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[LesbianWetDreams]

We've moved to a newer thread. This one was a bit chaotic in my book so I switched to my main account and made a much lovlier one. Thanks all.

[Practically Piratical]

*subscribes*

I haven't got the time to read through the tutorials you posted, but they look promising 3nodding

Next week (when the horror of my tests will be over) I'll wade through all my bookmarks to see if I can post something useful here as well... heart

Let's hope this thread grows a lot whee

[basquiat42]

Those look pretty promising! I may have to make room for my sewing machine again...

If you look on Simplicity's website under Costume they have some really cute dress patterns that can be easily modified to be a Loli-style staple.

You could also go to their pattern search page. I recommend looking for pattern numbers:
3635- 18th Cent. Undergarments, great corset and chemise patterns, and while I've seen better paniers this one has the advantage of coming in several lengths.
3637- 18th Cent. Costume, meant to go with the above. Again, I'm not fond of the paniers, but this one has great sleeves and can be shortened while still staying cute. You can also chuck the skirt on it entirely and switch it out for a gathered circle skirt if you're good at adjusting patterns.
4947- Capes, my fave cape pattern EVER. I've made several off of this pattern for pretty much every era you could think of and they all turn out wonderful. It's especially good in cotton velvet lined with fine wool for really cold nights.
5363- A bunch of fantasy costumes. I love this one for the Loli look- shorten the pants (D/E) and put in ties/elastic at the knee, then put it with pretty much any variation of the top and it's an awesome innocent Baby-Doll Loli outfit.

Any of the patterns in the Short & Sassy section of Costumes are great too, with fabric modifications... unless you WANT to look like a pirate, that is... but my favorite out of this section will always be pattern number 3685. I just LOVE the coat, and you can make it to match almost every outfit (although you might have trouble getting it on if your top has poofy sleeves since the coat sleeves are pretty tight at top).

[LesbianWetDreams]

Thanks all!

I think I'll go this weekend and try to see what I can do in the way of making either a skirt or a head-dress.

If anyone's interested I have a cat/fox/animal ear tutorial that I've made and I'd be glad to post!

[Bunai]

i am hoping for summer

i can create a casual Lolita type of outfit


^_^ online. my mule Account. is going to attempt various Lolita styles.

[juhaku]

Oh, this is all so awesome! Thanks for posting these! My goal for this summer is to make a gothic lolita outfit, so this will be SO helpful. Thanks everyone :]

I have to finish sewing a kimono before anything else, though, so I'm subscribing to this thread. I don't want to lost it!

[LesbianWetDreams]

Please show me photos! This weekend I think I have enough material to make a lolita head-dress. I might show some home-made items that I've bought as well.

[juhaku]

Oh, I definitely will! I love taking pictures of my projects.

I think I have some extra material, actually, I might try making a headdress as well :]

[juhaku]

I found a site with tons of patterns for dresses :]
http://www.gothic.janchan.com/

They're in Japanese, but they're fairly amazing :D

[.x.st!tches.x.]

This is great, I've been trying to find some lolita knitting patterns!

[LesbianWetDreams]

Ah thanks for the link! I'll post it as soon as I can. ><; I have a lot on my to do list. Finish Tarot readings for my shop, update my Zune with all my CD's, find some more links.

Please keep posting though!

[Katana987]

LesbianWetDreams

Thanks all!

I think I'll go this weekend and try to see what I can do in the way of making either a skirt or a head-dress.

If anyone's interested I have a cat/fox/animal ear tutorial that I've made and I'd be glad to post!

Could you post the animal ear tutorial, please?

[Bunai]

http://www.sewingpatterns.com/
http://www.lanetzliving.net/home <--vintage patterns
-Google Sewing Pattern Searches

Misc :
http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=lolita <--LJ search. too many to handpick
http://community.livejournal.com/gakuseifuku/profile <--Japanese School Uniform Lovers!

these are links from my Bookmark
Directly Lolita Fashion Related :
http://lolita-handbook.livejournal.com/ <-- everyone knows that one lol
it may not be the end all place for Lolita, but dangit, the girl worked her butt off to create it and i love using it.

http://www.lolitafashion.org/
<--This site was created for the purpose of expanding the knowledge of Lolita Fashion

http://www.cosplay.janchan.com/patterns/gl/gl1.htm
<-- Gothic Lolita Patterns - Page 1 to 10
I do not know what happened to this page, but this section is the one that works! and it has pattern help on creating lots of Lolita clothing
EDIT lol just noticed previous poster posted link

http://www.avantgauche.co.uk/ <-- big gallery
http://www.avantgauche.co.uk/Links/brands.html <-- lots of links

http://www.fanplusfriend.com/
<-- wholesale orders from Japan, and become provider of the several local shops in US and Europe.

http://www.inthestarlight.com/
<--specialize in making Elegant Gothic clothing and accessories.

http://magpie.sarcasm-hime.net/index.html
<--specialize in unique handmade jewellery and accessories, with a focus on wire-and-crystal filigree and wa-loli clothing

http://www.annahousefashion.com/
<--said overseas costumers can order

http://www.cosmates.jp/
<-- Gigantes is a company that specializes in sales of Japanese clothing in the area of e-commerce.

http://www.freewebs.com/strawberry_love/
<--Strawberry Love is a website dedicated to helping those with similar interests. A link farm dedicated to cosplayers, Dollfie collectors, EGL/EGA supporters, and video game lovers.

http://www.carmenyuen.com/about.php
<--a tribute to Gothic Lolita fashion

[juhaku]

Oh, Bunai, thanks for all the links!!! Those are great! I'm so inspired now :D

[Bunai]

You're welcome ^_^