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 Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:30 pm
Well, I have found that a lot of instructions on making lolita things are scattered about the thread and can be hard to find. Also, some of us have good tips and instructions that others might be able to use.
As I am still learning how to do more complicated things in sewing I want to know as much as possible. I will probably add a lot to this because my grandma owns a tailor shop and knows how to sew A LOT of different things ^^
I do request that if you can draw out instructions than that would be a great amount of help! I'm a visual person and I'm sure others are as well. Anything I submit will probably be followed shortly by pictures!
Just post any instructions you want. I'll take them and organize them into the categories I have made. I will give credit to you so don't worry. Anything without a name next to it is mine ^^
Also, if you have links to places with instuctions or patterns I'll post those too! Just make sure to tell me what pattern the link contains.
Hope this thread helps!
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:31 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:32 pm
Shirts
Well I've noticed that for a lot of shirts they either need to be button-up or zipped up, unless you have a corset. I don't know why I'm putting this here, maybe because sometimes the obvious is forgotten. I'd hate for someone to have to sew together a whole shirt and have no way to get into it O_o So think about where your zippers or buttons are going when designing a shirt.
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:33 pm
Parasol
From xX_Kali_XxGet an old umbrella with a good sturdy structure. The fabric part of it only has to be in quasi good shape (that's your pattern) make sure it's one of the ones with the little metal caps on the end that come off. Make sure all of those are still attached too. Take the fabric part off. Try not to tear it. Take it off gently, and cut small slits in it around the top part, if necessary to get it off. Carefully get the little metal cap things off and put them aside. You want to be able to use them later. Pin the old top to the fabric (use something that isn't too stretchy, or not at all). Cut the new top out carefully, leaving at least an inch around the edge for the "hem." Where the center is, cut out the absolute smallest hole necessary to get the top thingy through, too small is better than too big. Hem the edge so it will fit. Put it through the center thingy, sew it in if necessary (this will be a little tricky). Clean all the old fabric and glue out of the end caps (make sure your fabric isn't so thick they won't fit on) and presto. If you were really careful with your pining and cutting and hemming (oh my!), you should have a parasol. Accessorieshttp://www.partsclub.jp/recipe/recipe006.htmlGood especially if you can understand Japanese ^^
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:34 pm
Reserved for dress/jumpers/one-pieces!
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:35 pm
Modifications of Pre-made Clothing!
T-shirts
Add a rounded collar to your shirt, line the edges of the collar with lace. Also line the bottom with lace or ribbons.
If you have a shirt that's a bit to wide cut out little slots to put ribbon in, make the slots across from each other. You will probably need 2 slots on the left and 2 on the right. The 2 slots on the side need to overlap because the thread needs to go in and out and it looks good if it's seen. Thread ribbon through in a crossing pattern and at the end leave it to tie up as loose or tightly as you please.
I plan on posting pictures to these!
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:36 pm
Tips to create spiffy effects on clothing
Creating Ruffles
On a strip of cloth (you decide how thick, make it longer than whatever you're sewin it to) sew in a line using normal thread. Then either 1/4inch above or below sew another line.
If you're using a sewing machine set the thread for straight and make the stiches as large as possible with the machine. If you're hand sewing then make the stiches a fairly decent size.
Then pull the thread (if you're using a sewing machine pull on the bottom thread) until you have the desired ruffle effect. Either tie a knot or wrap around a pin to hold the thread still. Do the same for the other thread. To sew onto whatever you're making sew inbetween the 2 stich lines. This works for skirts or poofy sleeves on a shirt ^^. Hope this helps. Remember allow 5/8inch for seam allowance.
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:37 pm
UndergarmentsBloomersThis is the site I used to create some bloomers, and they turned out really well! However someone in the drama department stole them after a play >.> Basic BloomersPetticoatsI found this great tutorial from PearlZenith! For a gathered Petticoat You'll Need:
A measuring tape
Paper to write down measurements
Pencil to write them with
Tulle or Netting
Elastic - 1/2" to 1" wide. Whatever colour goes best with the fabric you chose.
Ok, let's say you want the skirt to be 22" long. Add 2 inches to that length to allow for the waistband. So, you'll now have the # 24.
And let's say your waist measurement is 30 inches. You'll want at least 3x that length to gather into a petticoat. If your netting is 60" wide, consider one cut across the fabric to be two times this waist measurement. If the fabric is 45" across, it's about one and a half. That isn't really so important, but anyway, there it is.
So, if your waist is 30", and your desired skirt length is 22 (24) inches, you'll want to get about 1 1/2 yards of 60" wide fabric. (I'm sorry if this seems complicated. If you don't want to figure out the amounts needed yourself, just pm me your measurements and I'll figure them out for you. Free.)
Construction
Ok, so take that fabric you just bought, and cut it in half, from one selvege to the other. (A selveges is the natural edge of the fabric. Not the cut edges from when you got the fabric measured at the store)
Sew the short edges of the fabric peices together, to get ONE single ring. Be careful not to twist the fabric, or you'll end up with some seams on the outside. ^_^
Now, take one edge of the ring, fold an inch of it down, and sew. You'll be making what looks like a thin tunnel. ***LEAVE ROOM AT THE END. You may want to join where you began sewing this 'tunnel' with the end, but resist the urge. You need that space to thread the elastic through.
Ok, now cut the elastic peice to your waist measurement, + an inch. In this example, that would be 31 inches. Get out two safety pins. pin one end of the elastic just below the end of the 'tunnel' you just sewed. This will keep the elastic from slipping al the way through when you're threading it through the 'tunnel. Attatch the other safety pin to the other end of the elastic, and start threading. When you get all the way to the end, sew the two ends of the elastic together, making sure it's not twisted.Crinoline petticoat
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:45 pm
Reserved for pants (for the Kodona's out there)
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 7:41 pm
Helpful Links and TipsLolita pattern helpI found this awesome site that might help you understand the Japanese in the Lolita Bibles Feathered Wing tutorialVarious Lolita thingsThis site has various lolita things and even has a tutorial on how to make a parasol ^^ TipsIf you're going to be hand sewing something, it's best to wax and then iron your thread. Between two peices of fabric, though, so you don't get wax on your iron. Thanks to K l o n o p i n for this tip!
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Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:31 pm
That's all the updates for now O_o
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Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 11:19 pm
WOo thanks for all the tips/advice.
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Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:39 pm
SupaKawaii WOo thanks for all the tips/advice. No problem ^^ I update whenever I find something new that could help, if you have any or run across anything on making lolita clothes I'd love to see it!
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Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:04 pm
Wow, this is very useful! <3 Thank you soo much! ^^
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:28 pm
Thanks! If you come across something I don't have please post it ^^
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