Handmade Lolita/ Sewing

[Anonymous No.8361489]

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No asspats necessary but please try not to be a gigantic twat, especially if someone posts requesting concrit.

[Anonymous No.8361502]

So I bought this fabric, can someone please tell me I didn't make an enormous mistake? It's a really busy print, but look at the bunnies!

the bunnies!

look... bunnies... :(

[Anonymous No.8361533]

>>8361489
I recently made a box pleated skirt with rabbits on it.
More otome than lolita methinks.

[Anonymous No.8361544]

>>8361533
Forgot to say, would like concrit!
Here it is worn, but without a petticoat (looks better with an a line one underneath).
The hem appears lopsided in this picture but I have measured it and it is not, so I don't know what's up with that.

[Anonymous No.8361556]

>>8361544

Aw, I love that fabric! Sauce?

Also for concrit:
It's hard to tell because there's no petti and it's not a full body shot, but it almost looks like it sits a tad low on your waist. I like to have things at the smallest part of my body which is a little below the rib cage for me, right before my hips start to swell out.

Second, the thing that makes it more otome than lolita is the lack of details. If you edged the hem in lace and added a bow to the front of the waist band that would go a long way. Or just keep it as is and wear it as otome! Either way would be cute.

[Anonymous No.8361616]

>>8361544
Need more ironing. Is the fabric 100% cotton? Untreated cotton wrinkles very easily and you'd need to iron between wears to keep the pleats crisp and pretty.

[Anonymous No.8361635]

>>8361556
Fabric came from spotlight.
I tried to find it online (even in stores - out of 3 spotlights I have been to in the last month only one had it) but no luck. It is a "buzoku cotton duck" printed in Japan - there is this colorway and then a green one with grey rabbits.
I am planning to make some bows from the leftover fabric, so I can make one that will clip onto the waistband and make it more loliable? >>8361502
As for this fabric you posted, I reckon it could work in a simpler skirt or dress design so it doesn't become overpowering with all of the other elements. Perhaps you could use some gold or off-white chiffon ruffles. Chiffon is pretty.

>>8361616
Ok will do. I didn't notice how wrinkled it was.

[Anonymous No.8361743]

>>8361635
That's fucking tragic. I'm American we don't have Spotlights here :( looked all over the place online and couldn't find anything either.

[Anonymous No.8361808]

Maybe this is a stupid question but how do you use otome no sewing patterns? The pieces are overlapping. Do you trace on to pattern making paper or can I like... Take it to kinkos and have a couple copies printed out and cut those up?

[Anonymous No.8361827]

>>8361808
You're supposed to trace them and add seam allowances. Copiers should work as well, though I wouldn't risk the chance that it'll print +/- 1% bigger/smaller than the original, since all those 1/8th inch differences between seams would add up. Plus printing paper don't exactly make the best pattern paper.

[Anonymous No.8361849]

>>8361808
Get a roll of 'spa paper' from Amazon and trace those bad boys. Check the layout image to see if there's any specific seam allowance and then default to 1cm or 3/8in

[Anonymous No.8361976]

posted in the last thread with no response, so I'll try again here. Does anyone know of any cute strawberry-themed fabric? I'm looking to make a country style dress but I'll look at anything!

[Anonymous No.8362138]

>>8361976
This is pretty cute. Etsy has a lot of good stuff actually

[Anonymous No.8362153]

Anyone have any knitting or sewing patterns to share? I have made a few boleros before as gifts but I know I could do something more loli-able. Saw this thread and thought I'd ask.

[Anonymous No.8362184]

I'm looking to make an A-line petti with organza, but I'm not sure how long to make the tiers? Is it just 2x the waist measurement, and then double it each time? I'm not looking to make something super poofy, and I haven't really been able to find anything that'll say exactly how much I should cut.

[Anonymous No.8362208]

>>8361533
I was going to buy the exact same fabric to make a pleated skirt too.

[Anonymous No.8362229]

>>8362138
Aww, that is cute, too bad its a knit.

[Anonymous No.8362235]

finally got a bodice for an OP to fit where I'm ok with it. yeeaa for being a turtle lady.

[Anonymous No.8362244]

What do you guys think about this to wear with bodyline's fruits parlor skirt in pink?
I'm thinking chiffon for the material, possibly double layer for the torso part. The crescent shapes on the sketch is the trim pictured, round shapes are buttons that I haven't picked out yet.
I'm debating on the idea of two rows of ruffles on the sleeves and perhaps more of the trim at that seem as well. Also perhaps two layers of ruffles at the bottom of the torso.
Also, any tips as to how to attach the trim are greatly appreciated, I think ive got the right idea, but not quite sure.
Please pardon the messy-ness of it, the brush files I wanted to use wouldn't load, and I'm too tired to make it look nice and polished and everything. I feel like you can get the idea however. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.8362250]

Screenprinting related rather than sewing but...
I'd like to screen print some kind of design on to a simple bodyline dress. Like that one chick who made an AP replica, but uh... Not a replica. Any ideas for what designs might work?

[Anonymous No.8362343]

>>8362250
If you don't want to do a replica you should design something yourself. Crowns would be easy to do by altering clip art type stuff.

>>8362235
That looks like it fits pretty well. What does "turtle lady" mean? Never heard that in reference to body type before.

[Anonymous No.8362400]

>>8362235

Considering your bust size, you may want to consider making it a princess-blouse style top. This design looks like it has a ton of potential for being unflattering. :( Big busts and Lolita can be a huge challenge.

Happy sewing, and I hope it turns out awesome!

[Anonymous No.8362434]

>>8362343
I just it the other day
http://luckylucille.com/2015/01/musings-on-wearable-muslins-and-lady-turtles/
basically a rounded back, forward neck type of deal. I have
Now that I think about it, I'm more of a misshaped jellybean or whatever.

