a hat if you're not going for the super messy hair look.

corrinne, the outfit was beautiful, i especially love the ruched skirts, that gives me inspiration to make a everyday skirt with that look! the steampunk look is very cool and pretty even tho its not the kind of style i'd wear every day thanks you guys for a GREAT episode

omgosh! love that episode. and i just ADORE Corrinne's outfit! love it!!!

That Was My New Favorite Episode. Also I had no clue what Steam-Punk was till now But the hole idea of it appeals to me so much! Great Episode! And Even On thread banger , Steve Nelson Steals the show, Lol! I thought his powers only extended to the mogulverse! Can't wait to see What's next! I say a Suit!

Dude, this week has been AMAZING. I'm fascinated by steampunk and I really would love to build up more of that aspect to my wardrobe!

poop is good

even though my style isnt at all steampunk but i really enjoyed this episode, corinnes outfit and explanation of how and where she got things was very well done good job guys!

Erik, you dog you. :D

I LOVE this episode guys. The bustle is truly incredible. Amazing work.

Great episode! And how funny was it watching Erik and Steve Dance together? ROFL

Great Steam Punk episode guys!

hahaha love indy mougl dancing in he back! great episode!

tons of fun. I freakin love that you made a bustle. good job!

Hey everyone...sorry it took so long to get todays episode out...we've been working day and night on it and just finished it. Hope you enjoy -Rob

YES! I have been waiting for this episode for...five days! I'm starting on this right away! I LOVE you guys!