Handmade Lolita (and other J-Fashion)

[Anonymous No.8198621]

New thread since the old one is autosaging and I was enjoying seeing everyone's work.
>What are you working on currently? Need advice, tips, venting? Want to share a cool handmade find?

WIPS welcome!

[Anonymous No.8198732]

So I want to make a JSK from ONS, but it has a shirring panel for the back.

So should I just draft a back piece? or shorten the shirring piece? I'm gonna stick a zipper in the side seam.

[Anonymous No.8198740]

>>8198732
Shirring pieces are typically just rectangles, so I would say go for shortening it.

[Anonymous No.8199112]

Found this fabric a previous annon posted, confirmed it is NOT red tag, so they will be restocking it at joann. The name is Sky Map

[Anonymous No.8199158]

Does anyone know a good place to get custom socks made? Like, knit socks, not thin tights-socks with the design printed on?

[Anonymous No.8199662]

>Drop a shameful amount of money on really nice materials recently.
>It's all TOO nice. I don't want to waste any of it.
>Would rather just make pieces that I really like rather than things which are strictly lolita.

It the basics like necklines, skirt fullness/length, etc. They're 'proper' jsks and OPs, they're just bit unconventional for lolita. Most of them fall between OTT classic, otome and general vintage styles.

I just.. Want somewhere to share them online, damn it! If the Lolita Sewing Collective admin is here; Would you mind if I posted them in the group?

[Anonymous No.8199673]

>>8199662
Post them here too

[Anonymous No.8199674]

>>8199673
I was going to say "B-but /cgl/ will just shitpost about how they don't follow the rules and are ita!" but I really don't care that much.

I will!

[Anonymous No.8199859]

>>8198621
I want to start making Lolita stuff but I am a sewing noob. What items would be suitable for making as a beginner?

[Anonymous No.8199870]

>>8199859
>pajama pants/bloomers
https://media.colettepatterns.com/free/patterns/colette-patterns-0001-madeleine.pdf
>elastic waist skirt
http://blog.megannielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/megannielsen.com%20elastic%20waistband%20skirt%20tutorial.pdf

[Anonymous No.8199877]

>>8199859
Skirts are easy tier, anon! Even those with waistbands and zippers.

>Don't bother with the whole 3x waist measurement whatever measurements.
>3m rectangle. Hem, gather, attach to true-waist measurement waistband, zipper. Bam.

[Anonymous No.8199880]

Is it possible to have elastic only on the inside pleat of a box pleat? I would just really love it if my best friend could wear my skirt, you know?

[Anonymous No.8199891]

>>8199880
maybe try this?
http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2014/12/comfiest-ever-pencil-skirt.html

[Anonymous No.8199981]

>>8199870
Would the skirt pattern then be suitable for Lolita?

[Anonymous No.8200019]

>>8199981
you would need to add more width and pretty it it up
>>8199877

[Anonymous No.8200040]

>>8199877
Would you mind explaining it a bit more(the most complex thing I have ever made was a pin cushion)? Is it 3m on both sides(so 6m long), or is is it 1.5m on each(so 3m long in total)?

What part of the fabric do I gather? Where the waistband attaches to the skirt?

>>8200019
So essentially I follow what >>8199877 said?

Sorry for the questions, but the last thing I sewed was a scented door hanger thing. I have never sewed clothing before.

[Anonymous No.8200053]

>>8200040
Some adbice: buy some sheets from goodwill to make a practice skirt with. Once you've mastered that move onto using good materials.

[Anonymous No.8200064]

>>8200053
Will keep an eye out, thanks for the advice!

[Anonymous No.8200067]

>>8200040
look, take your measurements and go to the nearest fabric store. find a pattern (hint: one with 'learn to sew' on it) pick your size, and buy some fabric in the length/width (and notions such as elastic) that the back says. pre-wash and iron your fabric as recommended on the bolt. Take out the pattern, read the instructions, and then follow them.

[Anonymous No.8200655]

>>8199877
I find the whole rectangle skirt thing won't give the finish you're expecting.
just go on the sew loli tutorial list and use the gored skirt pattern, I'm super new and bad at sewing but I followed it and got a skirt I'm happy with and accomodates a fluffy cp petti

[Anonymous No.8202180]

I taught myself how to do shirring today and I'm way too excited about it. Had one hiccups on that bottom row but you can't see it from the outside. (This is going to the back panel of an otome salopette)

Does anyone else nerd out over sewing?

[Anonymous No.8202191]

Any one got any good bonnet patterns?

[Anonymous No.8202263]

>>8202180
Yes. Every now and then, I'll find some new thing that makes a task easier, and get super excited.

[Anonymous No.8202363]

>>8202180
I recently 'inherited' a serger and a bunch of knit fabric and discovered that knit boleros and cutsews are actually within the realm of my abilities now. Of course I first need to familiarize myself with the serger and its functions but just the fact that it's possible to make these kinds of items myself is blowing my mind and I'm going a little nuts with all the ideas for future projects.

