Lolita Solstice Dress
A sort of how-to
Posted by Waloo R.
About
Searched forever for a long sleeves a line dress pattern. Couldn't find one. Then I tried to but a vintage pattern and alter it, a total disaster. But, in the process of looking for those patterns, I found all sorts of tutorials and patterns that I ended up putting together in this outfit. I used quite a few how-to's and free patterns for this one, I will try to list all of them and what I did as best I can. If you have any questions just ask!
I will post another on how I make the headdress, shoes and cape.
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You Will Need (6 things)
- Zipper
- it would take a LONG time to make this by hand Sewing Machine
- 1 yd for collar and wrists Cotton Fabric white
- 4 yd Depending on measurments Cotton Fabric turquoise blue
- depending on your skirt measurements Lace white
- for the "poof" Petticoat
Steps (5 steps, 1200 minutes)
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1
Scalloped collar- I used this pattern but left out the beads.
http://blog.megannielsen.com/2011/11/diy-beaded-scallop-edge-detachable-collar-with-pattern/ -
2
Scalloped Wrists- cut out rectangles the width I wanted and the circumference of me wrists.
http://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/tutorial-scalloped-hem -
3
The Bow- used this tutorial, only made it smaller and gave it "tails".
http://peacefulcottagecreations.blogspot.com/2011/11/lolita-bow-tutorial.html -
4
Skirt-made the skirt and bodice waist measurements match.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4JyyACd8UAAlso used the pictured tutorial to understand what she was talking about in the video.
Circle Skirt Tute:
http://retroglam.wordpress.com/2013/11/05/donna-pattern-diagram-for-half-circle-skirt/ -
5
Bodice-took the bodice pattern from this one and alterd the collar.
http://honig-design.blogspot.com/2013/03/garden-party-dress-pattern-free.html