>>8362400
Yeah, I may just switch to a princess seam/empire waist for next time, but right now the fabric I plan on using is limited, so it's easier to lay out the stuff with darts. any tips for shaping with the princess seams? I feel I need more control for the under bust area. I may have a bit of a tummy, but my ribcage is 29", my bust is 37". ;_;

[Anonymous No.8362439]

>>8362343
I do plan to design it myself, I was just kind of stuck on what kind of motifs I could use. I like the idea of crowns though, I may see what I can do with that.

[Anonymous No.8362465]

>>8362434
Are you me?
I have the same measurements and a tummy as well. It's a huge challenge to make anything to fit me because of the huge difference in bust to underbust. If it's even a little off it looks weird, but if I make the darts go in that much it looks weird also...
Kinda at a loss for what to do

[Anonymous No.8362499]

>>8362465
I guess we just gotta do it this way. HA.
http://cottesimple.com/tutorials/curved-front-seam/

[Anonymous No.8362508]

>>8362439
Yeah! If you're a bit of an artist (unlike me T.T) you should do something you really love. Personally my "prints that should exist but don't" list is long but here are a few: honeycombs and bees, sugar skulls, pancakes or waffles, coffee stuff. I'm sure you can do something cool!

>>8362434
Despite you turtle-ness I like this bodice and I think a bodice with more weight will look fab on you. The muslin isn't working because it's too light. A nice heavy cotton will look great on you in this cut.

[Anonymous No.8362860]

>>8362434
I love you turtle-chan, that article was amazing. Keep up the good work!

[Anonymous No.8363257]

>tfw spending all the money on Japanese fabric

[Anonymous No.8363259]

So I'm dragging my boyfriend along to ILD and I want to make him a shirt. Since I'm already making two outfits I don't want to do anything too work intensive so I'm planning to alter a dress shirt. I'm thinking of adding a jabot and frilly sleeves. What else do I need to do to make it look right?

[Anonymous No.8363283]

>>8363259
it's hard to know without seeing what you're working with

[Anonymous No.8363478]

I originally bought this fabric to use for a cosplay that had like a starry pattern on the skirt, but decided to use a different fabric. I want to use the fabric for a JSK or something, but I can't decide on what kind of cut, if I want to add lace or like a white bib, add a overskirt, etc. I'm basically aiming for something like a design replica so I have multiple reference photos when sewing it all together. The stars glow in the dark which is also pretty cool, so maybe I can arrange a meetup at a planetarium or something once I have it all finished.

[Anonymous No.8363479]

>>8363259
A jabot and frilly sleeves/cuffs sounds fine imo. If the dress shirt has pointed collars, perhaps safety pin it up and pin on the jabot so it looks like a high neck blouse?

[Anonymous No.8363481]

>>8363479
That's a good solution! My main concern was the collar. I wasn't sure if I should make an additional false collar to put over it, either a peterpan or a super long pointy one. This sounds like less work though :)

[Anonymous No.8363513]

>>8362508
Ever seen honey cake?

[Anonymous No.8363528]

>>8363513
Wow, no! I've never heard of it!

Just kidding. It exists, but it's not like I'll ever own it, so there should be more breakfast prints.

[Anonymous No.8363578]

>>8363481
No problem! I actually did this for a blouse I plan to wear on ILD, except I used a little bow instead of a jabot to hide where the collar ends meet. Glad I could help!

[Anonymous No.8363881]

>>8363257
I have a problem too. This week I think my total will be around $200 on fabric alone thanks to the great link from backwards immage anon... but then I can stop and become a sewing hermit for a few months to a year so... it evens out?

[Anonymous No.8363900]

>>8363881
Backwards image anon...? do go on, always trolling for new fabric.

[Anonymous No.8363957]

>>8363881
The price would be so good if it wasn't half a ducking meter.

[Anonymous No.8363990]

>http://otsukaya.co.jp/
If you feel like clicking randomly around and using a shopping service there's awesome fabric here

[Anonymous No.8364012]

>>8362508
>coffee stuff.
i need this, thanks for the idea anon

[Anonymous No.8364022]

>>8363259
depending on the rest of the outfit, swapping out the buttons might be a good idea. antique stores have loads of old buttons that could add a unique touch.

[Anonymous No.8364126]

>>8364022

That is a REALLY good idea! I have a bunch of gold lace I've been using on the shirt and some gold buttons would totally tie it together. And bonus: it's not that work intensive! Can't believe that didn't occur to me already.

[Anonymous No.8364151]

>1 week until con
>still have two dresses and a few accessories to finish
>i can do this
>i can do this
>i can do this
>right?
>right???

[Anonymous No.8364179]

>>8364151
Oh my god! Girl you probably bit off more than you can chew. How far are you on your dresses?

[Anonymous No.8364183]

Favorite headbow patterns? I'm desperately trying to make a KC from scratch before tomorrow night

[Anonymous No.8364233]

>>8363900
From the indie thread, to save time and put it in the right thread I'll just post it her
>etsy.com/listing/220644925
It's for a popular pancake fabric thats also available on rakuten, but this etsy owner has a bunch of cute stuff
>>8363957
Its around the same price for others I've found but they weren't as geared toward boarder prints.

[Anonymous No.8364306]

>>8364233
I love that fabric but you can't cut it :( There's no way to really use the fabric. Anything you do to it will damage the integrity of the design.

[Anonymous No.8364311]

>>8364151
You got this, just don't freak out. Keep calm and you can do this. Work on one dress, then some accessories, then the other dress, and back to accessories. Keep that pattern and you don't get stressed out by something not looking perfect.

[Anonymous No.8364334]

Not sure if anyone gives a shit but here's a list of lolita fabric vendors on Etsy:

PikoBeagle2000
SweetRococcoFabrics
FragmentsandPieces
beautifulwork
Shimgraphic
CawaiiMart (I'm eh on this seller)
emicraftinjapan


Anything I should add to my list? There's a decent amount of crossover, a lot of them sell the same things, but there are also a lot of gems.