[Anonymous No.8202370]

>>8202180
Anon I'm gonna be honest.
It looks awful and uneven.

I understand it's your first time and it only shows in the back, but it would be good for you to do it a few more times as training before connecting it to clothing.

[Anonymous No.8202435]

>>8202370
The fabric choice is pretty bad anyway so it's not like a wonky shirring panel is going to be the one thing that ruins this salopette. I think it would be good for anon to finish the entire thing and just consider it a learning experience.

[Anonymous No.8202769]

>>8202370
Ah really? I seemed fine to me once I slid the fabric around to evenly distribute the fullness, but please tell me more specifically what looks off/where I went wrong? Always happy to learn for the future!

>>8202435
Everyone in the otome thread loved it. /shrugs

[Anonymous No.8202798]

>>8199662
I'd be interested in seeing your work.

>>8202769
>Everyone in the otome thread loved it. /shrugs
I still love it for otome--I got ridiculously excited when I saw >>8202180 since I recognized it from that thread.

[Anonymous No.8202824]

Link to old thread >>8166054

[Anonymous No.8202850]

>>8202798
Ahaha well hopefully it turns out alright, so far so good (imo at least, still wondering if my shirring is alright...)

Oh also I recently discovered this super prolific lolita seamstress who pretty much makes her whole wardrobe. (Pic related)

[Anonymous No.8202859]

>>8202850

[Anonymous No.8202865]

>>8202850
If she makes this herself why doesn't it fit?

[Anonymous No.8202867]

>>8202859

[Anonymous No.8202869]

>>8202850
>>8202859
Why can't she make the waist fit?

[Anonymous No.8202885]

>>8202867
Also she's only been sewing (or at least sewing lolita?) for a year or so. I can definitely see construction flaws (lots of wonky bust seams...) but there are a lot of cute details, and I'm envious of how much stuff she has the time/motivation to make.
Also it must be nice to live in Japan and easily access all this fabric...

[Anonymous No.8202892]

>>8202850
>>8202859
These are cute designs and nice fabric choices, but she really needs to learn how to tailor properly.

[Anonymous No.8202966]

I am forever the biggest fan of SakuraFairy/LotV /Tyler's handmade stuff. It's so pretty. I think she browses cgl from time to time. If you're out there, I love you.

[Anonymous No.8202977]

>>8202769
Different anon here, it looks fine to me. I wouldn't worry about it.

[Anonymous No.8203009]

[Anonymous No.8203018]

>>8203009
Her work is lovely! Her photog needa to stop taking photos at that angle tho, it's unflattering on her jawline. (Unless she's just a giant?)

[Anonymous No.8203059]

[Anonymous No.8203068]

>>8202769
Is this a better method than creating channels like brands generally tend to do?

[Anonymous No.8203084]

>>8202966
How does anon generally feel about vintage fur? I like sheepskin but I feel with things like foxes used in dolly kei kinda looks gross, like an animal corpse wrapped around your neck. Being able to see the little feet and face is total ick.

[Anonymous No.8203106]

>>8203068
I couldn't tell you if it's better but it's definitely easy to do! I guess the downside here would be seeing the zigzag on the outside, but if you pick a good thread color it's not noticeable, especially since everything is so scrunched up.

[Anonymous No.8203117]

>>8203084
I love animal pelts. I don't mind the feet and faces either, it's not like you're wearing a stuffed fox. I think it's pretty cute actually.

[Anonymous No.8203123]

>>8199877
Are you high? A standard 3m isn't going to look good on everyone. jfc

>>8199859
Once you have the pj pants and an elastic waist skirt down, go check out the tutorial section on FYeahLolita and go to town. There's a lot of stuff there.

[Anonymous No.8203131]

>>8202435
It's not a good choice for lolita, but it's an adorable choice for otome.

>>8203068
>>8203106
It isn't as strong and doesn't always allow you as much stretch but yes, it is easier to do. I think it tends to look a little messier because the zigzag stitching will rarely turn out even, but if you're not selling it and it's just for you, fuck it, it's good enough. However, if you're selling it or want something to really last, I highly suggest the channel method. It isn't THAT much more work.

>>8203084
Personally, I love fur. I only buy vintage because I hate to support the fur trade by buying new, so my collection is sort of small, but as long as there aren't little faces on it, I love it.

>>8203018
I think it's just that she has a large jaw and I doubt there's much you can do about it. I adore her as well, though, she's so elegant and even though most of her dresses are very simple in design, her material choices are always on point and she coords them perfectly.

[Anonymous No.8203139]

>>8203084
I'm totally fine with vintage fur. If the piece is well-kept and high quality, there isn't anything that can substitute a fur stole or muffler or whatever. Otherwise, they get kind of weird or creepy. I found one at goodwill that had a great body but the face was all shitty, so I'm going to cut off the face and the legs.

