/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

If it's a plain fabric, you might get a short-sleeve blouse out of it. Otherwise matching hair accessories or use it as accents on another project.

>>7844565


What kind of fabric and how much?

If it's fairly lightweight and about 2 yards, a long sleeved blouse
If it's fairly lightweight and 1.5 yards, probably a sleeveless or short-sleeved blouse
If it's fairly heavy and 1.5-2 yards, a lolita skirt (or non lolita if you prefer).
If it's fairly heavy and around 1.5 yards, a vest or some simple top (eg a lolita "bustier"-style top). You might be able to get a miniskirt or pencil skirt out of it, depending on the pattern.

At one yard, I was able to get bloomers out of some fabric, provided the fabric is something you'd like to make bloomers out of. It's probably also possible to get a simple tank top out of it.

If you're rather smallish, you may be able to get a short pencil skirt out of a yard of heavier fabric. You could also use it to put together a bonnet or some kind of fabric hat.

If it's much less than a yard, forget clothes. Try bags. Fold-up ecototes if the fabric is light but strong, big heavy tote bags if the fabric is heavy. Alternatively, cushions, dustcovers, or if it's very decorative fabric, you could save it and use it as an applique or something on another item of clothing.

Hair accessories don't take up much. Half a fat quarter could probably make a decent-looking headbow. Even if you only have scraps you can cut 1- or 2-inch squares and make tsumami kanzashi flowers out of them.

>>7844565
Make accesories to go with the dress? Detatchable items like bows, sleeves, ruffles, so you can wear it in more ways. A matching bag, maybe?


I'm interested in DIY-ing a Gainsborough hat. Is anyone into hat making? Any tips on it?

Does anyone know of a tutorial for ram's horns? I need to sculpt a pair but IDK how.

>>7844570


>>7844611


>>7844612

thanks anons!
the fabric is > pic
I'll make a few bows and probably try making a bag

>>7844612
I once chatted with a Renaissance hat maker at faire. He said that if you use sandwiched layers, lots of them, of buckram and two sided fuse-able interfacing that it would create a more durable skeleton for fabric hats.
Btw, love Gainsbourough hats and you'll probably be needing some wire for your desired shape in the brim. I would sandwich that too in the fold from sewing base to fabric and topstitch using a zipper foot.

>>7844637
There are a lot of Homestuck tutorials that have to do with horn making that might help you.

My methods are usually using model magic and carving details in to make ram horns but model magic is a little tricky to dry without cracks but they're at least low cost materials.

If you do try with model magic, the trick is to slow dry them in a relatively dry area of the house [or garage] and keep them in a plastic bin with it partly cracked so you can control the air flow inside.

But again, there are many tutorials with various different methods and it also depends on the size you want them.

Pic are ones I did with model magic and put on combs .

I have a couple of metres of velvet ribbon in differing widths which I want to make dress accessories with. I'm thinking a couple of velvet ribbon roses on a headband and maybe a choker?

I'd like any other suggestions for things that I can use this ribbon in or design suggestions, and if anyone has a good velvet ribbon rose tutorial that they can vouch for (I don't really want to use up the ribbon testing tutorials) that'd be great!

Was considering DIY attaching a side veil on to one of my floral headdresses for Rufflecon... any idea how i can make one?

So I was thinking about starting my own indie brand.

What kind of designs would you guys like to see? I am going for a classic feel for my brand, but I'm still interested in what you guys would want. As for sizing, I was thinking about maybe doing two sizes, both with shirring.

>>7851228

Prints that don't look too busy, like florals that are too small, they always make me dizzy.

I personally like long sleeved OPs, and when the dress construction is more like real classic clothes and less like the usual lolita.

Make acessory sets to go with your designs, that would be really nice!

>>7851228

Classic feel would be amazing! I love simple prints, with a more complex dress construction. Dresses that are versatile enough to be used in casual lolita and regular classic are nice as well, but that more or less just repeats "not super busy prints, simple prints"

>>7844637
Anon, depending on just how you want them to look, this method may work well. I personally use much thinner cardboard and a lot more rings to add more curve and a more realistic look to my horns, then I add a layer or two of tissue paper brushed on with a little glue and I paint over them with a base color then dry brush in the cracks with a darker color. I'll be making a pair this weekend, I'll whip up a tutorial for you if you really can't figure it out.

