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Blouse alterations (Opinions please!)

alice_seabrooke wrote in sew_loli Jun 29, 2015 13:38

So ages ago I found a loli-able blouse at some thrift store or another. Only problem was that it was sized extra large, and I am sized significantly smaller. Anyways, I finally got around to taking it in at the sides (which worked out marvelously) and now I'm left with the sleeves.
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* design element - long sleeves, * design element - ruffles/gathering, ^ alteration, * design element - short sleeves, # top- blouse

Project Registration: Several things

alice_seabrooke wrote in sew_loli Apr 08, 2015 19:02

I just got my first petticoat! So now I need stuff to wear it under.

Project Title: Blouse Alteration
Short Project Description: I got a cute blouse that's too big, so I'm taking it in and fixing the sleeves. No idea whether to leave them long or make it short-sleeved.

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# underpinnings- bloomers, * design element - boning, ! project registration, ^ patterns - self drafting, # top- blouse, * style - country, ^ alteration, # bottoms- skirt, * design element - high waist

Bodice Help: Modifying Bodyline L066

lafarat wrote in sew_loli Jan 08, 2015 19:51

I have run into a really frustrating snag on my current sewing project. I love this dress, the softness of the material, the color, the collar; everything by the cut. I want to salvage it, but I'm completely stuck. Please help!

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# dress- op, * design element - long sleeves, ^ help, ^ alteration, * style - classic

unregistred projects and a registration! exciting!

lace_of_queens wrote in sew_loli Jul 12, 2014 21:41

Hey everybody! Its been al long time since I posted here and I've missed it! I must confess its mainly down to college and doing fashion there- I'm rather committed and pulled a lot of all-nighters! After a long absence, I think its time to get started up again! Today I'll be posting an unregistered project and a project registration! Under the ( Read more... )

* fabric motif - floral, ^ patterns - self drafting, * style - punk, * fabric motif - border print, * fabric motif - velvet, * fabric motif - non-traditional, * fabric motif - print, * design element - empire waist, # other- pajamas, * design element - ruffles/gathering, * fabric motif - solid, * style - other, * design element - lace, # dress- op, ! project registration, * fabric motif - novelty/themed, ! project completion, * style - gothic, ^ reconstruction, # accessories- hair, * fabric motif - chiffon, * style - sweet, ^ alteration, * design element - high waist

Help altering boots?

whippedcreamy wrote in sew_loli Apr 05, 2014 19:35

First off, I'm not sure if this is exactly the right place to post this, but I thought it made more sense than to post to EGL. If this is not the right place however, just let me know!

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# accessories- other, ^ help, ^ alteration

Introduction and project registrations

redpius wrote in sew_loli Jul 16, 2013 05:02

Hi there. I just recently joined this community and already have some great inspiration from all of your lovely outfits ( Read more... )

! introduction, * fabric motif - floral, # dress- jsk, ! project registration, * design element - short sleeves, * design element - a-line, # top- blouse, * fabric motif - print, * design element - peterpan collar, # accessories- bonnet, * design element - ruffles/gathering, ^ alteration, ^ patterns - other, * style - classic

Burda 7556/Burda pattern advice

mizanchan wrote in sew_loli Jul 14, 2013 15:18

I just picked up this pattern because it was on sale on Simplicity's website. Anyone have experience with it? From the picture on the front of the pattern, it looks like the worst alterations it would need would be raising the neckline a few inches. (You can see an image of it hereAlso, it's my first time working with a Burda pattern. Any tips/ ( Read more... )

# dress- op, # dress- jsk, ^ alteration, ^ patterns - burda

Introduction + unregistred projects

kagome_no_yume wrote in sew_loli Jun 14, 2013 09:51

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* style - country, * style - period lolita, # accessories- bonnet, ^ alteration, ! project completion, * style - classic

Creating a whole new bodice for my IW JSK. Thoughts?

dittanysweet wrote in sew_loli May 04, 2013 13:29

Hello lolita seamstresses! I recently purchased an Innocent World Royal Parade JSK second-hand from the comm-sales (new, with tags). I'm utterly in love with the print of the skirt, however there are some major fit issues. I'm thinking of creating a new bodice for it from scratch.
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# dress- jsk, ^ help, ^ alteration, ^ reconstruction, ^ concrit desired

Rescuing square-dancing dresses, or 'Lolifying the Un-loliable'

lafarat wrote in sew_loli Nov 13, 2012 11:13

Now that I've gotten some practice in, made a few gowns and bonnets from bedsheets, and turned old curtains into coats, I see potential in almost everything. 'Why, are those chiffon curtains for 2 dollars at the Goodwill?' New summer bolero. 'Is that a burgundy men's shirt for 2.99?' Tailor it in and ruffle it up for a custom-sized boy-style top. ( Read more... )

^ discussion, ^ alteration, ^ reconstruction