[Anonymous No.8203152]

>>8203131
OH, the channel method makes so much sense to me, wow, I never thought of going at it like that??
I think it must be used mainly in lolita pieces bc that's the only stuff that comes up when I search it. Also this is nice because I was a lil bummed about not being able to line the shirred part. I'm happy with the zig zags for this current piece, but I'll definitely try that other method in the future! Man I just. Feel very silly but also intrigued!! (like I said I'm a nerd)

Also glad you like my fabric for otome! I'm definitely not going for lolita at all.

[Anonymous No.8203169]

>>8203152
I'm actually making a vest right now and wondering if I should put a shirring panel in the back or just make it very well fitted. Would it look okay?

[Anonymous No.8203188]

>>8203169
I think shirring isn't appropriate for a vest, which is typically a structured, well fitting garment.

[Anonymous No.8203214]

>>8203169
Fit it, having shirring on something that buttons on the front, such as vests and blouses, tends to pull the buttons and cause gapping unless it's made to fit you with the shirring unstretched, in which case why have the shirring? If you're wary of the fit, always follow the number 1 and 2 rules:
1. Make a muslin first
2. measure the pattern pieces, ignore the envelope which is almost always wrong.

>>8203152
>I was a lil bummed about not being able to line the shirred part.
That's another reason to use the channel method. If you need a tutorial, there's one on FYeahLolita.

[Anonymous No.8203229]

>>8203188
>>8203214
Yeah good points, appreciate it.

[Anonymous No.8203291]

>>8202180
>>8203068
Looks darn good for a first attempt. I prefer the channel method myself. I them between the lining and outer fabric of the bodice. I think it looks cleaner then the zig zag method and allows for more control and easier alteration of you need to change the fit. If you arn't planning on lining the garment you can also make channels for shirring with satin ribbon.

>>8202850
>>8202859
>>8202865
>If she makes this herself why doesn't it fit?
For just starting out her stuff is pretty good. The color combos and trim additions are really on point, do she is really ahead of the game here. My fingers do itch to help her alter her bodice patterns though. She does have plenty of room in the items to be able to alter them in the future when she figure out fit better. It can be a steep learning curve.

>>8202966
>I am forever the biggest fan of SakuraFairy/LotV /Tyler's handmade stuff. It's so pretty. I think she browses cgl from time to time. If you're out there, I love you.
Awe shucks you got me. I just had to come out of the wood work to say thank you so much! So sweet.


>>8203131
>>8203018
>Her work is lovely! Her photog needa to stop taking photos at that angle tho, it's unflattering on her jawline. (Unless she's just a giant?)
Haha yeah I don't have a very dainty face. Rather long with a big jaw and chin. Hard to hide. I take my own photos with a tripod and remote, and I will admit to not being terribly good at it. I am willing and eager for suggestions though. I am pretty talk for a girl but not a giant

I make my items simpler because I wear them casually as everyday peices.

>>8203084
I love vintage fur and have quite a bit of it, most of it given to me. The mink stole with the heads (and claws!) was one of these gifts. I am also not crazy about having body parts attached so I wore it for the witch outfit.

Self post of a favorite dress of mine I'm rather proud of. Also vintage fur. On topic? Hopefully not obnoxious.

[Anonymous No.8203316]

>>8203291
Thanks for the ribbon tip also you and your work are beautiful!! The detail work you did on this piece is lovely, and looks very professional.
I will say what's going on with your legs in some of these pictures is a bit awkward, it almost looks like you're about to fall! I like the posing best in the one you self posted.

[Anonymous No.8203549]

>>8203009
Oh man, dem pintucks. I hope my sewing can get that good some day!

[Anonymous No.8203551]

>>8203059
This dress is stunning. The placement of the green velvet stuff looks so well thought-out and balanced.

[Anonymous No.8203582]

>>8199158
Seconding this. I NEED socks that match my stuff.

[Anonymous No.8204133]

>>8202180
Cute fabric! I also just taught myself shirring the other day. It was way easier than I expected- I want to put it on everything now! I used the elastic bobbin thread method, though.

[Anonymous No.8204147]

>>8203291
Your work is really beautiful! Where do you find your fabrics? They're all great picks- any tips for choosing fabrics?

[Anonymous No.8204193]

>>8202869
>>8202865
>>8203291
This is a shot in the dark as I don't know this girl personally, but as someone who has IBS and a very weak stomach I often make my dresses slightly loose in the middle because once it's layered with a petticoat, it can push on my stomach and just the slightest big of pushing can cause extreme discomfort for me. While this girl's dresses may be a little TOO baggy, it's really not that noticeable overall and the dresses are still very pretty.

[Anonymous No.8204203]

>>8203549
pintuck foot, anon, let it into your life.

[Anonymous No.8204261]

>>8203291
Oh wow I had no idea you came here! I used you bow-clip tutorial and love the results!

[Anonymous No.8204310]

>>8199112
oh my gosh this is lovely

[Anonymous No.8204312]

>>8202850
I've been wanting to get some of this fabric for a long time now and make something cute of it
Good job!

[Anonymous No.8204339]

>>8203316
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try for a more natural pose with my legs next time.

>>8203549
>Oh man, dem pintucks. I hope my sewing can get that good some day!
I mean it's not much harder to do many pintucks if you can do one. You just need patience.

