Handmade Lolita Thread

So am I being stupid, but I have ONS selection and I'm going to trace the short sleeve blouse (the one from ONS1) pattern but I can only find one piece of the pattern on the sheet. I don't read japanese so I can't tell if I'm supposed to be using pieces from the other patterns or something?

>>9371599
Did you check the numbers? Each piece has a number associated with it, and they're along the pattern sheet to help you identify. You can check the number on the small picture of the blouse on the same pattern sheet you're using. They're most likely using the same pieces for the blouse and another thing (maybe the dress?).

or post a photo of the pattern sheet so we can help you.

I think a pastebin should be done with some compilation of patterns and tips.

>>9374146
Agreed. The only (online) source for lolita patterns/tutorials I am aware of is the fyeahlolita blogspot. Unfortunately a lot of the links are dead, and the majority of the tutorials are pretty awful.

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I'll post more tomorrow.

>>9377065
albums-36779752

Has a bunch of ONS scans. (put vk dot com in front with forward slash)

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Anyone have pics from the pattern measurements for this dress?

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>>9378274
Have a quick and dirty scan

OT but I hate Risa Nakamura's face so much

>>9379005
Thanks anon!

(I think she's overrated)

>>9371587
Does anyone post what they make from these books?

>>9378274
Which ONS edition is this?

>>9379966
Some girls on tumblr do post. There's one that even shows the step by step.

>>9379978
10

>>9377077
does anyone know from what mook (GLB? ONS?) this bonnet is?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y66FQADm8DE

>>9382475
That's actually a nice tutorial, I just don't like her choice of lace sizing (it got HUGE at the end!). This week I saw someone post at Tumblr this same tutorial, but using a blue rose for the middle decoration.

>>9380127
thanks

Can I request simple tuts for bloomers? Thanks!

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>>9383968
I'm literally looking at some right now:
https://abc-lolita.blogspot.com/2010/10/sparkle-stitchesbudget-bloomers.html
https://abc-lolita.blogspot.com/2010/11/sparkle-stitches-bloomers-lvl2.html
http://egl.livejournal.com/4904975.html
http://www.feorag.com/gosurori/bloomers-pattern.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zfv3TqQFkg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhFbRghGinc
Also OnS 2 has a full color tutorial, gimme a sec.

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>>9383992
Sorry, one more. If you're like me and don't feel like drafting out a pattern-- these are free and printable, and I'm just going to make them longer manually. Does save me the trouble of drawing a bunch of curves.
https://www.colettepatterns.com/catalog/madeleine

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I'm getting into sewing and patterns and I had a question I hope you gulls could answer.

The standard "princess cut bodice" is like 3 main panels right? The effect is a close fitting and potentially flattering look based on how it defines your upper figure.

My question is, are their cuts and patterns that go further than the standard 3 panals? Like, can you get an even smoother/tight fitting bodice with a different or extended set of paneling? Does it already exist and is there a name for it/examples?

Btw I am strictly speaking of above the hips, I know there is a way to make those curvy style hip shaping skirts.

>>9384598
You can use darts or I've used corset patterns for bodices but you have to be mindful of your seams

Any help would be appreciated. I went to Kinokuniya today to buy a ONS book, but I chickened out at the last minute because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to figure out the instructions and it would end up being a waste of money. I have intermediate sewing skills and usually have an easy time learning things but I felt a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have experience sewing from these books or is there an online resource for help and tips? I thought to use a translate app but I know those can be a bit hit and miss. Thanks in advance for any advice.

>>9387073
same anon *an ONS book. sorry. i cringed at that.

>>9387073
I can't read a lick of Japanese, but I get by just fine with ONS. All I can recognize is enough of the symbols to know which pattern piece is which. You can also get by not reading the instructions because they're mostly just pictures showing the order of steps. If you are familiar with sewing/garment construction in general you'll be fine because none of the techniques are all that complicated. And if you have a translate app it'll be even better.

Maybe check out the scans buried deep in >>9377087 and see if you can follow them? I think intermediate level sewing should be fine with it though.

>>9384598
Yes you can but when you're talking about getting more tight fitting, you need the appropriate foundation either built into the garment or worn underneath. You're probably moving more into corset territory with the closer fit.