[Anonymous No.8364407]

>>8364334
I love you, but my wallet has just declared a state of emergency.

[Anonymous No.8364434]

>>8364407

I love you too anon :-*

[Anonymous No.8364527]

This might seem like an odd silly question - but is there a way to tell what kind of pattern was used to make a skirt by taking one apart? there is a bodyline skirt that I really want but they make them out of shitty polyester, and I'd like the same exact cut and pattern but with better materials.

[Anonymous No.8364540]

>>8364527
pic?

[Anonymous No.8364542]

>>8364527
Yeah if you're prepared to slave over your seam ripper for a few hours! Once you take it a part there's no reason you can't iron the pieces and use them directly as pattern pieces. Unless you need a different size or something.

[Anonymous No.8364544]

>>8364527
Well, if you take it apart you should be able to use the pieces and draft a new pattern. You could trace them onto newsprint. I like to use brown kraft paper or the back side of cheap wrapping paper.

[Anonymous No.8364545]

>>8364527
Which skirt?
Generally they make rectangle skirts.

[Anonymous No.8364557]

>>8364527
It's pretty common for people to take garments apart to draft a pattern from--I do it a lot myself. You have to be sure to add seam allowance back in to the measurements, and allot for material differences (IE if you're using a cotton with no give and they used some awful stretchy material). I make notes as to how things were put together (gathering, seam finishes, etc.) and draw little diagrams so I can figure out the construction.

[Anonymous No.8364564]

>>8364545
http://www.bodyline.co.jp/bodyline/showProduct.asp?id=6079
This one.

>>8364557
>>8364544
>>8364542
>>8364540
Thanks you guys, I was not expecting so much helpfulness

[Anonymous No.8364576]

Ok sooo this has nothing to do with clothes…
But I know some people on here to sew cute plashes of cute animus sometimes….
does anyone have a good squirrel/bunny pattern?
I'm being nostalgic and want to make a pixie tail.

[Anonymous No.8364579]

I'm going to a big fabric sale tomorrow and was wondering what were some versatile fabrics to pick up? I'm a cosplayer so I usually only go to get fabric when I have a specific project in mind and then go to the store to grab the ones that suit what I need. I just went to a con though so I have no new projects in mind yet.

[Anonymous No.8364581]

>>8364564
This is an expensive one - would be a waste unless you can get one that is partially destroyed and therefore very cheap and not easily sellable. The pattern for this actually appears to be very basic. It's a rectangle skirt with a second rectangle with curved side seams over the top. It has that second ruffle underneath which means you could make a third layer or just a ruffle above the hemline by 5 inches or so.
Also corset/high waist.

[Anonymous No.8364584]

>>8364579
You might have better luck in a cosplay thread!

[Anonymous No.8364598]

>>8364581
lol expensive to who?? It's $53. And it's made with polyester, it can't be that great. All the polyester I own feels awful and I avoid wearing it anymore. I mean, if I bought one which I might just to try - I'd see if I liked wearing it before ripping it up. I just doubt it from all the details I've read on it. That style says more velvet or just anything actually soft.

[Anonymous No.8364666]

>>8364334
*Shimgraphica

[Anonymous No.8364673]

>>8362465
>>8362499

I had a pattern that was princess seamed but also had a dart in the two side panels, it gave a massive difference between bust/underbust when the two were combined. It looked awful on me as flattest of the flat so it might be a good method for you to experiment with?

[Anonymous No.8364674]

>>8364598
Suit yourself.
Relatively expensive for bodyline (although I remembered it being $80?) and a moderately simple design for anyone with pattern making and/or sewing skills.

[Anonymous No.8364694]

turtle-anon here.
i've made a horrible misjudgment.
I have the castle fabric, but I'm short. I decided to make an a-line skirt. (which was dumb)
I can't deal with a big white castle over my crotch. Time to go off roading.

[Anonymous No.8364742]

>>8364598
It's 53 now? I got this for about $40 or less. Also, I didn't think the fabric was bothersome to be honest. Plus you don't really feel it considering you have 8 layers of petty coats underneath.

[Anonymous No.8364823]

>>8364306
I bought it and fabric is made for cutting, the trick is lining up the bodice with dripping honey in the skirt. I'll draw it up and show you.

[Anonymous No.8364902]

are there any good tutorials on how to make a shaped bag? or does anyone have suggestions on how to go about doing that? I really would like to make a couple bags to match some dresses I have, namely a coffin bag and heart-shaped bag that I need in very specific colors/designs that I am better off just making myself at this point it seems.

[Anonymous No.8364942]

>>8364233
>>8364306
>>8364823
Something like this. The higher cut gets more of the pancake stack on the skirt. The simple neck allows for the sweet collar to peak out in whatever color, I would pair with white or pink.

[Anonymous No.8364975]

>>8364179
I don't even want to admit it. I'm a seamstress, so I can knock a dress out in a day (except the one that has a boatload of hand beading - thank god for my tambour hook!) and the accessories all take less than two hours to make. I figured it up on an hourly basis, I have to finish moving out of my apartment on Sunday and allotted myself sleeping and eating time, and I had enough time with about two hours wiggle room to get everything done. I really did bite off more than I could chew, but I'm fiercely determined not to fail.
>>8364311
Thanks anon! Luckily, everything will only be on the models for a couple hours for the fashion show, hopefully no one tries to take a close look at them. After the show, I'll probably take them home, disassemble everything and re-do it in a way that's worthy of selling. None of these outfits would fit me, and holy balls are they detailed. I'd hate to have them sit in my closet when someone else could make them look beautiful.

[Anonymous No.8364983]

>>8363478
Was it for a Love Live cosplay, by any chance?

The pattern is very cute and would work well for a JSK! If it were me, I would add a lace trim and maybe make a matching headbow.