>>8204203
>pintuck foot, anon, let it into your life
I got one and I have to say I wasn't very impressed. It did very very narrow tucks and not very well. Nothing like the deep tucks like the blue dress. Is there some secret deeper tuck foot I don't know about?

>>8203582
I don't think a custom sock manufacturer who does small orders and doesn't just print the design is very likely. But hey if you find one let me know! I've done some embroidery for custom socks and stockings for my own use.

>>8204147
>Your work is really beautiful! Where do you find your fabrics? They're all great picks- any tips for choosing fabrics?
Thankyou. First if like to make it clear when it comes things I make for my own wardrobe I am an obsessive penny pincher. So basically in my mind you don't need to buy the fanciest fabrics to make good Lolitas clothes.

First look at tons and tons of coords, stock photo's ,ect. Saturate your brain with them. Figure out what you like about things that appeal to you. Also don't focus to much on particulars about what you are looking for. You aren't going to find Ap border prints at the local fabric store.

If you are thinking of buying a print think about how it will look in a dress. Imagine how big a Lolita skirt is and how the print will look from 5 to ten feet away. I once made a dress from the prettiest lily of the valley print fabric and wrote it to otakon. When I looked at the photos after the convention the lilies looked exactly like ears of corn when veiwed from a few feet away.

But really it's more figuring out what style of dress or skirt will look best with the fabric you found. Making truely the best of what you have.

[Anonymous No.8204368]

>>8204339
Continued.

So inspiring speech aside I pretty much buy my fabric from anywhere I can get my hands on it. Usual fabric and craft stores like Joann's, fabric row in Philly, scary discount stores (jomar anyone?), interior decorating stores (so much love), eBay, online fabric stores, thrift stores (curtains table clothes sheets), ikea (more curtains).

For example
>>8202966
Skirt of jsk made from weird upholstery remnant from acmoore bodice made from a cotton sateen pillow case someone gave me.

>>8203009
All kinds cotton I bought on the cheap from a woman who used to sell quilting cuts on etsy. Would I have rather used something like cotton sateen? Yes, but I sure as hell don't want to pay for as much sateen as I would have needed. Fabric was dirt cheap.

>>8203059
Upholstery fabrics. Fern brocade if from the same section of joanns., velvet from the local discount home decor fabric store.

>>8203291
Wool tweed purchased deeply on sale from fabric.com in the spring.

>>8204261
Haha yeah guilty. I just really miss the actual conversation of the LJ communities and the Facebook groups just don't do it for me.

Congrats on the shoe bows, there truly look better then any I've made. Those perfect folds.

[Anonymous No.8204371]

>>8204368
All kinds cotton
Kona cotton that is

[Anonymous No.8204427]

>>8204339
>embroidery for custom socks and stockings

Not that anon, but I'm interested to hear about this, maybe give it a try. Do you need an embroidery machine for it, or is it doable by hand?

[Anonymous No.8204460]

Does anyone buy fabric or trims from taobao? (Already posted in that thread but I thought you ladies would be good to ask too)

[Anonymous No.8204482]

>>8204460
Mhm! I recently spent some.. $800 buying a huge order of fabric and lace from Taobao. (And I've been posting about it literally everywhere that it's relevant because I'm STILL excited, damn it.)

Taobao offers lace and trims that are 100% better than anything you'll find in a physical store for some 20% of the price. The fabric can definitely be hit-or-miss and most listings won't give very detailed descriptions.

[Anonymous No.8204483]

>>8204482
link the stores you like to buy from pretty please? Also pictures are always fun.

[Anonymous No.8204487]

>>8204482
$800... are you making things to sell or?

[Anonymous No.8204554]

>>8204339
I'm the anon who originally posted about socks, I was actually looking to get socks printed for a print release, so it's likely that there might be 25-60 pairs but a lot of the places require like, 100 and I doubt there are 100 people who want socks with coins on them.

Otherwise, I'm willing to take the time to embroider them, so I'm also curious about your method?

[Anonymous No.8204556]

>>8204483
I'm on my mobile right now, but I'll post them later!

>>8204487
Oh, right. $300 of that went towards doll supplies (To sell) and about $120 was shipping.
I have enough to make two of everything, so I'll probably sell the doubles, but I really just wanted to make myself a new wardrobe.
The dolls alone will make ~$1500. So I'm getting paid to have free clothes.


Pic related is what I'm working on right now. A jsk with two fluffy layers of lilac chiffon and this amazing castle lace. I was really lucky because I ordered 8 yards and there was only 9 left in stock so the seller just sent it all.

[Anonymous No.8204557]

>>8204556
Close-up of the lace.

[Anonymous No.8204562]

>>8204193
Ugh. Yes. Do you wear your petticoats dropped a bit as well? I find that it helps if it's pressing my hipbones instead of the soft parts.