>>9387087
Thanks, anon! I'll take a look at those scans and go back to the bookstore tomorrow. Yay.

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Have any of you gulls worked with Kona Cotton before? Is it decent? They have a colour i love for an OP i'm planning on putting together, but I don't want it to be flimsy/stiff or something when I get it. (I intend to get a sample, but you never know)
I'm wanting something that'll gather nicely and isn't too thin, so hopefully it meets my needs. Otherwise, any reccomendations for nice cottons/brands? Or suitable alternatives?

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>>9388874
I've never seen it in person, but searching for pieces made of this material may help you. If you manage to find a close-up pic of the fabric you may have a better idea if it's better for quilting or really appropriate for clothing.

What's your favorite vol of ONS? What book had the most useful patterns for you?

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>>9388927
Bless you anon, that literally never occured to me. It's hard to find anything that gives off an idea of how it gathers in adult clothing- Thankfully there are tons of people out there blogging their kid's outfits. Looks like it falls nicely, so i'll give it a shot.

>same fabric in pink in pic

>>9388945
3 and 4 are my favourite. I don't like the winter ones since I will never be able to make and wear a coat here where I live, so... yay for spring/summer editions.

>>9388874
Kona is nice but can have a bit of stiffness to it. It will have a stronger and less flowy drape.

>>9388945
I think it's either a toss up between 2 or 5. 2 has a really great coat and a really great fur caplet that I want to try.
5 has a boatload of cute blouses, a pretty overskirt and a pair of fully shirred JSKs. I've only seen through 8 though, so maybe one of the later ones would steal first place. :]

This may be a stupid question, but I'm looking at OnS blouse/dress/bolero patterns and can't work out if it tells you where to gather to and from along the sleeve cap. Obviously there are the notches for matching up the sleeves with front and back bodice pieces, but in the step-by-step pictures it looks as if the gathering doesn't go as far round as the notches. Can anyone help please?

>>9393451
I've always just winged it desu. You can always take it out and do it again.

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Some cute fabric for anyone who wants to sew a skirt.


https://world.taobao.com/item/533636555041.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-9795602006.100.kE2jSW

>>9394502

Isn't this a replica of a Rosa Bianca though?

>>9393487
Thank you!

>>9371599
when it comes to tracing patterns, you're only given 1 piece. You invert the 1 piece you get to construct the other part of the pattern. If you're stumped, consult a dressmaking book, I'd recommend the Reader's Digest 'Complete Guide to Sewing'; it's relatively inexpensive on Amazon, but packed full of all the information you could ever need.
Good luck and happy sewing!

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>>9371599
I don't have OnS Selection so can't give you a concrete answer, but would say it's very likely that you are meant to use pieces from another pattern. That book has the long-sleeved blouse from OnS1 too so that's the most likely. Which pattern piece have you got - the yoke? The instructions should have a diagram showing how to shorten the sleeves from the longer version (and get the front bodice by subtracting the yoke from it). The pattern pieces as they are included are shaded grey; any alterations you will need to do are shown by lines marked on top of/around the grey area.

Look for where there is a small grey rectangle in a bunch of text, pic related from OnS1 (sorry it's tiny and blurry). The numbering in the text tells you which pattern to get the other pieces from (in this case pattern 1 on page 2). There might be a third number which directs you to the page where the instructions for that other pattern are. Hope that helps.

>>9395043
Thank you that helps clear it up

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>>9394575
heck if I know. I'm not a loli. I just saw nice fabric and thought one of you might be down.

Here is another one I saw.

https://world.taobao.com/item/529581687737.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-9795602006.73.HUoNv1

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some lace that might make a good overlay or ruffle

>>9395427
https://world.taobao.com/item/525398224957.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.40.XNlLTG


whoops dropped the link

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Basketweave print?

Someone would probably come up with something country lolita with that.

>>9395435
https://world.taobao.com/item/520190278537.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.201601086188259.4.bw1tbI&scm=1007.12679.24488.520190278537

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https://world.taobao.com/item/539641410308.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.39.f52WHR

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I thought these were strawberries when I clicked.

Tomato lolita.


https://world.taobao.com/item/543567902226.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.36.f52WHR

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less formal looking music score.