>>7844637
If you want the ones with the clay look, I suggest making a foil base then covering it with a lightweight clay like paper clay, and using a tool that has a similar effect to pic related to get the right texture on the surface of the clay

>>7844637
You may want to avoid using string to tie them on esp if you are using clay. Go with combs like >>7845549 or use a strong alligator clip

>>7851268
>>7851357
I drew up two different designs earlier. Sorry I didn't realise how hard it would be to see these on the computer. They were a lot easier to see on my phone.

This one is just a fleur de lis on the bottom with a spiral going straight up the skirt. I want to try making a matching beret or headband to go with this one.

>>7851414
This one I was just thinking of scrapping since it looks too IW or JM to me, now that I've been staring at it.

Quick sewing question, I'm making a Mamimi Samejima messenger bad because I plan to cosplay as her but I'm unsure of how to make the pattern or cut the fabric for the rounded corners at the bottom ends of the bag.

I've got the flaps and everything, I just need to attach the bottom and connect it to the flaps. I've already googled this yet strangely enough, nobody seems to address or show how to attach those corners. Only one person made a quick note of it and even then they said they were lazy and did like pic related but that looks rather cheap so I'd rather find a better alternative first.

>>7851414
>>7851418
Very cute but look more like otome than lolita.

>>7851435
*bag

>>7851435
Sew it the opposite way so the seam is on the inside of the curve, then snip it and flip inside out.

>>7851448
Alrighty, thanks

Has anyone here bought from spoonflower.com?
I want to buy some material to make a few dresses from but i don't know what the quality of material is like.
Any help ladies?

>>7851682
It's pretty shit, especially if there's any black in the print.

>>7851682
The materials are nice enough. I've gotten their cotton sateen, silky faille, and polyester crepe, and the blacks definitely come out better on the synthetic fabrics. My main issue is with the designs being slightly off-grain on the fabric, like 2-3" of difference from one selvedge to the other.

>>7851184
Get some soft tulle netting and gather it. Trim with lace if required

>>7851682
I've bought some fabric there. If you live in the US I'd recommend ordering swatches first. For me in europe that's too expensive unfortunately, because sometimes the colors don't look as good printed as on the website. Here's a dress I made from some modern jersey (which is not exactly lolita, but anyhow...)
Print is available here: http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/2965676

>>7854621
w2c cat?

>>7854621
Nevermind any of that, I want this cat of yours

>>7854621
10/10 cat, would cuddle while napping.

>>7854727
>>7854742
>>7854850
He's from an animal shelter and I totally recommend sheltered cats. After a short period of shyness he has turned out to be the most cuddly and intelligent cat I could hope for :3

>>7854621
This makes me miss my cat so fucking much

>>7844644
That fabric is gorgeous!

I want to make a hard brim half bonnet, kinda like pic related, but I can't find any patterns to get started. Any help would be amazing

>>7854897
That's the only place I'd get a cat from. It's just sad that there are always so many strays there.

>>7855060
Seconding this! Also, what materials do you need for the brim, buckram?

>>7855060
>>7855920

Not sure if this helps... I've only made the kind of semi-hard bonnets that aatp and AP release. Like, the ones that were released for Vampire Prelude, Chess Chocolate, Poison de L'amour Princess, that kind. I do like them more than the type Triple Fortune makes, because they're easy to do, you can decorate them just as easily, and easy to store (roll them up).

Basically I just freehanded the pattern on cardboard, the brim part is just a crescent shape. The inside of the crescent shape determines how the bonnet lies on your head; the more straight it is the more the bonnet leans forward. The more curved the inside is, the bonnet will stand up straight on your head, or actually open up backwards. Fold the bonnet in half to keep it symmetrical when drawing the pattern, hold it up to where you think it will sit on your head and look in the mirror to check if the pattern works. The size of it depends on your taste, of course.

Behind the brim, the "headband" part is just a rectangle, no more than 2 inches wide. You can taper it narrower towards the ears and round the outer corners for a nicer look.

For the inside of the brim, I went to the haberdasher's and picked up buckram (it's in the same section as interfacing, but it's woven in an "open" way, almost like netting). I only put buckram in the brim, and only interface the headband part. So the bonnet can bent according to my head shape. I sewed a hair comb in the middle of the bonnet and two hairclips at either ends, this keeps it on my head much better than flimsy ribbons.

The end result isn't as stiff as the kind that Triple Fortune makes, but if you want to add frills to them like in your photo, they'll hold the weight just fine. They would probably even hold the weight of the bows, provided your bows aren't made from anything too heavy.