[Anonymous No.8364985]

>>8364576
Can you make me one too? I love lady lovely locks.

[Anonymous No.8364994]

>>8364942
>>8364306

There's a teeny tiny image of a jsk made with the fabric in the rakuten header posted over in the indie thread >>8363147 , if that helps.

[Anonymous No.8365047]

>>8362229
Could always make a cute AP style cutsew dress!

[Anonymous No.8365052]

>>8363528
Honey picnic by meta also has pancakes!
I feel like bodyline has a waffle print?

[Anonymous No.8365072]

>>8364994
Thank you, it was just a rough sketch. I'm entertaining a scalloped neckline in the honey and turning it into an OP.

[Anonymous No.8365074]

>>8365072
Don't make it scalloped, make it "drippy" like AP melty chocolate series. That would be awesome.

[Anonymous No.8365136]

>>8365074
god no, too many drips. The pancakes are enough.

[Anonymous No.8365156]

>>8365136
boo

Maybe just one drip?

[Anonymous No.8365170]

>>8365156
I think it might be a bit weird. Drippy boobs. I'll sketch it out.

[Anonymous No.8365202]

In a perfect world i could get it to resemble this.

[Anonymous No.8365215]

>>8364983
No it wasn't, I was gonna use some of it for a FFXIV Astrologian cosplay.

I was thinking maybe some white lace on the hem of the skirt part and shoulder straps would be kinda cute? I completely forgot about making a matching headbow, thanks for reminding me! I think the bodice would still be kinda bare, do you think some star buttons down the front would be okay? I still want to add more to the bodice but I just haven't figured out what yet.

[Anonymous No.8365226]

>>8365202
VERY CUTE!!!

[Anonymous No.8365287]

>>8365226
Only cute because of all the help. Thanks anon(s).

[Anonymous No.8365522]

>>8361808
I use greaseproof paper from the supermarket to trace the patterns. Its cheap and works perfectly.

[Anonymous No.8366529]

>>8364902
anyone know anything?

[Anonymous No.8366666]

>>8366529
>>8364902
I dont have a tut, but you're going to need a heavy duty sew in interfacing and I love the stuff for appolstry.

[Anonymous No.8366688]

>>8364598
I own this skirt in like 3 colors, the fabric is actually really nice (here's a worn photo: >>8364082). Seems more trouble than its worth trying to take it apart.

[Anonymous No.8366689]

>>8366666
devil quints, it's "upholstery"

[Anonymous No.8366702]

>>8366666

it's upholstery, quints.

[Anonymous No.8366706]

Im a taller anon, and the waist of the JSK I just got hit's an inch or so above my natural waist. The straps button in the back, so I was thinking of just cutting off the buttons and sewing the strap. Or are there other good ways of extending the straps?

[Anonymous No.8366739]

>>8366689
Never said I was good at english, grammer ((grammar?)), or spelling. I'm a math bitch, which helps with patterning and tailoring.
As a peace offering I give you an adorable moth.

[Anonymous No.8366865]

>>8366706
I think that's the best way to do it. If I were you I would save the buttons and plan to return it to its original state for resale value. Unless it's like bodyline or something, then fuck it.

[Anonymous No.8368074]

>>8366739
you're good at phonetics so that counts for something

[Anonymous No.8368875]

Anyone have any tips on how to sew straight trim onto a curved hem, aka a circle skirt?

I've sewn the bottom of the trim to the hem and blasted it with steam, then pressed. But there are still these waves and curves that stick out. Last time I tried sewing those down it looked terrible. Any ideas?

[Anonymous No.8368911]

>>8368875
Take pictures, not sure what you mean.

[Anonymous No.8368925]

>>8368875
The straight trim might be too wide to lie flat. You may have to gather it, redo the trim on a bias (if it's a custom cut piece), or clip into it to relieve the tension.

[Anonymous No.8368946]

>>8368875
Notch the curved hem. It relieves the tugging on the grain.

[Anonymous No.8368989]

>>8368925
Curses. Serves me right for trying to be clever and thinking I could use hand embroidered trim off etsy in place of a hem print. I thought it would look so cool and Victorian.

Thank you guys so much for your help! Next time I'll just used a solid coloured trim and get some notches into that sucker.

[Anonymous No.8368998]

>>8368989
No seriously, take a picture. Depending on the trim you can fix it.

[Anonymous No.8369033]

>>8368998

Can't get a picture of the current problem because indoor lighting in my apartment sucks, but the middle trim is the one giving me grief.

The velvet was fine, just straight stitched down the outer edge, blasted it with some steam and pressed it over a cloth. Took to the curve like a champ and I sewed down the inside edge. The embroidered trim not so much. I'd say it's backed with somekind of taffeta blend and I'd take a wild guess that that gold thread would melt if it came close to the actual iron.

[Anonymous No.8372353]

Found this chocolate fabric, and it just arrived in the mail yesterday. Reminded me a little bit of Innocent World's chocolate prints. It's cute in person too.

Anyone else got some good chocolately fabrics?

[Anonymous No.8373346]

>>8369033
This is just my opinion, but that trim is not really suitable for lolita. It's pretty on its own, but it's too paisley/Indian-ish for lolita, you're going to end up looking like Folk-chan.

For the actual sewing portion, though, it looks like you're trying to sew the trim directly onto the front of the skirt? Is that ribbon laid on top of it? It's not so clear in the picture. You may be better off to do something like dart in the top of the trim every few inches so it will keep the circle skirt shape, then pin the trim the the skirt right sides together and flip, clip and press. I hope I'm communicating what I mean clearly here, think like a colorblocking technique rather than an applique technique?

[Anonymous No.8373955]

I made some pajamas out of AP replica fabric. Bloomers a nighty and a head scarf for when I need to cover my curlers.

>inb4 ur the devil 4 buying replica fabric.

The number of fucks I give is none.