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Berries in pink and white.

https://world.taobao.com/item/536972123530.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.73.ixDRao

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Mushroom science microscope print.

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Way too many cupcakes.

https://world.taobao.com/item/521720212551.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.34.ixDRao

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Straight up Alice

https://world.taobao.com/item/42014402832.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.58.VDL6kU

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A sweet Alice fabric

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celestial

https://world.taobao.com/item/521097877790.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.40.t8hVJM

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berry and cream

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book fabric in 4 colorways

https://world.taobao.com/item/44892838838.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.43.Paihbb

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breads

https://world.taobao.com/item/45033915360.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.34.Paihbb

Heck I like this enough to make some cute coveralls or a jumper out of it.

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cat music

https://world.taobao.com/item/45123849848.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.91.4Y4945

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Festoon Birds

https://world.taobao.com/item/522024879687.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-1586482324.34.up2aJO

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red riding hood

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>>9395644
What option is the black-looking colorway in that pic?

>>9395644

It's the green one.

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Scenic Alice

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Last one for now. I hope these are some use for handmade lolis. I almost wish I was one cause I'd sew SO many skirts and jsks. Quality lace is a bit harder to come by, but it's doable.

Star constillations in 4 colors

https://world.taobao.com/item/544084258857.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.201601086188259.6.Dw38YU&scm=1007.12679.20634.544084258857

Anyone have a source on quality fake pearls? And other classic-ish Lolita findings? I've got a mind to make my own accessories, or at least use them on dresses.

>>9397029
Don't know if this helps much anon, but have you tried mother of pearl beads? I know they're not pearls, however they do look far nicer imo than glass or plastic. When I make necklaces and stuff, I'll bulk them out with mother of pearl and have a string of real pearls at the front.
When it comes to precious & semi precious stones, eBay and shopping channels are your friend!

>>9395800
I have this, it's pretty nice.

>>9397479
What did you make it into?

Anyone here primarily hand-sew? I hate using machines so am just starting out making simple, small things using only hand-sewing.

Any tips or book recommendations would be appreciated. I already have the first Alabama Chanin book and am working on the hat.

My plan is to eventually getgud enough to make my own period clothing for the hardcore historical groups like SCA.

>>9397838
I used to hand sew only a few years back. I made a fairly detailed and decent OP all by hand. just make sure to use small stitches, maybe a double thread on places that need to be sewn extra secure and put on a bandage if your fingers get sore (those thimble things are just so annoying to work with).

>>9397960
Thanks for the tip, a I feel like a lot of machine sewer can be huge cunts about hand-sewing everything. I just find it more relaxing as a hobby, especially for historical stuff.

I hear a lot of conflicting info on stitches. Some people say go small others say give yourself more room for stretch and some say to double thread everything.

I do have a tailors thimble which has an open end and makes it a lot more comfortable to work with, especially with nails.

Would you say your stitches and spacing natural becomes a lot more even with practice? I feel like I am really inconsistent at the start.

>>9398078
No need to call anyone a cunt there, sis.
>or a sewer

>>9398111
Sorry just telling it like it is, most machine people look at you like you have lost your mind when you suggest doing whole projects by hand. They usually tell you you can't do a stitch that will hold up as well as a machine and that your project will look shitty.

>>9398138
Aren't you just making sweeping generalizations about the people you're complaining about making sweeping generalizations?

Also, I'm not gonna say it's gonna look shitty, because I've seen a couple of BEAUTIFULLY handsewn things, but have you tried a large project yet? They make me wanna die when I handsew stuff.

>>9398138
Maybe you just know cunty people. Everyone I've spoken to who sews doesn't give a shit if you handsew or use a machine, they're just happy to speak to a fellow sewer, period.

Plus my aunt handsews all her handbags and she looks down on machine sewn shit as not as skilled or fine, so there's that.

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>>9398183
To offer points for both sides, couture pieces, designed by fancy studios just for the customer are sewn by hand. The tailors perfect their craft and make tiny beautiful stitches, and the garments are of fantastic quality.