>>7855060
how I do mine is a Daiso hat, like pic related (not me, but the first hat I found that matches what I mean from Google)
I cut out a section of brim and crown, taper the edges to the ears. Then I covered with fabric, add any flowers/bows. Sew in a hair comb on the middle and ribbons to tie under the chin.

Sorry if its confusing, English is my 3rd language.

>>7856214
derp, dropped pic

If I was going to make some detachable bib collars, how could I be sure that they would stay down rather than flapping everywhere? Was considering silicone caulk (like the kind that you get at the top of strapless dresses) or just some pins, but really not sure... hall?

I'm thinking of making a witches broom for a witch coord and I was wondering if anyone has made one before/if you had any suggestions?

>>7856205
Do you keep the cardboard or do you ditch it and use the buckram as the only stiffening? Also how do you cover it in fabric like would it be used as interfacing? And how to attach it to the headband section?
Sorry for such probably obvious questions the only have bonnet tutorials I can find involve straw hats and I don't like how they look at all

Is there anyone who is familiar with dying leather? I have a pair of lovely expensive boots that are a sort of camel color when I really need them to be more of a chocolate brown. Any suggestions would be great!

>>7858406
"Dyeing Your Leather Shoes" - http://www.american-duchess.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=27

>>7858278
Interface them well, and then add a little weight to the bottom. Stainless steel washers + whipstitch with button thread.

I'm planning to cosplay for my anime club the meeting right before Halloween.

I'm gonna be aiming for this girl right here.
>pic related

Only got a little done so far, though.
Plan to do a bit before I go to bed tonight.

I'm making the costume using bed sheets a la Wal-Mart, because college poorfag.

But, actually, I'm new to this board, so could someone list me threads I might wanna lurk to see what this is all about?

>>7858625
This is actually a lolita fashion thread, but there should be a help thread in the catalogue. I'd suggest posting there! We also have an archive (google cgl archive) so feel free to search for cirno inspiration there.

>>7858320

>cardboard
Ditched it, the buckram is the only stiffening. If you need it to be stiffer, put two or three layers in.
The result can be soaked in water and washed, which is a plus in my book (depending on what else you add to it -- mine was just lace).

>cover it in fabric

Here's how to do it plain:

(1)
Once you have the shape, trace two crescents out onto fabric, cut them out and pin them right sides together, then sew along the _outer_curve_ only. Sew twice (two lines) for strength. Clip the curve, then turn right sides out, poke it out and press it flat.

(2)
Now you can stuff the buckram into the crescent shape. Run a line of sewing along the inner curve to keep the buckram in place. The raw edges of the inner curve will be covered by the headband pieces in the next step.

(3)
To attach the headband part, (after you trace and cut out two pieces), baste or pin one piece to each side of the crescent (brim) shape, exactly where you ran the line of sewing along the inner curve earlier, right side of the fabric facing the brim (which will have two right sides out now). You can certainly sew one headband piece first then pin the other, I got brave and sewed both together to the brim. Then, flip the two headband pieces back and press so that they lie back like the headband should.

(4)
Now the annoying part. Three sides of the headband is still open, right? Work on one headband piece, fold in the open sides and press it flat. Then, using a bunch of pins and some basting stitches, I pinned and basted the top and bottom headband pieces together, then folded in the un-pressed edge to match the pressed edge, until I had the two headband pieces pinned together exactly, with all the seams pinned inwards. Since the headband curves, this step is really annoying, use the side that is attached to the brim as a reference, and pull the fabric up from the brim to make sure the top and bottom are matched correctly.

>>7859042


(5)
Press again (it helps with the sewing), then run a line of topstitch all along the three open sides of the headband piece, then remove the pins/basting.

That's it. Attach combs and pins after this.

Things you can add:
- For lace edging the bonnet edge, in step one, baste the lace to the edge of the bonnet, with the lace facing in but with a lot of ease (gather the lace a little bit). When you turn it inside out, this lace will be facing outwards. I did venise lace for this, it makes a nice decorative edge as the lace is stiff.

- for ruffles inside the brim (I did tulle lace ruffles), gather the lace and sew it to the brim before sewing it and turning it inside out in step one. It's much harder to sew and press since it's like sewing a dorayaki with fat lacey filling sandwiched in between your top and bottom layers, but it's doable. Be careful when you press it not to burn or melt anything.

- for lace on the back of the bonnet, again, sew them down in step one before sewing the two brim pieces together. (I didn't do this, but it's something you can try).

- I didn't do this either, but you can also attach lace to the headband piece either before sewing the headband pieces to the brim (step 3) or closing them together (step 4)

- If you want to add ribbons to tie your bonnet, sew them to the headband pieces before you sew the three open sides together.