It came out pretty good I think! I do wish I'd had a cuter pattern for the top. This one is comfy but it doesn't really have a lot of design to it. Either way, I still like it. Any thoughts on lolita pjs?

[Anonymous No.8373959]

>>8373955
Meh whatever. It's not like you're wearing it out in public trying to pass it off as a brand piece. You found some fabric online and made cute PJs. Go you

[Anonymous No.8374348]

>>8373955
personally I find that a cute idea!

[Anonymous No.8374430]

>>8373955
What taobao shop did you order this from? What's the fabric quality like?

[Anonymous No.8374455]

>>8374430
I got it off a random store envy seller. 3 yards @ 25 total. And the quality is fine. They don't sell the fabic any more.

[Anonymous No.8374475]

>>8372353
Oh that's nice, sauce?

[Anonymous No.8374514]

>>8374475
http://m.ebay.com/itm/151563900246?_mwBanner=1

Sorry for mobile link. It's from steel city stitches on eBay. I got the fabric in the mail and it's pretty good for being quilt fabric.

[Anonymous No.8374667]

>>8373955
DAMN IT, you're much cleverer than me, I was eyeing that fabric for the longest time and had no idea what to do with it. Love the pyjamas! I want a pair now!
Would it be totally uncouth to request replica fabric sources?

[Anonymous No.8374989]

>>8374667

No not at all! I'd like to know as well. I know that Oojia will sell you fabric but I'd rather get it directly from taobao.

[Anonymous No.8375746]

>>8374989
I think oojia does sell her extra fabric on her taobao but since it's leftovers it's random cuts of it

[Anonymous No.8375801]

>>8375746
You can also buy it bty, but she charges exorbitant rates for it. I asked about chess chocolate to make some curtains and she said $42/y :/
I was like um no.

[Anonymous No.8375989]

I want to make a hat to match my Meta Princess Wardrobe (lucky pack print) jsk. I have the hat base already. I plan to get a white or ivory ostrich plume and some realistic roses in pink and maroon to match the dress.
But to cover the base - I don't know what color to use! The dress I have is the ivory version. Should I go with a dark brown for the hat or a different color? The inside will have a pleated lining so it can show. I'm thinking of using the pink of the dress that is shown in the skirts.
Please help. Pic related is the dress I own.

[Anonymous No.8376032]

>>8375989
I would definitely stick with ivory for the hat base. When you say "base" what do you mean? I'm trying to picture it. Is it like just a simple felt hat? Is it straw. Pics would be good but a description will do in a pinch!

[Anonymous No.8376825]

>>8373955
That's really cute! May I ask how many yards it took to make? I have about three or so yards of this cute deer print I was thinking of making a dress with but was told it wasn't a good idea. But a cute pj set might work.

[Anonymous No.8376862]

>>8376825
It really only took about two! Of course that depends on what size you wear too. The jammie top has a few inches of elastic in the back to help you get it over your head.

[Anonymous No.8376870]

>>8376862
I'm on the chunked side, but I think the yards I have should be enough. I posted the fabric in a previous thread and was suggested making some bloomers. But some cute pj's sound like a good idea. Especially with summer coming.

[Anonymous No.8376893]

>>8376032
This is the hat I am going to decorate. I plan on covering it in fabric. I want to make something similar in design to:
https://onedelightfulday.wordpress.com/2011/12/23/der-schauspieldirektor-costume-diary-part-5-hats/
although following the shape of my hat (it takes very well to ironing), but the basic smooth top and pleated liner. I don't know which colors they should be.
I am thinking a brown brim and crown with a darkish dusty pink lining, a pink rose, red rose, and a white ostrich plume for decoration.

[Anonymous No.8377164]

>>8375989
I would go with a dark brown or even a light pink felt hat base

[Anonymous No.8377196]

>>8377164
Felt looks cheap. I'm covering my own hat (see:>>8376893), need to decide on the colors to use.
I am planning on using both (see the linked post) but don't know if it is too big of a contrast.

[Anonymous No.8377222]

>>8376893
Sorry but this hat's weave looks really cheap and I will consider you a miracle worker if it looks like the guide in the end. Best of luck tho.

[Anonymous No.8377669]

>>8377222
Sounds like she's planning to use it like a buckram frame, in which case it will probably turn out fine if OP has any experience with hats. I look forward to seeing the finished result!

[Anonymous No.8377763]

>>8376893

That's an ambitious project! I like the color scheme you described, I think that'll turn out really well. Please post finished results, I'm very curious as I don't have any experience with millinery stuff. Good luck!

[Anonymous No.8378440]

>>8377669
>>8377763
I have no experience but I am going to figure it out.
I just need to find the perfect materials for it now.
I'm hoping to make a video of the process, which will either be used in a "this is what you should do" or a "how to destroy a bunch of hatmaking materials" way depending on the outcome.

[Anonymous No.8381291]

Can anyone recommend a good tutorial for making a petticoat?

[Anonymous No.8381636]

>>8381291
Sugardale has a good a line

[Anonymous No.8381773]

>>8381636
That is exactly what I was hoping for, thank you so much!

[Anonymous No.8381906]

>>8362235
Update: just need to hem it now. not quite as well fitted as hoped, I think my back is too long (didn't attach a skirt to the muslin bodice whoops). better than RTW anyway.

[Anonymous No.8381914]

>>8381906
Cute! Though I feel like it needs more embellishment, maybe pink buttons on the front?

[Anonymous No.8381932]

>>8381636

How about bell?

I don't really have a good understanding of how they're structurally different besides the end effect.

[Anonymous No.8382858]

>>8381914
Thanks! I was thinking about a belt. actually. Buttons on the bustline tend to to be too flattering on me.

[Anonymous No.8382887]

>>8382858
A belt is a good idea. You have such a nice figure, you should belt everything. Just be like
>check out dat waist to hip ratio bitches.

