Hi~ I've been watching the community for awhile, so I thought I'd say hi and stuff!
Nickname: Aiko
Country: Canada
Found Lolita: I think it was early 2014, I stumbled upon the fashion on tumblr
Experience: I've sewn a few items (sweaters, sweatpants, etc) but I've never done anything loli yet
Equipment: very old Singer sewing machine, getting a new sewing machine and a serger soon
Specialties: Nothing really, I'm a bit new to sewing still
Improve: Self-drafting patterns, I continuously mess up every time I try
Style of choice: Generally Gothic or Punk, with some Guro and Classic. Once in awhile, I'll even try Sweet
Things I can help you with: Putting together a coordinate, I know what goes well with what
Project Title: Gothic OP w/ Gathered Sleeves
Short Project Description: A simple Gothic one-piece dress with gathered sleeves
Project Deadline: Late April of 2016, in time for Otafest
Patterns Used: Self-drafting, based on this:
http://sew-loli.livejournal.com/208428.htmlMaterials Needed: Black and white fabric, elastic, ribbon, lace
Challenges or Obstacles: Skill, since I am new, and finding the time between school and work