Hallololi!

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Hello everyone,
I haven't posted here in forever...but i was sewing like a fiend today and thought I'd share what I came up with!

A while back there was a post about Halloween-themed lolis, and I thought it was a really cute idea-then I saw this adorable Jack-o-Lantern border-print fabric at a local craft store and it was just too good to pass up.

This is the first time I've actually made an entire dress from scratch. I've been sewing for years, but loli-sewing is pretty new to me. I'd never done shirring before, either (WHOOO BOY). I also had no pattern for this-just my scissors and measuring tape and comprehensive knowledge of basic geometry. So, needless to say, I'm rather proud of myself.

Anyway, without further ado, I present to you:

Please please ignore my heinously messy room and lack of accessories/attention to hair and makeup. It's almost two AM and I was just so excited about this dress, I HAD to share. Also, my camera gives everyone demonic red-eye. I'm not that possessed-looking in real life, honest.


For lack of better legwear, I threw on the stripey tights. I actually really like the Tim Burton look for a Halloween outfit.

I plan to add a neck ribbon (the criss-cross kind, I dunno if there's a special SUPA RORI term for that or not), some trim, and the back of the dress has corset-lacing that isn't in yet, but for the most part it's finished. I started making the skirt yesterday afternoon, the whole thing probably took me about six hours total. Shirring will KILL you, man. It looks cute, but it's a BITCH to get straight. You can't really tell, but mine is a bit crooked in places ^^; Oh well, next time I'll know to mark the fabric before I sew on the elastic.


Obligatory pigeon-toed pose. Yes, I look like crap. It's two am, bite me. Eventually I'll take some better pics with actual attention to hair/makeup/etc. I plan to make an Alice bow for this, as well.


Attempting to avoid the red-eye by not looking at the camera. It didn't work.


Obligatory cat picture! Damn, he's fat. He's also not happy that I woke him up to make him pose with me, poor guy.

So, there you have it. What do you think? All forms of criticism welcome, as this is my first try and I want to improve! ^_^

Comments

[ravenslolita.livejournal.com]

Wow i love this. I think i need one!! Very cute!

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

If you'd like I can certainly make one for you ^_^

[dead-corvette.livejournal.com]

I'm not that possessed-looking in real life, honest.
I think it adds to the festivity!

It looks great...very creative! ♥

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Bwahaha, thanks! I threw the cat in there to add to the festivity, even though he's not black. He is pretty evil-looking, though.

[kassandra-leigh.livejournal.com]

0________________0 that is such a kick ass way to utilize fabric!!! i think a simple black silk ribbon on the bottom and a msall bow on the top would look adorable with it

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

I was thinking about a bow as well, or maybe an orange sash? The back will have corset-lacing (once I get some grommets and ribbon, lol), though, so a sash might be a bit much.

[paranoia9.livejournal.com]

That fabric is adorable! I want some of it. xDD You made great use of it. ^__^

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Haha, thanks. The fabric is sooo cute, isn't it? I got it at JoAnn's (25% off!) in the quilting section. It's lightweight cotton but not too see-through, and doesn't fray easily. If you have a JoAnn's near you they may have it!

[hime-no-ichigo.livejournal.com]

WOW! This is really cute. Usually I wouldn't think somebody would be able to pull it off, but you did. ^__^ good job.

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Thanks! ^_^

[duplica-chan.livejournal.com]

the dress is really cute! but I would siggest weraing normale black knee high socks or overknees,a nd not striped ones (at least not b x w)

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Looking at the pictures again I think solid tights might be better as well, since there's no white in the rest of the outfit. Thanks!

[noodleslove.livejournal.com]

What a cute outfit! You are very telented! I love the two little smiley pumpkins on the top of the pile. x333

[noodleslove.livejournal.com]

**Talented. You can tell it is 3am. My spelling is suffering for it. u_u;;;

[rh11.livejournal.com]

so cute ! the pumpkins amused me no end ~
i really liked the pumpkin-ny top part of the bodice that flowed into the black center before being pumpkined at the hem again <3

and your cat is huge omg *__* rather garfieldish !