[Anonymous No.8204569]

>>8204556
But the castles are upside down anon :(

[Anonymous No.8204570]

>>8204557
holy fuck that is some nice fucking lace

[Anonymous No.8204593]

I would like taking a step up into hat making. I already made a few bonnets from thrifted hats but I'd like to try and make one from scratch. I already found a few easy tutorials, but I'm at lost to were to find milinery supplies in EU.

[Anonymous No.8204749]

>>8204427
I have an embroidery machine and can do small runs of socks if anyone is interested.

[Anonymous No.8205058]

>>8204557
Won't this be upside down when you put it on the edge of a dress?

[Anonymous No.8205060]

>>8205058
Yup. Still looks lovely, though. I'm not entirely sure why it's like that; If it's a replica or something.

[Anonymous No.8205143]

>>8204556
Eagerly awaiting your links, that lace is great!!

[Anonymous No.8205260]

>>8204749
What's your email anon? I'm interested.

[Anonymous No.8205353]

>>8204749
anon what do you mean by embroidery machine and socks? Do you make the socks from scratch?

[Anonymous No.8205360]

>>8205353
Do you not know what an embroidery machine is? Anon is saying that she can make custom printed socks. She probably buys the socks first then embroiders the prints onto them...

[Anonymous No.8206588]

>>8199112
first sky map anon here. I hope my store restocks this soon, I'm having a hell of a time finding coordinating fabrics that I like to make up the skirt length I need. Glad to hear it's not gone forever!

[Anonymous No.8206608]

>>8204554
Try digitalartwear.com. They do knee high socks and thigh high socks as well.

[Anonymous No.8207337]

>>8205260
I'm just going to link you to my etsy.

etsy.com/shop/studiodwyer

I mostly do Pokeymans stuff, but I have everything and the interest to do socks.

[Anonymous No.8207349]

I'm planning on sewing my first Lolita-dress for this years conseason. I'm still collecting ideas, wish me luck!

>Still no links to the awesome lace. >Anon where are you? :(

[Anonymous No.8207360]

>>8207349
I found a pretty good taobao on my own,
>http://shop57955164.m.taobao.com/?

[Anonymous No.8207379]

>>8207360
I love you anon! Now I need to find a good and reasonable ss but this should be the easiest part.

[Anonymous No.8207408]

>>8207379
taobaospree

[Anonymous No.8207514]

>>8199859
Not this anon, but does anyone have links to blouse patterns?

I could use some new blouses for otome and lolita, if anyone has tips for a great fit I'd appreciate it.

[Anonymous No.8207533]

>>8207514
just go get a blouse pattern with princess seams, add some lace and frills and enlarge/change the collar to a peter pan.

[Anonymous No.8207688]

>>8207337
Slightly off topic, but what is the largest patch you could potentially make? I need something really big, but was planning on hand embroidering it because I figured it would cost a fortune to have someone make. Can you confirm? It'd have to be about 15inches by 18 inches or something similar.

[Anonymous No.8207834]

>>8207514
https://jessiedressesup.wordpress.com/lolita-sewing-patterns-and-tutorials/

She's got a few blouse patterns in there that are useful. I have a couple that I'm very fond of that aren't on that list, when I get home I'll list them for you, anon.

[Anonymous No.8208151]

>>8207834
Thanks a lot, anon! I really appreciate it!

[Anonymous No.8210719]

Today I bought 20 zippers for $5 at a thrift store and I'm just so pleased.

Also bumping and requesting to see more WIPs or finished products because everyone's stuff is really inspiring!!

[Anonymous No.8211055]

Does anyone happen to know where this chansey fabric is from?
I'd love to buy some and commission someone to make a dress out of it.

[Anonymous No.8211194]

>>8211055
She drew it herself, but not sure where she had it printed. I'm sure if you sent her an ask she would tell you.

[Anonymous No.8211207]

I love Sarcasm Hime's maiko lolita dress. She could have picked better tights and it leans more otome. But for someone who is more a top-tier costumer than regular loli I think it's a cute coord. I like seeing Japanese elements in lolita without going full wa

[Anonymous No.8211217]

I'm planning on making a jsk once I gather all my materials, but I'm still in the designing phase. I'm hoping to have chiffon in it, but the lace selection at all my local craft stores is atrocious so I figured I'd knit or crochet my own. Do you guys think knit or crochet lace would seem a bit clunky and heavy to be used with something as light and floaty as chiffon? Even if I used fingering weight baby yarn instead of thread, I'm still not sure.

[Anonymous No.8211234]

>>8202885
I need to know how to make those coats..

[Anonymous No.8211267]

>>8211217
I think your worry that it may be too heavy is valid. If you really want to try making your own lace I suggest making only a few inches at first and see how bulky it looks before totally committing. Honestly I'd look into online suppliers before messing with that.

[Anonymous No.8211750]

>>8211207
I love the pleating on the skirt and the way it hugs the waist. How do you go about doing that?

[Anonymous No.8213319]

>>8202191
Please, anyone?

[Anonymous No.8213403]

>>8204557
would this be viable for wristcuffs or is it too wide?

[Anonymous No.8213524]

>>8213319
I drafted mine by tracing an AatP bonnet I already had. Not sure where to find a good one elsewhere.

