Omgz. I'm wading into the depths of steam fashion as well

I love it. We should definitely collaborate!
I'm trying to pin down the basics of using my sewing machine now. Its like driving a car, and I'm just trying to get a good, steady speed going to where my top stitches don't have too much tension, and so my bobbin stitches aren't too loose. Its a winning battle though.
I started studying Victorian fashion, and found most things big and clumsy, as if the whole idea was, "Ok folks! Wrap her in a big black dress and call it good!" I'm glad Steam takes it and puts a sexy sci-fi twist on it while maintaining the elegant, well-crafted look of the Victorian era. I have a whole slew of websites, sewing patterns, and flicker pages bookmarked for inspiration! ^___^