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Lol I know, he's gigantic. He likes to sit on my lap when i sew, which, needless to say, makes things rather difficult.

[kittensandsteam.livejournal.com]

That's a brilliant dress, I LOVE it!
Hallowe'en Lolita is one of my favorite things :)
(I did a Hallowe'en Witch Lolita outfit last year and forced my fiancé into the Hallowe'en themed Disneyland Paris to take pics lol, any excuse is good to go to Disneyland haha).

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Hahaha, agreed! I was thinking of wearing it to Fright Nights at an amusement park here in Pittsburgh, but they have a very strict "no-costume" policy (last year they even confiscated some of my friends' headdreses!) so I'm not sure how well that would go over.

ANd yay disneyland!

[lonelygodess.livejournal.com]

Boo. So cute. I want one. Too bad shirring looks horendous on chubby-lolis. XD

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Love for the Eddie Izzard icon!

And I've seen chubby lolis work the shirring just fine. I think it depends on the style of dress.

[tsu-nanashi.livejournal.com]

I'd buy one.

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

I could make you one if you like. ^_^

[t-o-n-k-s.livejournal.com]

I'm in the process of making something out of that myself. It's interesting to see the way you used it compared with my own design.

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see yours! ^_^

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Lol, awesome-I haven't even heard of it but now I'll have to look it up! Thanks!

[kamikaze-girl13.livejournal.com]

That is so freakin adorable^^ Awesome job!

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Thank you ^_^

[accela.livejournal.com]

you know, i clicked that lj cut with 95% certainty of seeing something atrociously black white and orange, and i'm so glad i was wrong :3

this looks so interesting! if you like stripy stockings, i suggest black and orange to match your dress~ the cut is adorable tho~!

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Yeah, I think I'm gonna try for the black and orange stockings-I know i saw some at a costume store. I have black and green, too, but those don't exactly match either XD

[biscuitchan.livejournal.com]

cuuuute~ great job!!! LOVE it XDD

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks! ^_^

[naeelah.livejournal.com]

It's really cute! I love the skirt. I think it'd also be nice with some drippy lace on the hem of the skirt (if you can find some on sale!). I don't know if i like the black and white striped tights with it, since there's no white in the dress. Maybe black and orange? (Yes, they exist!) You could also put a little pumpkin appliques on some black knee highs!

Nice idea! I'm inspired. If I don't come up with a Halloween costume I think I'll try Halloween-Loli!

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

I'm all about the drippy lace, that's a great idea. As are the pumpkin-applique socks! I'm making another dress from the same fabric for a friend as well, thanks for the suggestions! And good luck with your Halloween outfit ^_^

[banshee123.livejournal.com]

normally i think theme costumes are pretty stupid, but this is SO cute! i love the shape of the dress. :)

*wants one*

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

I am more than willing to comission you one if you like ^_^

[ugly-kitties.livejournal.com]

Aghhh, I love that! *_* Where did you find that fabric? *bullies you*

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

I found it at JoAnn's, on sale!

[lolitaishawt.livejournal.com]

Omg..how much would it cost to get a comission of this dress? @.@

[squee-bunny.livejournal.com]

I would like to know the same thing!

[omgpretentious.livejournal.com]

;D; I love it....

make a pointy hat to go with it...

I love halloween....I love pumpkins

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Oh, me too. Favorite holiday hands down.

I was thinking of making a mini-witch hat, even though I'm generally not a fan of mini-hats...a little witch hat would just be so cute.

I'm glad you like it ^_^

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Aww, thank you!

[saabisu.livejournal.com]

It is very cute.
I request a little witch hat, plz. :) :)

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Lol, the little witch hat seems to be a popular suggestion. I might try it ^_^

[pour-me-coffee.livejournal.com]

Adorable! I hope to finally make my Halloween loli this year.

[libraes.livejournal.com]

VERY creative! So so very cute, Erin-chan. ^^

[jadedragon480.livejournal.com]

Awww, thank you! You're so sweet.