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 Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:55 am
This is the new version of the thread. I've done my best to fix links and update old information; if anyone has suggestions or requests, throw them at me! A PM may get the fastest response.
I've also taken out most of the links to commercial patterns, as they change over the years, and I believe that a search through a pattern catalogue (I've linked to those) will do just fine. Thankfully, there are more tutorials from people within the English speaking Lolita community than there were a few years ago, so I'll be adding more and more of those as I find them or links are posted in comments to this thread.
Tutorial sites, Gosurori Bible Scans, Etc.
http://sew-loli.livejournal.com/ - We Sew Loli! Lolita sewing community
http://chochololita.livejournal.com/1982.html - Excellent resource! Scans of many of the GL Bibles, and the Handmade Gosuroris as well
http://www.neitherland.com/hyperballad/gothcraft/gothic_lolita.shtml - gosurori volume 4 patterns scans
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brokendolly/ - broken-dolly's scans
http://www.avantgauche.co.uk/ - has scans of many bibles, and gosuroris, lists of lolita brands, etc.
http://www.antipope.org/feorag/gosurori/index.html - index of japanese sewing terms. VERY helpful for understanding GLB patterns.
http://community.livejournal.com/egl/8498851.html - list of links to tutorials
http://blueperiod.suddenlaunch.com/index.cgi?board=sewing&action=display&num=1129401043 - thread on another forum with links to free patterns
http://www.craftbits.com - general craft tutorial site, lots of great things
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/ - another cute craft tutorial site, I love it!
Sewing Techniques
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/scalloped-hem - Scalloped Hems
http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Ruffles,-So-Easy-When-You-Know-How!&id=384547 - Ruffles!
Drafting and Fitting Patterns
http://community.livejournal.com/egl/2371011.html - Collar drafting
http://community.livejournal.com/egl/1320063.html - EGL sewing advice part 1
http://community.livejournal.com/egl/1534002.html - EGL sewing advice part 2
Any links you have, please share!
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:57 am
http://www.dharmatrading.com - this is the mother of all sites if you're interested in dying or printing fabric. They have a good selection of white fabric (ready to dye in many cases) and cotton lace. If you knit at all, they also carry wonderful yarns. And fans, they have blank silk fans. And maybe they still have children's umbrellas.Fabric http://www.superbuzzy.com/shop/ - Japanese fabric and craft suuplies
http://www.fabric.com/
http://www.equilter.com/
http://www.fabricdepot.com /
http://www.reproductionfabrics.com/
http://www.syfabrics.com/
http://www.distinctivefabric.com/
http://www.joann.com/
http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Buttons, Lace, Etc. http://www.cheeptrims.com - lace and other trims
http://www.laceheaven.com - really inexpensive lace, and buttons. You get what you pay for, but it's not terrible quality
http://www.rainbowfeatherco.com/index.html - FEATHERS!
http://www.ascuteasabutton.com/ - Buttons
http://www.buttonsgaloreandmore.com/ - More Buttons
http://www.etsy.com - Shoe Clips and other SuppliesPattern Companies:Colette http://www.colettepatterns.com/ - Vintage inspired patterns, really beautiful
Simplicity & New Look: http://www.simplicity.com - look in the costumes and dresses sections
Butterick, McCall's, Vogue: http://www.mccall.com - ditto
Burda: http://www.burdamode.com/ - a lot of modern fashion, there are some free patterns to download, and some that are inexpensive
Kwik Sew: http://kwiksew.com/ - mostly patterns for knitwear, but has good foundation garment patterns
Folkwear Patterns: http://www.folkwear.com/ - ethnic and vintage patterns
Pattern Studio: http://www.patternstudio.com/ - Gloves, Hats, and Handbags
Kannik's Korner: http://www.kannikskorner.com/ - There are a few bonnet patterns on the website, and then a whole huge section on miniature theatre, so go check that out if you like paper dolls or plays.
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:01 pm
One Piece & JSK (dresses)
http://sew-loli.livejournal.com/208428.html - one-piece with gathered sleeves
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=77268.0 - Classic Dress Tutorial
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/how-to-sew-a-lolita-dress - How to sew a Lolita Dress
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/lolita_one_piece - One Piece
http://egl.livejournal.com/4223045.html - Wa-lolita
Skirts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhtGzAer89I - Video Skirt Tutorial
http://miscy.livejournal.com/7686.html - Skirt Tutorial
http://egl.livejournal.com/10611382.html - Bustle Overskirt Tutorial
http://miscy.livejournal.com/7686.html - Basic Full Elastic Waistband Loli Skirt (Includes video of taking measurements)
http://lotvdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-chiffon-underskirt-sash.html - Chiffon Underskirt and Sash Tutorial
http://egl.livejournal.com/7929257.html - Skirt Tutorial
http://egl.livejournal.com/2413999.html - Flared Skirt Tutorial
http://egl.livejournal.com/8457245.html - Polka-dot Reconstruction
Bloomers
http://egl.livejournal.com/4904975.html - Bloomers Tutorial
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/simple-bloomers - Basic Bloomers
Petticoats
Buy the Handmade Gosurori mook for a petticoat pattern and instructions. I may scan it in one of these days.
