Steampunk Inventor Bundle for 18 inch dolls

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This steampunk digital doll pattern will let you sew an intricate inventor costume for your 18 inch doll. It is the Inventor who uses their talent and imagination to create the marvels of the steampunk world. Ceaseless tinkering, designing and occasionally blowing things up ā€“ the Inventor is a quintessential steampunk archetype.

 

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This steampunk digital doll pattern will let you sew an intricate inventor costume for your 18 inch doll.

It is the Inventor who uses their talent and imagination to create the marvels of the steampunk world. Ceaseless tinkering, designing and occasionally blowing things up ā€“ the Inventor is a quintessential steampunk archetype.

The steampunk movement is built on Victorian science fiction. As such, steampunk fashion uses the Victorian and Edwardian eras as a basis and builds from there. One steampunk blogger advises ā€œdress Victorian and then addā€. Itā€™s the additions ā€“ gears and gadgets – that make steampunk so fun. This pattern bundle includes not only the basic clothing pieces ā€“ Knickerbockers, Shirt and Utility Bustle ā€“ but also some fun goggles!

Check out the KeLibu Steampunk Inventor BootsĀ as a compliment to your Steampunk Inventor outfit!

Supplies:

Knickerbockers:

  • 1/3 yard or meter of mid-weight cotton, linen, wool or blends, faux leather, moleskin
  • 4 x Ā½ inch buttons
  • 5 sets of sew-in snaps
  • Sharp/universal needle
  • Matching thread
  • 5 ā€“ 5 Ā½ inches of 3/8 inch wide elastic
  • Dressmakers transfer paper and tracing wheel or some other kind of marking pen/tailorā€™s chalk and a ruler

 

Funnel Neck Shirt:

  • Ā¼ yard of light to mid-weight cotton, linen or blends
  • 16 inch by 7 inch piece of light weight cotton, linen or blends for lining (if not using the same fabric as main shirt fabric)
  • 8 inch by 7 inch piece of interfacing. I prefer knit tricot interfacing but use your favourite
  • 10 x 5/16 inch wide brads (regular brads), rivets or shank style buttons OR
  • 10 x jump rings, 5 lobster clasps and 5-6 inches of chain
  • Optional ā€“ If you are using brads or rivets, 8 inches of selvage edge or twill tape
  • 21 inches of thin (about 1/16 inch wide) cording. Itā€™s best to choose a cording that is woven or has some tooth to it and no stiffness ā€“ hemp, cotton, drapery cord and poly satin cord/rat tail work well
  • Tailorā€™s chalk, disappearing ink pen or similar marking implement
  • Sharp/universal needle and matching thread

 

Utility Bustle:

  • 9 inches by 5 inches of vinyl or light-weight leather for the belt
  • 22 inches by 10 inches of non-ravelling fabric such as lace or mesh for the flounces. You can use the same fabric for all the flounces, or use different fabrics:Ā Lower flounce ā€“ 10 inches by 10 inches,Ā Middle flounce ā€“ 8 inches by 8 Ā inches,Top flounce ā€“ 6 inches by 6 Ā inches
  • 5/8 inch by 3 Ā½ inch strip of contrast/complimentary leather or vinyl
  • 3/8 inch by 2 Ā½ inch strip of contrast/complimentary leather or vinyl
  • 2 x Ā¾ inch wide D-rings
  • 2 x 5/16 inch brads (regular) and 4 x 3/16 inch brads (mini)
  • 2 halo snaps OR 2 inches of 3/8 inch wide hook and loop tape OR 2 sew-in snaps
  • Awl or leather punch
  • Vinyl/leather needle
  • Matching thread
  • Optional ā€“ mini tools
  • Optional ā€“ gears, tiny bottles, tiny clocks etc. for decoration

 

Goggles:

  • 3 inches by 4 inches of vinyl or light-weight leather
  • 2 brass lock nuts (3/4 inch size pictured in this pattern) ā€“ meant for bathroom sinks and found in the plumbing section of hardware stores
  • Alternative: 4 x Ā½ inch conduit locknuts ā€“ these are thinner than the brass locknuts and bigger The clear plastic lenses can be sandwiched between two locknuts.
  • 4 x 3/16 inch brads (mini)
  • 8 Ā½ – 9 inches of Ā¼ inch or 3/8 inch wide elastic
  • Awl
  • Craft glue such as Amazing Goop that will adhere to vinyl/leather and metal
  • Optional: small piece of clear, thin, rigid plastic. Fruit/veggie containers or product packaging works great. You will need this if you want to add lenses to your goggles

 

Optional supplies if you want to add a loupe to your goggles:

  • Ā½ inch stainless steel surlok clamp for PEX pipe. Also found in the plumbing section of hardware Alternately, you could use a 5/8 inch hose clamp.
  • Size 4 brass machine screw that is Ā¾ inches long plus one brass nut to fit the screw
  • 1 Ā¼ inch (or smaller) alligator clip. These are found in the electrical section of hardware stores

 

Skill Level: Intermediate

 

Download, Print & Sew!

Start your project immediately with this digital PDF pattern. Ā It includes step-by-step instructions with full color pictures and full size pattern pieces. A PDF reader is required toĀ view and print the fileĀ (e.g. Adobe Reader for Windows or Preview for Mac).

You will see a link to download your pattern as soon as your purchase is complete. Ā You will also receive an email receipt for your purchaseĀ that willĀ include the link to download the pattern.

KeLibu is not affiliated with American GirlĀ®, MattelĀ®, Our GenerationĀ®, BattatĀ®, MapleleaĀ®, Maplelea GirlsĀ®, Avonlea Traditions Inc.Ā®, Journey GirlsĀ®, Toys R UsĀ®, With Heart and SoulĀ®, Kidz N CatsĀ®, Maru and FriendsĀ®, Maru & FriendsĀ® LLC, A Girl for All TimeĀ®, Daughters of History Ltd. or any doll/toy company.

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    patterns are great, i love working with them and have almost the complete steampunk collection

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  4. Cynthia

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    Yet to sew, but directions are clear and easily read.

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  6. Kittie DiCaprio

    Kittie DiCaprio (verified owner)

    Traci – I just wanted to thank you for all your wonderful patterns!! I purchased the ones I was missing during your sale last weekend and downloaded the last of them and the free tutorials today. Now I just have to get the costumes on my summer sewing schedule!! Just looking over the patterns and instructions, I am amazed at your imagination and creativity!! Thank you again for providing us with some fabulous costumes to create for our dolls!!

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  7. bmhiler

    bmhiler (verified owner)

    This bundle has endless possibilities from trendy to a serious inventor and fun clothes to dress up and play where ever the imagination takes you. I can hardly wait to invent and find little trinkets for the lab. The only thing I am missing now is the Journey Girl size Bundle, which is on my wish list right now. I am just excited as the kiddos to completely finish the bundle.

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  8. upowlnightcrafting

    upowlnightcrafting

    This pattern is awesome, and you’ll want to buy the bundle instead of the individual pieces because it’s a much better deal. Don’t be scared to give this a try! While the pattern may look intimidating due to the amount of pieces, it’s actually pretty easy. None of the individual pieces are difficult to make, there are just several of them. This bundle is also quite versatile. You can use the individual pieces to make more modern outfits or use them for other costumes. You are really able to mix and match a variety of fabric types, which is always fun.

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