[Anonymous No.8383065]

>>8381932
I've been looking, the closest I've found was on fyeahlolitas diy master list but its a bit vague.

[Anonymous No.8383416]

>>8383065
>>8381932
I bought a CP bell specifically to figure out how the fuck a bell petti is made. I'm gonna post a nice looking tutorial to my blog eventually but heres the basics that I've figured out so far
Two tiers instead of multi-tiered, with the top tier ending where you want maximum poof to hit, I think its like 4" down on mine?
Gathered the fuck out of the bottom tier, I'm thinking like 4-5x the top tier measurement? Haven't experimented with that yet. And I think the top tier is like 2x the waist measurement.
Rinse and repeat for however many layers you want, the CP daily one only has two which isn't nearly enough poof for my liking. I'm thinking at least 4 layers for what I'm wanting.
Also, I think the outermost layer of the petticoat, the one that CP puts the lace on has a smaller gather amount in the bottom tier to smooth out the under-layers. Also on fluffier petticoats it might need to be longer to accommodate all the poof of the layers under it.
Sorry this isn't the greatest, its just what I have discovered thus, I've got to do some experimenting and figure everything out.

[Anonymous No.8383486]

>>8366739
fuck, that's an adorable moth!

>Just posted this on pintucks.
But yeah I'm making a petti. I have white tulle. but black "prom dress style" fabric for the lining. Will it look shitty?
>also sorry for the cursing, it's fucking hot outside today.

[Anonymous No.8383495]

>>8383416
You can have a multi tiered bell petticoat (see: bunny house) but the trick is that the difference in poof at the top and bottom of the petticoat is less than that in an a-line. There is more fabric up the top of a bell shape which gives it that rounded look rather than triangle

[Anonymous No.8383623]

Hey anons, thinking about making an otome styled dress using the Tula Pink Doe Eyed fabric, but I'm not sure which colorway to go with.
I'm naturally inclined to go towards the grey, but I really like the blue, as well, especially the olive the use for the bee wings on it. But I almost want to push myself out of my comfort zone and get the orange because I never wear bright colors anymore. But the pink might be more suitable for otome? Opinions?

Is is bad that I only want to get into otome so I can finally make cutesy dresses out of all the cute Tula Pink fabrics I've been passing up on for years because they didn't quite suit lolita?

[Anonymous No.8383632]

>>8383623
the bees look better in the grey colorway.

[Anonymous No.8383636]

>>8383623
the white looks cute

[Anonymous No.8383642]

>>8383416
this is great info annon, thanks

[Anonymous No.8387116]

bump

[Anonymous No.8387341]

Anyone have a favorite handmade lolita from Tumblr?

[Anonymous No.8387354]

>>8383623
Pick the color that's flattering for your skin tone.

[Anonymous No.8387396]

What patterns would anyone recommend for a maid dress? I want to make a dramatic one like lalamaid on tobao but need to have things modified a lot so it's easier to just create my own but I don't know what type of pattern would work.

[Anonymous No.8387405]

>>8387396
>lalamaid
>dramatic

it's just a bunch of rectangle ruffles mang.

[Anonymous No.8387425]

>>8387405
I meant with the layers of ruffles and such. I didn't want to have to buy one to tear it apart, it's why I was wondering if there was a similar pattern.

[Anonymous No.8391526]

Thoughts on using "quilting cotton" for skirts? Some of them have such cute patterns/prints...
Don't know how much of a difference it makes, but I was going to use them more for otome than lolita.

[Anonymous No.8391592]

>>8391526

Pretty much all lolita specific fabric is quilting cotton. Japanese quilting cotton is almost higher quality than your average run of the mill joanns stuff. I find most of my stuff on etsy. Posted a shop list here >>8364334

[Anonymous No.8391595]

>>8391592
*Almost always

[Anonymous No.8391628]

>>8391526
Unless it's obviously garbage quality, There shouldn't be a problem. One time, I actually made a nice looking jsk out of a really thin woven print, but I lined it with a thick polyester and all was well.
The only problem is that quilting cotton usually have really small prints to fit in a tiny quilt square, and when you make a whole skirt, it looks like a bored housewife's first sewing project.
Sounds weird but I've made hella nice things out of upholstry fabric. The kind for couches and tables usually softens up after you wash it, but the kind for curtains can have really beautiful and large prints on them.

[Anonymous No.8391637]

>>8391592
I see. I was primarily looking on Etsy (including your shop list, bless you for that).
Thanks for answering my noob question.

[Anonymous No.8391650]

>>8391628
I've been eyeing this fabric for a long time to make a skirt out of, and I've been reluctant because it's meant for tablecloths. You give me hope. Would you mind posting pics of your creations?

[Anonymous No.8392759]

>>8391526
We've been over this a few times, the general consensus is that we shoo newbies away from quilting cotton because they aren't experienced enough to know the difference between a good cotton and a bad one, and they run off to Joann and grab the cheap shit. Most of the printed cottons you find on etsy, or designer cottons like Riley Blake or the Tula Pink mentioned above have a smoother appearance, are slightly thicker, and are better quality overall. Quilting cotton is an unfortunate blanket term, as not all cotton wovens are necessarily quilting cotton, printed or not. Just avoid tiny prints like the other anon said and you'll be fine.

[Anonymous No.8392901]

>>8392759
Newb sewers are also shooed away from quilting cotton because it's the wrong fabric choice for most garments and ends up looking awkward and very My First Home Ec project, especially given the sorts of prints you usually find. Quilting cotton is not a perfect fabric for lolita JSKs and skirts, but the weight and drape actually work for those styles.

[Anonymous No.8392915]

>>8387341
my-lolita-handmade is awesome

[Anonymous No.8392935]

Can anybody recommend places to buy lace online, preferably in EU? Where I live, the fabric stores suck, and only carry the worst, scratchy, shiny white lace.