http://sugardale.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-make-petticoat.html - petticoat instructions
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/the-50s-petticoat - 50's style petticoat, looks about the right shape
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/petticoat-2 - Tulle Petticoat
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:02 pm
Blouses
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/jj - short sleeve blouse
Cut-Sews
http://t-shirt-surgery.livejournal.com/4066549.html - Cut-Sew Reconstruction
http://egl.livejournal.com/13265706.html - Cut-Sew Tutorial
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/leg-of-mutton-knit-top - Leg O Mutton Top
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ruffled-t-shirt - Lacey Ruffly Top
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ruffles-and-more-2 - Ruffled Top
Vests/Bustier type tops
Simplicity, NewLook, and Vogue should have patterns
#222 Vintage Vests http://www.folkwear.com/222.html
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:03 pm
Outerwear
Any Suggestions?
Gloves
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/vintage-style-gloves - Vintage Style Gloves
http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/felted-wool-sweater-glove - Felted Sweater Gloves
Pattern Studio: http://www.patternstudio.com/
Pattern Studio GP503 Floral Fantasy
Pattern Studio GP509 Saucy Sophisticate (2-way Stretch)
Pattern Studio GP519 Grand Finale
Bags and Purses
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/bag-carlotta - Bag Carlotta
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:05 pm
Knitting and Crochet
http://pearlzenith.livejournal.com/14213.html - a pictoral listing of many brand knits
http://pearlzenith.livejournal.com/38376.html - a link list of free knitting and crochet patterns online
http://www.amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com/2007/05/cupcake.html - adorable crocheted cupcake!
http://www.amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com/2007/08/little-cookie.html - cute crocheted cookie
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Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:08 pm
Ouji, Kodona, Aristocrat The more masculine styles, regardless of who they are worn by.
http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/road-cape - Road Cape
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:53 am
Jewelry!
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL241.html - roses and pearls watch
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL036.html - multi-strand pearl bracelet
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tea-set-jewelry - tea set jewelry
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/little-tea-cup-necklace - tea cup necklace
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL379.html - multi-strand necklace
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL287.html - necklace
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL296.html - necklace
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipe519.html - floral necklace
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL291.html - multi-strand necklace (makes me think of BSSB)
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL064.html - crystal and filligre cross necklace
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL073.html - floral choker
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL358.html - bow and ribboned chain badge necklace (a good way to take lolita or at least cute into the workplace)
http://www.craftbits.com/project/swarovski-crystal-pearl-and-black-velvet - Pearl and Velvet Necklace
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rose-necklace-2 - Rose pendant
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ice-cream-cone-charm - Icecream cone charm
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL207.html - floral beaded ring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL137.html - another floral ring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL443.html - rose ring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL259.html - daisy/sunflower ring
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rick-rack-rings - Rick Rack Flower Rings
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/rose-earring - rose earrings
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL267.html - rose and crystal earrings
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/bow-earring-2 - bow earrings
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL391.html - pretty beaded bauble
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL502.html - fruit tart purse hook
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL293.html - tiny beaded dresses! Cute!
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL428.html - beaded cherries cellphone charm
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL141.html - gemstone heart charm
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL127.html - beaded picnic basket keyring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL123.html - beaded popsicle keyring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL353.html - fluffy keyring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL354.html - fluff and bow keyring
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL410.html - bear charms with beaded dresses
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL485.html - beaded tiny bouquet (not lolita, but super cute!)
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:54 am
Hair
Looking for tutorials, any suggestions?
http://home.comcast.net/~sakurafairy/tutorials/curlybuns.htm - buns with curls
http://egl.livejournal.com/5332671.html - Hime style hair cutting tutorial, no pics
http://himegyaru.livejournal.com/54536.html#cutid1 - Himegyaru, yes, but could work for lolita, with more curls
Hair Accessories
http://egl.livejournal.com/11093253.html - Bows!
http://egl.livejournal.com/1176862.html - Beaded Crowns
http://home.comcast.net/~sakurafairy/ - pearl hairpins
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/flowery-hairpins - rose hairpins
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL372.html - floral hairclip
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL313.html - roses and beads wire combs
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL489.html - more roses wire combs
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL494.html - floral wire combs
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL348.html - rose and lace hair scrunchie
http://www.partsclub.jp/html/recipeL346.html - beaded bow
Hats & Headdresses
http://digilander.libero.it/smokingdragons/hdhowto.jpg - headpiece tutorial
http://egl.livejournal.com/3885314.html - Mini Hat
http://egl.livejournal.com/4918469.html - Top Hat
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:56 am
Makeup
Suggestions?
