Production of my steampunk shirt began a few weeks ago. I started off using a slim-fit shirt block from which I made the first toile. My final design is more fitted to the body so I've recently started from scratch with a dress block, hopefully this will be a more suitable fit.
When we were given the brief a few points were made about how Victorian women layered their garments. As the shirt would be worn under several other layers I think its worth the effort to make it fitted so that the customer is comfortable when wearing it with other pieces.
