Last time I showed how to let out the waist in a garment with box pleats. This helps to make the garment bigger in the waist. But what about if the bust doesn't fit as well? For an Angelic Pretty dress that fits a bit too tight, the easiest way to make the garment bigger… Continue reading Tutorial: How to add (or remove) elastic to the shirring panel in an Angelic Pretty Dress
Month: March 2024
Tutorial: How to Make the Waist Bigger in a Dress with Box Pleats & Shirring
Today I'm back with another tutorial - how to make a jumperskirt with box pleats larger in the waist. The tutorial is an easy one, but I actually did two alterations on this dress to make it fit. I went ahead and broke the process into two parts - Today I'll be showing how to… Continue reading Tutorial: How to Make the Waist Bigger in a Dress with Box Pleats & Shirring
Tutorial: Oldschool Headdress (from a Headbow)
I've had a few people message me to let me know they're be interested in sewing and alteration tutorials. I'm not a professional seamstress and have no real-world experience with sewing, but I like to do my own alterations and crafting projects. This one is pretty simple - I'm repurposing the materials from a head… Continue reading Tutorial: Oldschool Headdress (from a Headbow)
February 2024 Lookbook
So, I know this lookbook is coming out before January, but I got a late start blogging this year!For my February lolita outfits I wanted to focus mostly on Valentines themed dresses, and for my daily wardrobe most of my outfits mix main pieces with cardigans. Where I live the temperature isn't too bad during… Continue reading February 2024 Lookbook