- This goes without saying, things like bows or flower posies are stitched to the bonnet after it's finished.

I've recently bought a dress that is a little too big for me, but i'm pretty much in love with the dress. Do you think i could get away with taking it in? i've heard a lot of people rage at altering dresses especially brand., but i don't have any intention on reselling. Even though i would not be removing any of the fabric. Do you think i could get away with it? or is it a crime against brando.

>>7859129

Most lolitas rage at altering burando for the following reasons:

(a) terrible amateur hack job that looks bad, or

(b) dress has been altered and the person is trying to sell it for near retail or "as good as brand new!"


So as long as you resign yourself to the dress having only half or less retail value when you do get bored of it, and make sure you take it to a professional tailor (or are a skilled seamstress yourself if you chose to do it yourself), you'll be fine.

>>7859150
I've been tailoring for over 8 years, the only way it could be a hack job is if i were drunk.

I fear my comms rage are altering a brand. They were ragey enough as it was when i fixed a bodyline before.

>>7859162
Just don't tell them then.

>>7859129
How do you take the dress in without removing the fabric? Just sew without cutting off the excess?

>>7859162
no one will notice, just don't tell them

>>7859424
I've done this to brand dresses before. That way I can let them back out and sell them at original measurements (if I sell them).

>>7859042
>>7859043
Omg you're so kind to go into that much detail thank you kind anon! I'd love to see some youve made!

I am trying to make a faux fur collar. I have cut out the fur and lining already. Im having a lot of trouble making the lining stay flat. It keeps buckling and wrinkling up. Help?

>>7859921
Real or fake fur? Also, did you interface the collar, did you trim the fur on the seams and did you clip curves/trim seam allowance? Help is hard to give if you don't give details of what you actually did....

>>7859129
If you don't tell anyone, they won't rage. Resale value drops with modification, but if you're going to wear it that doesn't matter...

>>7858278
I think good patterning helps here, like you want the bibs to stay down naturally due to the shape of your pattern rather than say, sticking out at an angle to the chest wall. If it's just a case of not making too many minor adjustments during the day, discreet hemming weights might be the way to go assuming you don't want some sort of fastening to attach it to whatever you wear underneath.

>>7854621
Your cat, I want to touch it.

>>7859455
Can you show a picture of what it looks like from the inside? what if there's a side zipper? I have some dresses I want to alter, but i don't want it to be irreversible.

>>7859963
Fake fur. Not interfaced. I trimmed the fur on the inside but not the outside seam. I just dont know how to make it lie flat...

>>7860148
Heres a picture. I finished the inside seam but the outside one is only basted. I sewed it so the lining and fur were facing and then flipped it inside out. Not sure how to stop this wrinkling from happening.
Should I hand sew it with a blind stitch so I can make it look neater?

>>7860175
And I forgot to mention that before I sewed the outer part the inside laid perfectly flat when flipped to this side. So the inside isn't the problem, its the outer part.

How would I go about making white bodyline rhs not do the scuff thing.
I've worn them around them house for like 15 minutes and if you barely fucking touch them to the heel, they scuff. Other than that, they're adorable and I love them so much.

>>7860175

Did you clip all the curves before turning the thing right side out?

>>7860335
This makes a difference? As I said it is only basted so I haven't clipped the seams and there are a lot of fur left inside still.

>>7860351
not that anon but it does. it's the same as curving paper. if you try without cutting it it will wrinkle and look bumpy.

>>7858430
An anon in the tutorial thread just recommended that dye but I couldn't find a description of the steps to take. This helps tons!

I'm thinking of turning this
http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/collections/dresses/products/alder-shirtdress
into an otomesque dress by dropping the waist, evening out the hem, and adding sleeves.
Thoughts?

>>7865187

>a lot of alterations to the shape of the dress

I think it's easier if you find a dress pattern that has a drop waist that you like, an even hem, sleeves, a neckline that's not too wide/low. If it doesn't have a collar, so long as the neckline isn't too wide it's pretty simple to add a collar to it, and if the pattern doesn't have buttons down the front it's much easier to make the front two pieces and add two rectangles to make plackets for sewing buttons and buttonholes onto. What you're suggesting is more like making a totally different dress from that pattern, I don't even see the point.

>>7865212
the one thing that is holding be back is that I really like the half gathered skirt and it seems like the alterations I want to do will be easier than doing that to another pattern but Im not sure. I'm not trying to make it drop waisted but closer to the natural waist than it seems to fall.