Now, I will tell you that as far as handmade lolita goes, it's probably not necessary to pretend you're working on a couture piece. Machines are way, way faster, and since we're not professionals, also more reliable. Personally, I'm not going to waste my time handstitching when it already takes so long to make a garment, and risk making it sub-par at that. But if you really enjoy it, then why the fuck not. I can't dictate how you should be having fun. Just don't pretend it makes you more of an artisan or something, idk.

Also, if you just enjoy messing around with needle and thread, why not try embroidery? (Either instead of, or in addition to hand sewing). there's some fun stuff you can do with that - all sorts of stitches and techniques to learn and use.

>>9398183
Case in point. A ripe cunt.

>>9398241
I am not doing it to "mess around" with needle and thread, I want to construct quality garments but I don't buy into the whole "machines are better because your hand-sewing skills will not be up to par".

Yeah I am sure my projects will look like shit at first, and I am not planning on selling or displaying the learning process and I am sure I could bang out something on a machine with less of a learning curve. I just don't like the attitude of hand-sewn = amateur as if machine work is somehow magically more professional looking.

>>9398347
I don't buy into the whole "machines are better because your hand-sewing skills will not be up to par".
Well I mean, that bit is true unless you make an effort to improve your handsewing. Which, more power to you if that's what you enjoy and are actually putting effort into. I wasn't implying you weren't taking it seriously or anything, it was more in reference to
>I just find it more relaxing as a hobby
Which may not have been you posting, but it was intended to be a general statement. Notice the "in addition to" I left in there.

>>9398347
A stitch is a stitch. You can ultimately get the same quality, whether it be handsewing or machinesewing. Personally I use both and choose according to the task I want done. You're basically acting like that guy who wants to sharpen all his pencils with knife instead of using a pencil sharpener, thinking that using a tool designed for the job is "cheating" or something.

>>9398347
Machines are better because sergers, it's literally impossible to do as sturdy as a stich as a serger.

That said if you are good at hand stitching you can do plenty of high quality hand stitching pieces. Almost all bonnets/etc are hand stitched.

>>9395737
I have this JSK Bread in Mint... currently looking for a underskirt (dress comes above knee) or just say fuck it and wear it as a casual/ everyday coord.

>>9398347
I'm sorry you're so full of salt? All I did was gently point out that you're guilty of the same actions you're gettin all worked up about. And then say that I personally don't like handsewing large projects?

But okay. Have fun.

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Ooo can you post a picture of the jsk? I was thinking of buying some fabric for a casual shirtdress.

>>9398347
You clearly have some issues you need to work through, lady.

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I found this fabric today. Any JSK ideas for it? The space between the blacks are about 15cm so it's kinda big print

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>>9400801
Looks like a toned down Haenuli Lolita Detective print to me. Maybe you can try a similar cut.
Anyway, I would keep the black lace pattern horizontal if I were you.

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bless you anon, thank you!

>>9398347
The tool is only as good as the weilder. Just go over to the wth handmade (or whatever it is called) thread and look at the crappy handmade pieces that use a machine. If someone doesnt have patience and rushes thier work or works without care it will show whether they use a machine or hand sew. Honestly it's far easier to make irreversible mistakes with a machine because you are working faster but the fault still falls on the sewer not the tool. Just improve your skill and most will not care about how you came to the finished project unless you are around other sewers. If you are they are bound to be impressed if your work is good.

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>>9402886
I'm so glad you appreciate it. I hope it's of some use.

Does anyone have a simple blouse pattern?

>>9406142
What qualifies as simple? There's quite a few different blouses in ONS/GR that you can pretty easily draft yourself.

Do someone know a good pattern making software?

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>>9406142
hey anon, best thing you can do is create a bodice block to your own measurements. There's a bit of maths involved, and you'll need a large piece of paper (think; wrapping paper, wallpaper, etc.), but once you've sorted out the basic block the sky's the limit.
I plug this book in every single handmade thread, but the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing is essentially a tailor's bible. It's all over Amazon for a relatively low price, I'd suggest getting an older edition (mine's from ~'87) as some of the patterns in the back are slightly more adaptable to Lolita.
I can't stress enough how useful it is to have a sewing guidebook alongside copies of ONS & GLB
happy sewing anon
(sorry for wall of text orz)