Seamstress in the making.

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Does anyone here make their own GL clothing? After gawking at the prices of most GL dresses and accesories I decided I'd stroll through the isles of my local fabric shop and get a little girls pattern ( I'm a size 12 kids so I didn't have to adjust the patterns or anything ), then of course add little touches of gothic influence ( aka the fabric is dark red with a black pattern of roses and odd designs ). Then, I made a bow out of the remaining fabric and tied it with lace to put around my hair ( I have synthetic dark auburn hair I wear in a ponytail or pigtails ), and voila! A pair of knee highs and mary janes completed the look, along with a lace trim at the bottom of the dress.

The dress is empress style cut, with poofed up sleeves, cut about to my mid upper thighs.

It was incredibly easy to make and all together I only spent 19.00 dollars on the fabric, pattern, and I already owned the shoes and stockings.

Anyway, just a suggestion for those who can't afford the actual brands. Little girls patterns and sensual fabric leads to a beautiful GL style collection. =D

Comments

Coolness!!!

[ashna.livejournal.com]

I do! I do! Well I WOULD but my sewing machine is all pppffftttttt. I wait endlessly for my parents to fix it. For now I buy fabric and drool at what it could be. *___*
That and browse through the thrift stores to see if there's hope.
The dress sounds uber cute!

Re: Coolness!!!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_evening/]

Thanks! I'm getting a pic taken of it tommorow I might post it in the community. ^_^

[euforia.livejournal.com]

-WoW- !! Not only are you actually into the whole GL thing, you look almost exactly like Dominique Swain, my Lolita-Idol!! [pft on Sue Lyons, Dominique is a goddess and the picture-perfect Lolita!].

I am so in love with you :o)

... On a more related note, that is a fabulous idea. I can't wait until I get my sewing machine and can make my very own lovelies!

*meg*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_evening/]

Woah! Thank you so much for the compliment!

I need admirers desperately. =)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_evening/]

Thank you! =D I'll have to check out your pics as well.

[clarice.livejournal.com]

I'm lusting after your user icon.

(Curtandbrianinorgiastickissingmmmmmmmmmm...)

That is all...

[shibahime.livejournal.com]

I use the patterns from the Gothic Lolita Bibles but my wardrobe is all gothic from the very beginning (with a few hints of rave) so there hasn't been that big of an adjustment for me.

I'm currently working on a dress in dark red brocade and I've done one that was black and white checquered but I gave it away to a friend. I always make my own headpieces to go with the clothes that I buy since it is WAY cheaper and I can customize one for each dress.