STEAMCON 2010, POST 1: So I am attending SteamCon this November (think Steampunk ComicCon), requiring some epic costume making and prop construction, including a full ball gown and train, a wooden camera case to disguise my digital one, and a jumble of soldered metal which will pose as a necklace. First up, I'm making an armored corset: 1. Found a truly hideous bag at goodwill with what looks like chainmail on the sides. 2. Totally stripped the thing, turned the metal panels inside out, and am now sewing these metal sheets to a flexible stay corset.