An Introduction & First Uploaded/Completed Project

[darlingspade]

Nickname: ~A, QueenSpade, Or DarlingSpade
Country: USA
Found Lolita: I think around 2010 or 2011. It was a good bit ago. I was more aware of it than anything at first, because, I was introduced to it by manga.
Experience: 12 years in counting. (It feels odd to say that...)
Equipment: Bernina B215, Janome DC3018, Singer 99-K, Singer Fashion Mate,

Comments

[ext_3790631]

This is really cute! I just got my dress form today.

Dressform

[darlingspade]

Why thank you, my dear!

How do you like it so far? Is it a display form or a dressmaking form? Where did you get it? ♡✧( ु•⌄• )

~A

Re: Dressform

[ext_3790631]

It's very useful for holding onto garment pieces (I don't like them laying around), sewing details on and taking pictures. I got mine from Jet.com, I would recommend getting one.

Waistbands oh no!!

[maemerrily]

I always mess up my waistbands the first time around too!! I always do half-elastic waistbands for skirts in lolita.
Luckily I found this half-elastic waistband tutorial on egl, so I hope this helps you with waistbands too.

http://egl.livejournal.com/14270972.html?page=2

Re: Waistbands oh no!!

[darlingspade]

Ah, yes! That tutorial I found very useful! Thank you for sharing the link.

Do you opt for a zipper in your HEW (Half-Elastic Waistband) skirts? I'm considering it, but I'm not sure if it is truly necessary.

~A

Re: Waistbands oh no!!

[maemerrily]

Glad it helped!

I generally don't put in a zipper. Though I do make sure that I can put the skirt on over my hips before completing the casing of the waistband! And I do the maths before cutting fabric as well. Thin waist, big butt problems haha.

Re: Waistbands oh no!!

[darlingspade]

Preach, my sister!

Proportion differences make for great sewing challenges!

~A