Thursday, October 8, 2009

Steam Punk Free Spirit

Meet Istanbul Athena Lewis, a steam punk Free Spirit :-) To make her, I modified her body slightly by giving her a bit of a bosom and more almond shaped eyes (see my flickr photostream for Free Spirit Steam Punk Variations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29184580@N04/sets/72157622509269234/ for some instructions on the modifications)

I used the side-to-side basic bodice for her corset dress bodice, and simply crocheted a full skirt to the bottom of the bodice, using a stitch pattern from "The Harmony Guides, 220 More Crochet Stitches." I was curious if hammered-on eyelets would work with crochet, for the lacing of her bodice, and they do!

I purchased inexpensive charms from Michaels for her punky jewely and the charms on her gauntlets. Her earrings and necklace are removable.


Closeup of the bodice; I also did a little bead crochet work here, which gives a neat effect, and you can also get a close look at her earrings and her right gauntlet.

If you are interested in finding inspiration for this fashion statement, try this flickr photosite:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/steampunkfashion/

Enjoy the crochet!

12 comments:

  1. OMG, she is absolutely fabulous!!!!! I am speechless! she is so over the top-You Rock!

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  2. Ellen, you made me laugh out loud :-) I'm delighted you like her!

    Beth

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  3. She's gorgeous! Oh wow, I love her style so much! Very chic :3

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  4. Her clothes are brilliant! I really like her.

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  5. Thank-you very much, Piston and Abbie :-)

    Beth

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  6. I would love to see your take on Japanese Lolita!

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  7. DesolateDecember, I'm gonna have to look that up :-)

    Beth

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  8. Out of all your dollies she is my absolute favorite! I love her hair, I didn't see the pony tail before on flirk, I love it! Her face and markings on the face are amazing!!! truly amazing!~ Love her!

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  9. Kikou, comment avoir les explications en français en pdf, car je trouve toutes les poupées trop mimi, merci de votre réponse par avance, kissss.

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  10. Babe, I tried to translate your message from French to English, and I'm afraid I do not know what your question is. If you are asking for PDF instructions in French, I'm afraid I don't know how to do this.

    Beth

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  11. I love everything about this doll. She is amazing and i can't wait to try and make my own little girl, the outfit is amazing as is the eye decals and even the bloomers amazing amazing job!!!!!!!

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