[Anonymous No.8392976]

>>8391592
>>8392759
How about the premium quilting cotton from Jo-Ann? Would that stuff generally be good enough?

[Anonymous No.8393005]

>>8392915
And that should be without the dashes, sorry!

[Anonymous No.8393024]

>>8392976
I like the quilting sateen I've seen at a few jo-Anns stores but if you're looking for local places to buy check out an actual quilt shop before settling. The quilting shops have a wider selection and usually higher quality fabrics.

[Anonymous No.8393059]

>>8392976
I really think that newbs are scared away from quilter's cotton because there is some really cheap and nasty stuff. Country solids from joann fabrics? Unless you are going to use it for lining or drafting stay away. But heavier sateens, nice weight prints, and even kona cotton broadcloths are nice.

Really what you need to learn is how to properly judge fabric. How does it feel in your hand? Is it thick? papery? plasticy? soft? rough? is it tightly woven? looser woven? When you scrunch it in your hand does it wrinkle easily?

Also if you use a lighter weight cotton know that you will need to line the bodice rather then just do facings. It will need the support.

Finally make sure you make the skirt full enough. Most quilter's patterns run lengthwise making it tempting to cut two 45 inch panels. This is too narrow for current lolita styles (although fine for otome). I generally make my dresses with atleast a 110 inch hem and I have a smaller waist.

I really object to acting like general suggestions like "quilter's cotton isn't a good fabric" are a hard and fast rule. Rather learn how to properly judge each fabric you consider.

[Anonymous No.8393072]

>>8391650
I own a dress out of this fabric. It doesn't feel like a table cloth at all.

[Anonymous No.8393122]

>>8391650
It's a silly picture, but this one was a $3.99 a yard couch fabric, I put it through the wash and it came out so soft and strong. I'm doing funny pose so you can see how it falls.
The best part: a white dress that isn't see through, wow

[Anonymous No.8395284]

>>8391650
I reverse image searched the fabric, couldn't find it sold anywhere. Sauce, if you don't mind, anon?

[Anonymous No.8395385]

>>8393072
That's very good to know, thank you. Lovely dress, by the way!

>>8393122
Wow, nice job. I definitely want to try that method out.

>>8395284
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PINK-PARIS-ROSES-Eiffel-Tower-PRINT-100-HEAVY-COTTON-FABRIC-TABLECLOTH-UPHOL-/400871405266?&_trksid=p2056016.m2516.l5255

[Anonymous No.8395522]

>>8392935
I know a few dutch sites that carry a decent selection of lace, but I don't know if they all ship outside of NL. from which country are you?

[Anonymous No.8395529]

>>8392935
Adding onto this, tag printing? Everywhere I look charges an arm and a leg + shipping

[Anonymous No.8395543]

>>8395529
in the EU or US?

[Anonymous No.8395548]

>>8395543
EU, the US has everything plus free shipping. I hate them.

[Anonymous No.8395550]

>>8395529
again, only know dutch sites. anything outside NL is quite difficult to find

[Anonymous No.8395555]

>>8395550
Shoot, I'll take anything at this point

[Anonymous No.8395565]

>>8395555
I could find a site I've used before, for text only labels you have to sew in, they are something like 15 euros for 100 pieces (excl shipping ofcourse)

[Anonymous No.8395584]

>>8392935
>>8395529
dutchy here, if you would like me to act as a shopping service for both lace and labels, you can contact me at [e-mail]

[Anonymous No.8395750]

>>8395522
Denmark :c All fabric stores in denmark sucks and the available lace is even worse. Besides that, can you provide links to those sites? It doesn't matter if they don't have an English website, google translate exists

[Anonymous No.8395787]

>>8395750

https://www.destoffenkraam.nl/ this one does european orders and is my favourite. they have basic laces (clunny and cotton embroidery) for quite cheap. you can find the laces at fournituren> band> and then on the left side you can tick the box 'kant'

[Anonymous No.8395804]

>>8395787
more clunny lace, but some a bit more expensive: https://www.stoffen.net/kloskant-inzetsels.html?step=100&page=1

and more cotton embroidery: https://www.stoffen.net/festoen-etskant.html

[Anonymous No.8395807]

>>8395804
and some netting lace: https://www.stoffen.net/niet-elastisch-kant-ruches.html

[Anonymous No.8396042]

>>8393024
>>8393059
Thank you very much for the advice and tips!

My local Jo-An recently got in truckloads of new fabrics and there's this one premium quilting cotton print I really want to try making something out of.

[Anonymous No.8396048]

>>8395807
Anon, you are awesome. Thank you so much!

[Anonymous No.8397199]

WIP otome skirt. Going to add some belt loops and a sash I think!

[Anonymous No.8397524]

>>8392935
Similarly, any recommendations for lace in the US?

[Anonymous No.8397585]

>>8397524
I got some nice stuff from etsy/taobao.

[Anonymous No.8397656]

>>8397199
That's such cute fabric!

[Anonymous No.8397680]

Are there any good fabric sellers on Rakuen?

[Anonymous No.8397709]

>>8393059
I have to disagree on the "2 45-inch panels aren't enough for modern Lolita" thing. I keep seeing people say this, but I've measured the hems of two AP dresses released within the last year and they both are exactly 90". If you use 2 panels of quilting cotton, you will probably have 44" of usable space. Once you factor in seam allowances, you'll have a finished hem of 86", and 4" isn't that big of a deal.

[Anonymous No.8397727]

>>8397680
bumping, I would like to know this as well.

[Anonymous No.8397738]

>>8397709
A good point. It's likely I find that 90 inches is a bit small because I'm making my skirts longer then AP. At 5'8 I make them about 22 inches in length, I guess it's all about proportion.

[Anonymous No.8397854]

These are the ideas I have in my head right now (as you can see, quickly drawn in paint). All the darker shades will be a solid black. I'm afraid it looks a bit ita but I do like how it looks, any suggestions/tips?

