Lost Coast Historical Patterns in Fort Bragg, California offers a variety of garb-making supplies. For steampunk fans, there are a variety of traditional Victorian patterns, based on original clothing from the eighteen hundreds. There are also quite a variety of patterns for things to make your skirts bigger and Lost Coast Historical Patterns does sell the all-important hoop wire. FYI, the Victorian era was from 1837 to 1901, but you should always feel free to throw in anachronistic details or accessories which never were when costuming for steampunk.
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According to the AMF Korsets site, in addition to costuming things like WhoreLore, they dress performers for various events. Some of the shows on their c.v. include Torture Garden in London, Skin Two Rubberball in London, Fetish Evolution in Essen, Absolute Kink in Amsterdam, Klinik in Amsterdam, Vanilla Gallery in Tokyo, San Franciso Fetish Ball in (unsurprisingly) San Francisco, SMack in New York, and Fetish and Fantasy Ball in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas show is pictured in the thumb here with the hooks in flesh. I must confess that I am a fan of the Hellraiser movies, but I am sort of icked out by most suspension performances. I know it makes no sense, but I just can’t get into the fleshhooks. Hellraiser is about the pleasure of pain and experiencing a body suspension in a controlled safe environment is an impressive extension of the themes I loved in the movies. Just not for me.
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I don’t care how hot the weather is because I am not going to wear gothic garb in the midday sun and my family has good central air conditioning.
I have been looking for something to wear to play Little Red Riding Hood and the Horny Construction Worker and Heavy Red have been kind enough to create just the thing. The Heavy Red site says: “The limited edition Heavy Red costume Little Dark Red Riding Hood, is so beautiful with its dark elegance. The red and black dress made from weighted matte jersey and rayon hangs beautifully. The black arrow point bodice is adorned with a black bow. The dress is fully lined, has a side zipper, adjustable straps and straps that tie in the back to give you the perfect fit. The dress comes with a matching capelette which is fully lined with black satin. The outfit also includes: -miniature picnic basket. This costume is one you will want to wear over and over, it is truly amazing! Please note: All Halloween Costume Sales are final and only exchangable for size”.
The manufacturers seem to believe it is a Halloween costume, not necessarily intended for other forms of roleplay.
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