Nails
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cute-flower-nails - Cute Flower Nails
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/french_manicure_with_diamantes - French Manicure with jewels, though I bet you could substitute pearls or tiny lace, or whatever you like.
http://lolibrary.org/node/4952 - La danse de papillon Nails - JEJ Nail Sets for inspiration
http://lolibrary.org/node/4954 - Rose et Dame Nails - Ditto
http://lolibrary.org/node/4956 - Eclat de la reine Nails - Same as two above: these nails are pretty over the top, but so is the brand's style of Lolita.
Misc
http://www.craftbits.com/bath-and-body-crafts - all kinds of yummy bath and body tutorials. It's hard to say 'lolita' or 'not-lolita' because these things are so personal.
http://www.craftbits.com/project/makeup-bag-round-travel-stand-up - Round Travel Case Tutorial (made with polkadots and a bow it's CUTE!)
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:57 am
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:16 am
FOOD!
In general, http://www.marthastewart.com and http://www.food.com/ are great places to search for recipes, and http://www.nordicware.com/ has pretty cake and cupcake pans.
Recipes
http://egl-cooking.livejournal.com/ - Sweet Lolita Sweets - a lolita recipe book and cooking community
http://home.comcast.net/~sakurafairy/tutorials/candiedflowers.htm - Candied Violets (or other flowers)
http://www.marthastewart.com/319525/parisian-macaroons - Macarons! These seem to be all the rage lately, no matter who you are. I've actually planned a trip around some, when I visited Miette in San Francisco, and I keep meaning to go visit my local patisserie to try some. When I made them, they tasted delicious but didn't look so pretty...I need more practice.
http://www.marthastewart.com/search/apachesolr_search/cupcake - cupcakes, all kinds of them
http://www.food.com/recipe/grannys-sugar-cookies-40470 - Granny's sugar cookies heart shaped
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/the-easiest-cake-ever - Easy cake, looks so delicious!
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/creamy-rice-pudding-cake - Rice Pudding Cake
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/japanese_azuki_butter_cookies - Adzuki Butter cookies! I heart red bean paste, so I know these have to be amazing!
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/nutella-cookies-2 - Nutella Cookies...need I say more?
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/very-berry-whoopie-pies - Very Berry Whoopie Pies
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/chocolate-filled-strawberries-2 - Chocolate Filled Strawberries
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cupcake-bites-d - Cupcake Bites
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/japanese-marshmallow-candy - Japanese Marshmallow Candies
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ice-cream-from-bananas - Icecream from Bananas! I've made this before, and it's so yummy, and it has only one ingredient
Serving
http://www.craftbits.com/project/food-picks-paper-roses - paper rose picks
http://www.craftbits.com/project/antique-handkerchief-table-runner - antique handkerchief (or embroidered napkin) table runner
http://www.craftbits.com/project/floral-ice-bowl - floral ice bowl
http://www.craftbits.com/project/teacup-floral-arrangement - teacup floral arrangement
http://www.craftbits.com/project/flower-petal-bowl - crochet flower petal bowl
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/found-china-dessert-pedastals - No cake stand? No problem! Make your own with pretty china.
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/cake-stand?favorite - Cake stand similar to the above link
Aprons
to keep your clothes nice while you cook.
Simplicity 5961 - I have the original pattern that this is a reprint of. My grandma had it in her stash, and I'm making the heart apron.
Simplicity 3949 - This one has a heart shaped one xX_Kali_Xx thought was cute, and I agree
McCalls 5358 - Cute full apron with frills. (suggestion of xX_Kali_Xx)
Non-edible Food Crafts
http://www.craftbits.com/project/bon-bon-garland - bon-bon garland
http://www.craftbits.com/project/pretend-play-strawberries - crochet strawberries
http://www.craftbits.com/project/toilet-roll-cake - Hilarious! I'm not going to tell you what it is, though you can guess from the url.
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:17 am
Etcetera
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/dress_lamp - Dress Lampshade
http://www.instructables.com/member/gpattonmills/ - Instructables for making cute cookie accessories
http://www.craftbits.com/project/invitation-wax-seal - wax seal for envelopes
http://www.craftbits.com/project/ribbon-storage-box - ribbon storage box
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ribbon-organizer-2 - ribbon organizer
http://www.craftbits.com/project/tatting-handkerchief-edging - tatted heart edging
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvgSaBzUSYY - Ribbon Flower Video Tutorial
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/no-sew-ruffle-tree-skirt - this made me giggle and think of dressing a tree up lolita whee
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pearly-sunglasses - just for fun, Pearly Sunglasses!
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/vintage-hanky-curtains - Vintage hanky curtains
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/vintage-doily-lampshade - Vintage Doily Lampshade
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/petty-fabric-roses-d - Ribbon or Fabric Roses
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:19 am
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