[Anonymous No.8397860]

>>8397854
Shouldn't be ita if you use quality materials. I like the left.

[Anonymous No.8397869]

>>8397860
Thanks! I would never cheap out on materials.

[Anonymous No.8397913]

>>8397854
bxw is not auto ita. I think this is an attractive design and would look really nice if well executed. Post the finished result when you're done!

[Anonymous No.8397927]

I've been busy this week with sewing! Left is a vintage-looking perfume bottle print and the others are butterfly prints. The middle one is my first time trying a tiered skirt. It came out very full.

[Anonymous No.8398012]

Hi /cgl/!

[Anonymous No.8398131]

>>8397709
I agree. More than 90" gathered around my waist is usually really unflattering. I have a few IW skirts that are 78" and they look good. 3x waist is a good guideline for most gathered styles, and also the amount you want if you're going to pleat it into the waistband rather than gather.

[Anonymous No.8398144]

>>8395522
Can you list those shops, other than destoffenkraam and stoffen.net?

>>8398012
sup

[Anonymous No.8398153]

>>8391637
Totally just bought this fabric! I wish there were more biscuit/cracker prints.

[Anonymous No.8398200]

>>8397927
Hey sorry for the noob question, but what kind of pattern are you using? I want to get into sewing and figured I'd start with skirts, and the outside skirts look like exactly what I want to make. Your skirts are lovely, btw

[Anonymous No.8398205]

>>8398012
>2015
>still playing 40k
>still being fucked by GW
keks

[Anonymous No.8398209]

>>8398205
>Being poor.

[Anonymous No.8398231]

>>8397927
I love love love the skirt on the right

[Anonymous No.8398242]

>>8398209
>implying i meant the prices
i still play in older codex rules but they nerf'd too much shit.

[Anonymous No.8398319]

>>8398200
Thank you! Skirts are a really good place to start because they are super easy. I made each of these in about 4~5 hours with snack breaks in there. The left is a regular skirt pleated at the waist. I'm used to making gathered skirts so I just looked up how much width you want for a simple pleated skirt (3 times your waist measurement) and then made them how I normally do. I first started making lolita skirts years ago so I have no idea where those diagrams are. However,there is a nice big list of tutorials on fyeahlolita blogspot (won't let me post the link)
I used this one for the tiered skirt in the middle: >http://egl.livejournal.com/4823813.html
and the far right one is just 2 45" wide, 23" long rectangles gathered into a waistband. I hope this helps you!

[Anonymous No.8398323]

>>8398231
Thanks! I got both the butterfly fabrics at Joann earlier this week. I snatched them up as soon as I saw them. The blue fabric has a lot of colors to coordinate with too!

[Anonymous No.8400744]

quite a few handmade threads ago an anon posted this lace they got, and i couldn't find a reply as to what taobao shop it was from on the archive and i assumed since they most likely use this thread still I'd ask again here!

[Anonymous No.8400989]

Could this fabric be used for lolita or is it too tacky/colors too bright?

[Anonymous No.8401025]

>>8400989
Don't use it, that would turn out horribly.

[Anonymous No.8401030]

>>8401025
Darn, guess I'll keep looking then. Thanks!

[Anonymous No.8401193]

Would this print work for the shaded blue parts of a qi lolita style one-piece? Or would a shorter piece be better?

[Anonymous No.8401210]

>>8401193
Anon, I would buy that

[Anonymous No.8401211]

>>8401193
Not sure how big the print is... but I really like it. Careful with the seams, big prints can offset the look and make it seem one sided or tilted as an optical illusion.

[Anonymous No.8401248]

>>8401210
>>8401211
Thanks!
>big prints can offset the look
Yeah, I'm worried about that as well. I'm thinking of making a shorter, blouse-length top with the fabric just to see how the alignment would look.

[Anonymous No.8401370]

>>8400604
I think this is a good idea! It might be difficult to start with cuts, though, why not start with print/fabric? And then have the options for different cuts for each one. Some fabrics, like busier prints, would look better with a ruffle panel or something, whereas with border prints, it's preferable to have a simpler cut to avoid jacking up the images. Definitely do custom sizing and longer/shorter skirt options. Honestly, if someone really wants a strawberry print sailor dress, there's no reason they can't contact you and ask.
I have a "to wear" wardrobe and a "to worship" wardrobe. I think a lot of girls, especially daily lolitas, do too. There's no shame in not selling collector's pieces, really! A lot of girls lovetheir AP but are also just looking for something that fits well.

[Anonymous No.8401393]

I fucked up the last post sorry
On a sewing note:
How tacky would it be to replicate a replica? I love this dress design, but I think I'd want to put sleeves on it and straighten the collar. Is that too much? I'm usually anti-replica but basically nothing is sacred anymore. Are there any other design suggestions to make it somewhat more original? I'd be doing owh and bordeaux.
Also: would you wear this dress with a blouse? I think it would be an adorable sundress, but "shoulders!!"

[Anonymous No.8401481]

>>8401393
I don't think replicating a non-print replica will hurt anyone, and if you want to add sleeves it's not even replicating anymore, that's taking inspiration from. personally I don't even see screen printing a brand print ( like those gloria type of prints) as really bad, as long as you don't plan on selling it for profit ofcourse.

[Anonymous No.8401489]

>>8398144
I had most of my favourites saved on my other laptop, but that one's dead now so I'm still lagging in resources. but I got some for you:

http://jandegrotekleinvakman.nl/index.php?item=kant&action=page&group_id=69&page=0&lang=nl

http://www.parelparadijs.nl/c-1681785/kant-broderie/

http://www.fournituren.nl/kant

https://www.textielstad.nl/fournituren/band-en-lint.html?band_type=kant

https://www.vangoolstoffenonline.nl/shop/band-lint-stoffen-74389.html

that's all I could find.

[Anonymous No.8401506]

>>8400744
Seconding this!