VERDIGRIS // A Steampunk Inspired Selection

FLASH WARNING: Skip forward to 6:28 to get past flashing edits, there are some RGB stuttering transitions later in the video for the hyper sensitive!

Is she a smuggler, a spy, a sorceress? Why not be all three. Today I have a collection of ensembles inspired by the colors and textures of steampunk and dieselpunk environments, rich rusts, deep browns, iridescent teals, and acidic greens.

And not one black garment in this entire video 🎉 Just to prove I can, though darkest brown isn't exactly very different 😂

Link to projects and products ✨ (None are affiliate links in any way)

Hooded Scarf Pattern:    • My Favorite Hood Pattern // Hooded Sc...  
Geode Tie Dye Video:    • Ice Dying Geodes // Shirts, Scarves, ...  
1940's Trouser Video:    • Making 1940's Trousers From a Vintage...  
Brown Suede Booties: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...

Brown Sunglasses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06...
Cognac Leather Jacket: Is from a company called Fan Jackets which does a ton of really cool leather jackets, but...the customer service is pretty weird. The sizing is strange, I ordered my correct measurements and the jacket was too big and rather bulky compared to the more fitted look shown on their website when it arrived. When I tried to exchange for the next size down, they let me, but had me send the too-big jacket straight to a clothing recycling/reuse place in a different state rather than back to them?! It was all very weird, so while the jacket itself is real leather and good quality overall, the fit leaves me unimpressed and the interaction was overall strange.
Fan Jackets here https://www.fanjackets.com/product/br...

Geode tie dye dress:    • Ice Dying Geodes // Shirts, Scarves, ...  
Beaded Cicada brooch video:    • Making a Steampunk Inspired Cicada Br...  
Long Leather Belt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrostnEmber...
Wrap Back Top Pattern Video:    • The Other Wrap Top // Just Add A Peplum  
Faux Fur Collars: https://www.amazon.com/BABEYOND-Women...

How to Draft Cowl Neckline:    • How to Add the Cowl Neckline // Makin...  
Tulip Sleeves:    • How To Make Tulip Sleeves // Pattern ...  
Moth Brooch:    • Making a Moth Brooch // Turquoise and...  

Asymmetric knit top video:    • The Asymmetric Gathered Top // By Pop...  
Knit Skirt Video:    • Making Simple Stretch Pencil Skirts  
Brown Floral Brocade from Mood: https://www.moodfabrics.com/brown-lux...
Iridescent brocade the dress is made of: https://www.etsy.com/listing/13642302...
Iridescent Stretch Velvets from here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/silkfabric?

Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.

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Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! :    • Making a Bodice Block From a Fitting ...  

Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Pa... (not sponsored)

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