How do people make the collars where you can interchange the ribbons?

>>7865327
can you post some sort of example because your phrasing is super vague

>>7865554
I dont have pictures. They never seem to post the inside, only the outside. I mean the faux fur ones where you can replace a ribbon with anything you want.

>>7865788
can you post a picture of the outside then? or a link? they most likely use buttons but being able to see what you are talking about would help

>>7865805
http://www.lacemarket.us/tan-fawn-deer-collar-with-removable-ribbons/
It says the ribbon can be replaced with anything!
After looking a second time, I think that they have just made a hole through it though?

>>7866191
That collar has large gold eyelets set into it. You could also use little loops of thick thread or chord at the points.

So I have heaps of red velvet and want to make an old school lolita set. I was thinking a skirt, bolero and some hair accessories. My only problem is I'm not sure what style to make the bolero in, since it wasn't really a thing back in the old school days, but I'd rather have a bolero than a capelet.

Does anyone have any advice or inspiration pictures?

>>7866361
I may have a few more oldschool examples. I'll check. This one is from Gosurori vol 5

>>7866364
And no dice. That's the only example of oldschool with a bolero I can find just now. I'll have a deeper search when I get time later.

>>7866361
Go look on the Millefleurs website! I have a gorgeous princess sleeve bolero from them..

>>7866364
>>7866369
Thank you kind anons!

I guess this could be asked here. I`m about to purchase a sewing machine at a local store from my country. My issue is that they are selling a Brother and a Janome at almost the same price. I heard not so good things about Brother but I`m not sure about the Janome because I honestly never heard from the brand before. I search for some reviews on the internet but as expected of my country, the models they are selling are pretty old (LS2125 for the Brother and 2012 for the Janome. Note that it`s 2012 and not DC2012 which is still available on internet) The Janome got some features more than the Brother sewing machine so I`m interested on it but...Yeah. TLDR: Is Janome a good brand? Will it break in a year and a half or it will stand more?

>>7859043
anon who asked all the questions here!
I gave it ago and I'm really pleased since I'd never done anything like this before
I'm okayish at jewellery so I'm going to add some bead details to it
also never made a bag before, never seen a bag pattern before but I thought let's make a matching bag, and it seems to work, so I'm happy with that as well!

>>7869200
BEAUTIFUL! I think you should brush the velvet on the bonnet though it looks really dirty from hairs and stuff.

>>7869204
haha it totally needs brushing! i decided to style a wig at the same time woops!
thank you so much though!

>>7868794
My experiences have been the opposite. Old Janomes are great, but the new ones are shitty piles of plastic. I don't know much about that Brother machine, but when I worked for Hancock, we sold a buttload of the Janome 2012. We also had a buttload of returns of the Janome 2012 because the feed dog tended to jam up and need a repair almost immediately after purchase.

>>7869212
Btw, another option you can look for is Elna. They're manufactured by Janome, but are generally of a slightly higher quality and have a longer warranty by default (5 years vs. Janome's 1yr).

>>7869200

Anon who posted the instructions here, that looks super cute!

To stop the lace from being too tight (which is why it's doing the thing where it flips back on the brim) you need to gather the lace a little bit before you sew it onto the bonnet.

>>7869232
ahhhh thank you so much that totally explains why I had so much trouble! all i did was clip the edges ;_:

>>7869212
YMMV. I have a 4030 QDC Janome (bought it in 2012) and it's all metal parts and self lubricating.

It sews through faux fur like butter, but I do have trouble with really lightweight knit fabrics. Could just be my noobishness though.

Can't say much else about other models.

>>7855060
I've always thought they looked like upturned visors...

Sandwich layers of buckram with double sided interfacing. The Buckram being the bread until you have your outer fabric pieces ready. If you're adding a ruffle to the outer edge it needs to be in between the two layers of fabric. For multiple layers it needs to be done before sewing it all together.
Layer: fabric facing upward right side/pattern side, fabric facing downward right side/pattern side, buckram masterpiece sandwich of the stiff gods.
Sew outer edge, flip right side out, press, topstitch and revel in the fact your brim is done.
As for the rest of the bonnet it would be a matter of preference and convenience. I like to add a chunky head band as a base and some combs at the bottom so it stays in place easier, the ties coming from the headband cover piece.