[Anonymous No.8213535]

>>8211207
the jsk is super cute (is this a commercially available fabric?), but that blouse looks more like an elizabethan partlet than a blouse and totally doesn't go with the jsk.

[Anonymous No.8215490]

Would this kind of fabric be terrible as a simple, oldschool JSK?

[Anonymous No.8215511]

>>8215490
If that's the fabric's pattern, it would be terrible as a lolita garment period.

[Anonymous No.8215615]

>>8207360
Holy shit, thanks for posting that.

[Anonymous No.8215638]

>>8215490
I think this is a wicked cool print but it's pretty far out for lolita, especially if you're going for a traditional look. I think you could do something very experimental with it. It has a nervous energy that is interesting. But it's definitely not 'safe' for a lolita garment.

[Anonymous No.8215645]

>>8215638
Also where did you find it? I'm really into that scratchy shit, breh.

[Anonymous No.8217137]

Haha sorry for the late reply hope this is still helpful.

>>8204427
I do them by hand. I cut out a rounded rectangular peice of cardboard about as big as my calf. Carefully streach the socks or stockings over it and use sitches like satin or stem stitch. Basically anything you can work on the "right" side of the fabric.

>>8204554
If you are selling them do not embroider then by hand. There is no way you could charge enough to make that worth while. Totally not worth it.

>>8204593
Heavy interfacing (double up?) or needlepoint plastic can stand in for buckrum if you can't find anything else.

>>8204749
I also have an embroidery machine and I an curious how you would plan on doing this? How would you "hoop" the sock or stocking so that you could embroider it without sewing it closed?

>>8207514
I prefer to buy off brand or thrived blouses and alter them. Mostly because I think blouses are a pain in the ass to make.

>>8207688
In my experience unless you are going to be making more then one of them doing something custom on an embroidery machine takes as much time as doing it by hand. Custom patterns need to be digitized which in is super tedious. Of course maybe I'm just slow at it.

>>8211217
Fingerling weight would be too heavy for lolita laced (could work for mori though). You want something like the smallest crochet cotton you can get.

>>8211750
They are large box pleats.

>>8213319
There are all sorts of different kinds and sizes of bonnets. Unless you are planning on making a floppy one I would suggest cutting some brims out of cardboard and see what size/shape looks good on you. Then go from there.

>>8213403
Looks fine to me

[Anonymous No.8217197]

Thoughts on this fabric, gulls? It's cotton and $6 a yard.

[Anonymous No.8217205]

>>8217197
Really lovely. I assume it's quilters cotton and 45 inches across. Make sure to use three panels (130 inches) rather then two (only 90 inches) to make the skirt unless you want an old school or otome look.

Also make sure to line the skirt.

[Anonymous No.8217480]

>>8217197
I love it.

[Anonymous No.8217924]

>>8217197
I've thought about using this one too. It's one of the nicer cottons they have, should be a good choice.

[Anonymous No.8218144]

>>8217205
Different anon here. you mean 3 vertical panels? Just curious.

[Anonymous No.8218774]

>>8218144
it would be three panels attached at their short sides, not sure what you mean by vertical.

[Anonymous No.8218829]

>>8218144
Yeah because otherwise the pattern would be sideways on the skirt.

[Anonymous No.8219095]

>>8204593
every haberdashery I've been to had has buckram (sp?) ipand I'm from the uk
when making from scratch draft your shape on thin cardboard like cereal box cardboard to get and accurate feel, and for the part that lays flat on the head use a normal heavy interfacing

[Anonymous No.8219098]

>>8211234
they're chopped up norm fag coats
her url is like mylolitahomemade or something

[Anonymous No.8219128]

>>8217205
You are lovely, anon. Thanks for the advice. I don't have a lot of sewing experience but I thought this would be nice for a casual skirt.

[Anonymous No.8220351]

I just made a thing. It's fully lined.

>tfw I forgot to add the lace detailing on the bodice.
>Might just hand-stitch it on.

[Anonymous No.8220356]

>>8220351
Cute! Looks a bit JetJish without the crazy.

[Anonymous No.8220389]

>>8220351
That looks really nice. Good work, anon!

[Anonymous No.8220398]

>tfw you start making a salopette from OnS
>tfw you make a 'large' and it looks huge

I'm sure it will look ok on, but damn.

[Anonymous No.8220468]

I just made a rectangle skirt. It had too much room for poof.

[Anonymous No.8220470]

>>8220351
Nice work anon, very clean.

[Anonymous No.8220475]

>>8220398
Salopettes are supposed to be roomy so I'm sure it will turn out fine.

[Anonymous No.8220476]

This is some really great stuff here

[Anonymous No.8220500]

>>8220356
>>8220389
>>8220470
Thanks, anons!

[Anonymous No.8220509]

>>8220351
Very nice, the top of the bodice seems too bare imo.
Some lace and a sash/ribbon around the waist would be perfect

[Anonymous No.8220523]

>>8220509
This is the lace that I'm thinking of using. It's 100% cotton, nice and soft, with flowers and butterflies in the same creamy gold as the flowers in the fabric.
Once around the hem of the skirt, as well.

