|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:08 pm
I'm planning to make this nightgown...
I have all the things, but I will need some basic instructions... I am still learning how to sew properly ^^.
Any help is appreciated!
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:17 pm
Okay, here goes.
Step 1:
Cut out your pattern pieces as shown in the diagram and set aside. Save fabric for straps, but do not cut yet!
Step 2:
Sew the two "bottom" pieces together to form your skirt.
Step 3:
Sew your top portion together.
You can either put the seam for this part in the exact back, or cut the piece in half so that you have two 10x30 inch pieces. I'd do it this way, so that you can match the skirt seams up with the bodice seams and keep things more evenly distributed.
Step 4:
Gather your skirt portion so that it fits together evenly with the top. Sew these two together [for this part, do not line up the edges evenly. Make sure that the edge of the skirt sticks out about a half inch further than the top, so that you can use this portion to make an elastic channel]. The easiest way to do this is to turn your bodice inside out, line things up with the skirt [which should still be right-side-out], then sew.
Step 5:
Create your elastic channels at the top of the bodice and the bottom where the edge meets the skirt. For the bottom channel, fold the extra material you have and baste it so that there's no raw edge sticking out. Then fold it up into the bodice and then sew it in place. Leave an opening to thread the elastic through.
For the top, fold down the top portion of the once [about a quarter inch] and baste. Then fold it down about half an inch and sew it in place, leaving an opening to thread the elastic through.
Step 6:
Sew together the two ruffle pieces. Hem and gather this circle and attach it to the bottom of the skirt. If you want to add lace in between the skirt and the ruffle, now is the time to do it.
Step 7:
Thread the elastic through the two channels in the bodice and secure in at least two places [just a few stitches will do, nothing major, you can do it by hand] to keep the elastic from rolling.
Step 8:
Measure and attach any lace or ruffles you want to the bodice.
Step 9:
Measure and attach your shoulder straps. You'll create these one of several ways. You can either take two rectangles and hem the sides, then attach lace and put them on the dress. You can also take two tubes, hem the sides and add lace, then insert elastic to make them stretchy. Make sure your elastic is the proper length and your shoulder straps are a bit long to get a ruffled effect.
Hope that helped!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:35 am
Oh thats such a Cute night gown!
Grrr,If Only My grandma had taught me to sew by machine and not hand...
Im Might bring this Idea to my grandma and see if she can make it with me,I might make it black with red ribbons though....The would be so cute wakeing up in and wandering around the house in it ^-^
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:51 am
Waaah, thanks a lot spuntino ^^!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:36 pm
I feel a Bit envious that all you guys can make this cute stuff,my familys not realy that rich so I can't make stuff,And If I do make stuff It goes horribly wrong gonk
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:28 pm
Actually, the cost of making that dress is probably about a grand total of ten or fifteen dollars if you get just regular cotton fabric. (:
Fabric (2-3yards) - Anywhere from 2 to 10 dollars unless you get something really fancy
Thread (one spool) - About 1.50 usually
Needles for hand sewing - 99 cents at WalMart
You can find some really nice fabrics for sale at places like Hobby Lobby and Joann's. WalMart sometimes has lucky finds, too, and for that nightgown, you only need between two and three yards to make it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:07 am
Well,Id love to make my owen Lolita stuff like you guys,But Im Not able to get a sewing matchine and most of the dresses require sewing matchines.
Thats why for my birthday Im going to get this lolita outfit off ebay,Even If it kills me,If it kills me I can be buried in it....
New Vintage gothic Lolita: red lace black dress cosplay - eBay (item 160262346872 end time Jul-23-08 18:30:32 PDT)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:28 am
DO NOT buy lolita clothing from eBay sellers. Especially not the one you're looking at. Shoes are usually safe, but actual dresses from any sellers but TSSY2005 and Fanplusfriend are going to almost guaranteed be a waste of your money. Momo's [the company making the dress you're looking at; it's this one, right?] has a horrible reputation. Their photos often look great, but their clothing usually does not fit the person that they have been "made" for and the craftsmanship is sub-par.
I have a skirt and top from them that a friend bought. I bought it from her to disassemble and rebuild it. After looking it over, I've decided it's more or less useless to try to put it back together, and am just going to use the pieces for scraps for practice with other projects.
If you're on a budget for lolita, I suggest Anna House, instead. Their prices are listed in Hong Kong Dollars, so make sure you don't freak out when you see $300, it's really about 38USD in reality. Their quality is far superior to what Momo's produces, and they're willing to do custom fittings as well as custom colors for any of their garments.
Also, the nightgown mentioned in this post doesn't require a sewing machine. It's a very, very basic garment and can easily be sewn by hand. The only part you might have a bit of trouble with is the ruffling, and even that isn't so bad if you take your time.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:40 am
Hm,Im pretty sure I can Find some material for the night gown.
The anna house has cute stuff,but the japanse text throws me off a bit.
I can't THANK you enough for the advice about the ebay dresses.Ill make sure to forget about those.The most ill get from ebay as far as lolita wise is a head dress (Flat or Top hat) or shoes.
Mabe Ill ask for a sewing matching for xmas with a whole bunch of fabrics.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:01 pm
Yeah. Anna House is a Hong Kong Company, but their English is very good, so if you have any questions you can always email them. They usually respond pretty promptly. (:
Also, there is an FAQ on EGL that's very helpful. Another good company is In the Starlight; they are very highly reputable, but still affordable. They're currently on vacation, but should be open again, soon.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:36 pm
spuntino If you're on a budget for lolita, I suggest Anna House, instead. Their prices are listed in Hong Kong Dollars, so make sure you don't freak out when you see $300, it's really about 38USD in reality. Their quality is far superior to what Momo's produces, and they're willing to do custom fittings as well as custom colors for any of their garments. Thank you for pointing out the difference in the cost. I was thinking the prise was over $200.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
