Your Wardrobe Unlock'd

"Emilly Ladybird" (aka Jema) explores how to create and costume interesting characters by investigating Steampunk archetypes.

Frog fasteners give a military edge to any Steampunk style. Here's an easy way to achieve the look without getting all tangled up.

We talk to a dress historian, portrait specialist and photo detective about her work, and present a competition for you!

How to make 18th century hoops - small, pocket and medium sized - and some humorous period stories about their use. 

Izabela gives patterns and details for creating the skirt, apron skirt and a detachable train with ruffled balayeuse for a wedding gown.

Too often we settle for pale imitations or modern costume jewelry to adorn our Victorian gowns, but that doesn't have to be the case.

Athena explores how to integrate aspects of other cultures into your costumes to help make your Steampunk unique.

The key to an accurate 18th century gown is the right fabric. Hallie explains what to look for and what to avoid when you're shopping.

You voted back in October, and waited and waited.....  And now, the envelope please!  The new themes for 2012-13 are......