Then I'm going to make some detachable bows in a matching pink, two small and one large (Possibly with a full belt for the waist.)

[Anonymous No.8220530]

>>8220523
Personally I'd go for a lighter lace like the white of the fabric.

[Anonymous No.8220539]

>>8220530
I have a white lace as well, but it doesn't seem to gel with the green very well.

There's a pink version of the fabric as well which has the opposite effect - Looks great with white, kind of 'off' with the cream.

[Anonymous No.8220593]

>>8220539
I disagree. I like the white more, but the style of the cream lace is better.

[Anonymous No.8220606]

>>8220539
I see what you mean. It looks kind of toothpastey or hospital-y. I don't think it's too bad though.

[Anonymous No.8220695]

>>8217197
I honestly think it's a bit tacky.

[Anonymous No.8220886]

>>8219095
We don't even have haberdasherys in the US. Things like buckram and millinery supplies can be hard to find here since some places only have big generic fabric/craft chain stores.

[Anonymous No.8220947]

>>8220886
They do exist but only in specialty stores in big cities or the south where wearing a nice hat to church is still a thing.

[Anonymous No.8221488]

Hey gulls, I was wonder if you could give me some feedback. I'm trying to make a salopette type thing, but can't decide if the skirt portion needs some pleats or something (maybe a circle skirt?) Got the main part from OnS, but the fabric I plan on using is a bit short to do a gathered skirt (bitchin' leopard print denim from work).

[Anonymous No.8221510]

>>8221488

What are you planning on using it for? So far as ordinary jumpers go, it looks pretty good, the sizing seems to fit your body.

If you're planning on using it for something like fairy kei, then making it out of cute pastel fabric, and shortening the skirt to about thigh high, about the right length to wear a leg avenue petticoat, would help.

If it's lolita, then yeah, the skirt's a bit too narrow, most of the brand ones can actually fit a light petticoat underneath it. If you don't have enough fabric, how about doing box pleats with a contasting colour inside the pleats like pic?

That, and the skirt should be shortened until it's a couple of inches above your knee (it looks a little frumpy now, and might get frumpier when the skirt gets poofier)

[Anonymous No.8221544]

>>8221510
I'm planning on using it for normal fag/otome type stuff.
the inverted contrast pleats is a good idea! I have a lighter color way that I was going to use of accents. I cut off about 2" from the hem, which seems to be a good length. I'll have to figure out how many pleats I need and will probably nix the pockets.

[Anonymous No.8221550]

>>8221488
Looks super frumpy. Definitely missed the mark if you were going for salopette

[Anonymous No.8221558]

>>8221550
This. The material looks a little thin and boring and aren't they usually shorter?

[Anonymous No.8221583]

>>8221558
>>8221550
Guys, this is a muslin. This is a test, the final is going to be made with denim. There's a reason I'm asking on here. The finished skirt length from the waistband will be about 12.5", which about the same as the original pattern.

[Anonymous No.8221588]

>>8221583
Ah it's really hard to tell because your photos are super exposed and yellow.
I think it would work better if you added some darts up top and added more material to the bottom so you can pleat it a bit

[Anonymous No.8221605]

>>8221588
why darts at the top? it's no a JSK. it's basically a pair of overalls.

[Anonymous No.8221641]

>>8221488
i've been wanting to make my own salopettes. What does OnS stand for? I want to find this pattern

[Anonymous No.8221647]

>>8221641
Probably Otome no Sewing.

[Anonymous No.8221650]

>>8221544
Oh god, if that's the fabric you're accenting it with, I pray for the poor creature you're bringing to life to have a swift death shortly after.

[Anonymous No.8221678]

>>8220351
it seriously looks like brand. beautiful

[Anonymous No.8221682]

From thread I just deleted because I didn't realize there was one already. Ooooooops.

[Anonymous No.8221714]

>>8221650
Well, the dark color is what the main body is going to be.

hopefully it will be Meta tier. if not, it was free fabric.

[Anonymous No.8221723]

>>8221605
Because as is it's not fitting like it should

[Anonymous No.8221725]

>>8221723
well, do you have a picture of how it should fit?

[Anonymous No.8221797]

>>8221583
I think it looks cute, I would make the waistband higher and the skirt with pleats so you can fit a light petti if you want. Please show it when it's finished!

[Anonymous No.8221916]

Requesting anons dump some handmade things from other jfashions, like mori, gyaru, fairy kei, otome, ect, if that kind of stuff exists? Or are lolitas the only ones sewing their own wardrobes?

[Anonymous No.8222001]

>>8220351
Sauce on fabric?

[Anonymous No.8222152]

>>8221488
>>8221583
Those fucking awful phone pix in 2k15

>>8221682
Your hair color and eyebrows with this coord
> Hell fucking no
Green feels out of place to me. Needs to be tied in with an accent somewhere else.
I'm guessing the skirt is the handmade piece.
Construction, seams and details seem on point.
Good job just coord it better.
And stop drawing/filling in your brows like that you look like a failed drag queen.