>>7844644
Could we see the dress? That fabric is so cute

>>7844565
Anyone have a good tutorial on how to make a rosette (like pic related)? Is it okay to put the whole thing together with hot glue? I'm thinking about making some to sell, but I don't know if that would be acceptable to most people quality-wise. I mean, mossbadger charges like $20 a pop for hers but I have no clue what the construction of her rosettes is like.

Bump

>>7870990
Using glue is fine as long as you can't see it.

>>7872932
Okay, thanks, that makes things a lot easier. However, I'm not very experienced with sewing and I want to be able to pleat the background ribbon like in >>7870990. Can anyone explain how to do that, either by sewing or by some other method?

Anyone know where I can find really sturdy high quality ribbon, like the ones they use to make ribbon corsets? All the ribbons at Jo Anns and the like are so shiny and gross.

>>7870990
Are these called rosettes? I googled "how to make a rosette" and I only got awkward fake roses.

>>7870990
http://justsomethingimade.com/2011/11/country-living-blue-ribbon-blogger-awards/

I googled "diy award ribbon" and found a handful of things. I say just pick up a spool of satin ribbon at the craft store and fuck around with pleating. An iron would help get those nice crisp folds.

What are good fabrics to make some elegant day gloves? I live in mild weather, so wool would simply be too heavy. I read velvet somewhere, but I feel it'd be too flashy and costume-y. Tried finding velveteen in the right colour but no dice.

Any fabric recommendations?

>>7873167
They are called rosettes, but those fake roses are also called rosettes, which makes it very hard to find good tutorials. I added keywords like "award" and "ribbon" when I was searching around, but I didn't find any decent lolita specific ones except one from the Otome No Sew books that I can't figure out.

>>7873338
Oh lawd, don't make gloves, making gloves is terrible. What color of velveteen did you want? It's usually cotton and should be dyeable.

>>7873977
Quick tutorial sort-of translation:
1. Start with a circle of fabric you want to be the center of the rosette 15 cm in diameter. Do two running stitches in a circle 2.5 cm away from the edge of the material, leaving excess thread at the end and not tying it off to create a drawstring sort of pouch. Stuff this center with cotton for a puffy look or a interfacing for a flat one. Then pull on the running stitch to close the pouch and stitch it shut.
2. Take a 60 cm piece of ribbon and iron in 2 cm pleats like the drawing shows. Use a double running stitch to baste the pleats down, leaving excess again to allow you to pull it into a circle. Sew the meeting/join line where it becomes a circle.
3. Take a second piece of ribbon, narrower than your first, and this time use a double running stitch to gather it. Sew it into a circle again.
4. Stitch your circle from the first step on top of the ruffle from the third step, then sew on the ribbon from the second step.
5. Cut a circle of felt the same size as your badge and add a clip or pin back to it. Cut two pieces of ribbon 11.5 cm long and stitch on to the felt circle, same side as the pin back/clip, as shown in the diagram. Then sew this felt piece to your rosette from step four and you're done.

>>7873977
>lolita specific ones


Contrary to popular belief, lolita doesn't have that many rules, we don't regulate girls' accessories nor demand things like all rosettes must have two tiers or ribbons and two tails or whatever. So stop angsting and go make something already.

I was wondering if gold lace can ever not look tacky as all hell. the fabric I am using is black with gold accents and I feel black would be swallowed up a bit

>>7874538

>>7874703
I get so sad every time I see this dress. It COULD have been good, but instead it's just a trainwreck.

>>7874538
I think gold lace looks good if it's not ruffled, and if it's not hanging off the hems of things.
Have you considered braid instead of/in addition to lace? Or maybe use black lace and gold soutache braid in conjunction?

>>7874734
I'm loving the gold braid idea, thank you! I'm really excited now

I don't have a picture of the fabric on hand (haven't bought it yet) but I found a nice fabric in a store. It is like vines with strawberries on it on a beige background. The vines and strawberries are pretty scarce, and I thought it could make a pretty lolita item. What do you all think about this based on what I have said? The fabric quality is nice, it is a bit thick but it is definitely appropriate for lolita. I am thinking a simple skirt with a shirred waist and a ruffle along the bottom plus a row of NICE lace. I am just worried the fabric is too plain?

>>7877365

>does the fabric that all of us are imagining differently look good as a thing we're also all imagining differently

I imagine pic related looks great. I don't know about the actual fabric or lace you saw, though.

>>7877622
It is an all over print of strawberries and vines. the lace is definetely good just not sure about the fabric pattern.

>>7877365
IMO if the pattern is tiny it won't look good, and busy patterns look better on skirts than on dresses. Like anon said though we can't really judge properly unless you post an image of the fabric.