>>8221916
Seconded.

[Anonymous No.8222184]

>>8221583

>>8221510 here, the shorter version does look much cuter. I'm going to add a caution to make a deeper hem, though -- just in case adding a petti makes the skirt too short, you can undo the hem and put back the length.

I don't think it needs darts, the fit is supposed to be pretty loose. I want to question your choice of leopard fabric, but I hate animal prints anyway, so I think I'm just biased against it.

Hope you post the finished product when you're done, the workmanship looks pretty solid from what I can see.

[Anonymous No.8222456]

>>8221797
>>8222184
Yep, gonna go shorter and see how pleating looks tonight. Not too sure about raising the waist, since this particular pattern is meant to be worn at the hips.
>>8221488
where the top of the side seam is where my natural waist is.

any suggestions for number of pleats? thinks about 5 across the front.

[Anonymous No.8223073]

>>8220351
Did you draft your own pattern? It looks really nice! The skirt part looks nice, love the drape.

[Anonymous No.8223095]

>>8220351
A very small crit, be more mindful of the print when you cut your straps.

[Anonymous No.8223101]

>>8217197
Vibrant teal and purple elegant stuff on that childish dotted pastel bg looks a bit tacky, as another anon said.

[Anonymous No.8223111]

>>8220539
I think the white looks nicer in the photo?

>>8221723
It looks like it fits well, I believe it's just your bodyshape at play here. Many salopettes from brands have been worn by larger girls in all sorts of cuts, and none of them I've seen worked well. I think you'll just have to toss a cardi over it and call it a day.

[Anonymous No.8225135]

I don't know anything about making lolita dresses, but I make my own prints/patterns/designs in Photoshop. Is there some kind of lolita producer needing custom prints that I could sell them too? I also make patterns intended to go on tights.

[Anonymous No.8225139]

>>8220351
I'd love to see that in a full coord.

[Anonymous No.8228569]

>>8225135
try spoonflower?

[Anonymous No.8228635]

>>8220886
you can buy lightweight buckram in joann's...it's in the utility fabrics section.....but for heavyweight stuff you need to order online. also if people are doing millinery PLEASE use millinery wire on your brims and structural bits. nothing kills a hat that should be structured like a floppy brim/crown.

[Anonymous No.8229755]

WTF is the deal with this chick shitting up LC with her ita bullshit?

[Anonymous No.8230491]

What are some of your lolita and otome fabric stores?

[Anonymous No.8230858]

>>8230491
There are some etsys that sell Japanese fabrics, like Shimagraphica. I want to try to buy fabric from taobao but I haven't found a good store yet.
Oh and brick and mortar quilting stores have some nice stuff sometimes, like this cute house print I recently got for an otome OP

[Anonymous No.8232357]

I have access to an embroidery machine, software and this decent but otherwise plain Bodyline dress. Any suggestions for what to embroider? I was thinking maybe something in gold but otherwise I'm not sure. I love star motifs but it might not work on such a light dress.

[Anonymous No.8232470]

>>8232357

That dress isn't exactly "plain", there's pintucks, lace and ribbons all over it, and where the border decorations usually go, it's already made out of eyelet lace fabric.

If you really want to add gold to the dress, it might be easier to replace some of the existing bows with gold ones, or add it as jewellery.

If you really need to embroider something for this dress, you could try embroidering invidual patches and then applique them to the dress. Some butterflies appliqued to the bottom-most tier, the top part of the bodice and a few more in the headdress would work pretty well, I think.

[Anonymous No.8234152]

>>8203009
I love the combination of printed blouse + solid JSK she's doing, it's awesome

[Anonymous No.8237465]

I was looking at some fabric on etsy. is this too busy to make a skirt out of? if yes, do you think it would still be suitable for a normal dress or no?

etsy.com/listing/194238630/emi-kondo-design-japanese-fabric-alice

[Anonymous No.8237649]

>>8199112
can I get a sauce on something similar?

[Anonymous No.8239343]

What does everyone think of this design? I was thinking of making this before mono con in may. Feel free to suggest any changes?

[Anonymous No.8239352]

This is the fabric for the middle section

[Anonymous No.8239396]

>>8239343
Be careful with the front lacing, make sure whatever ties you get don't look cheap. You don't want to look Hot Topic-tier.

[Anonymous No.8239427]

>>8239396
Thanks anon. Definitely don't want that lol

[Anonymous No.8239707]

Not sewing but has anyone ever ordered custom printed tights? I was looking into funnylegs or celeste stein

[Anonymous No.8239718]

>>8232357
can i ask what piece this is? It's so pretty for bodyline

[Anonymous No.8239861]

>>8239718
I THINK it's L379. A lot of BL pieces are surprisingly nice they just take terribad pictures

http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showAll.asp?type=left&subType1=Lol&subType2=Jum

[Anonymous No.8239915]

>>8239343
post results pls