Faux Shirring Hack: How to Create Stunning Shirred Dresses with Just an Elastic Band

In this post, you will learn faux shirring hack to create dresses without the need of a zipper. Have you ever admired those shirred dresses that look so chic and comfortable, but thought they were too complicated or expensive to make? Well, you’re in luck, because in this faux shirring tutorial, I will show you how to create your own shirred dresses with just an elastic band and some…

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hi! me again. cut/sew 015 has me in the trenches. if you don't mind, do you think you could look at the instructions and tell me if they're setting me up for failure? specifically steps 9, 10, and 18. i've tried pinning the shirring to the bodice in every way i can & it either doesn't turn out the way that step 18 indicates OR the straps come out twisted. i'm not sure if i did something wrong at steps 9 and 10 (i've triple and quadruple checked and don't think i have) or if it's a misprint. ty!

So, I have the instructions here, but the instructions do not specify notches, so I'm doing a little bit of guessing here.

Quick note from someone who's been doing amateur lolita sewing tutorials for almost 9 years now: when you make a design that will be lined, write the instructions such that you treat the lining as if it's a different fabric from the face. Even if the end user decides to line the garment with its self, it will help people understand what is going on. This is because a lining in the mirror version of the face fabric. When you have four pieces that are identical, except that some of them are mirrored, things get very confusing very quickly.

Anyway, for everyone new to the party:

Cut/Sew dot Co is an indie pattern brand. They're basically one incredibly dedicated woman who designs, patterns, cams, builds, tests, writes instructions for, markets, and distributes the patterns. She's made nearly 100 different patterns, as far as my counting goes. Their goal is to make alternative j-fashion inspired patterns available for everyone, especially beginners who don't have a lot of technical sewing experience.

They're relevant to this blog because 1) they make patterns that they claim are lolita fashion patterns and 2) one incident in 2020 where the designer had a go at the lolita fashion community because we said her designs weren't actually lolita and 3) someone specifically asked me about this pattern.

I've previously made one of her patterns, and the main issue that I had with it was that none of the images of the pattern actually properly represent what the pattern will actually make. My other issue is that the patterns seem to have 1/4" seam allowance, which is a really bad seam allowance to use when you're sewing a garment that needs to be adjusted and have techniques like gathering and zipper application. 1/4" seams are usually used in quilt piecing, where they're being used on stable plainweave cotton and not on curved, load-bearing seams.

Anyway, CUT/SEW 15: Lolita JSK appears to be a self-lined JSK with a 1/4 back shirring panel and a 12" invisible side zipper closure. It has a front faux-lacing panel, and princess seams with trim along the princess line that extends all the way to the hem. The hem has two wide ruffles.

I'm not here to critique this pattern. That will be later.

So the questioner here has kindly provided me with the instructions, and here's my best ability to help them. The question is that steps 9 and 10 explain how to assemble the bodice, which is then set aside until step 18. When we pick the bodice back up in step 18, it feels like it has somehow changed and does not line up with step 10.

I am posting the instructions here in the hopes that my input will help other people who bought this pattern use it effectively. These instructions and images are posted to help cut/sew's customer base use their product without frustration.

STEP 9:

9. Place the sewn bodice front face up in your work space, making sure the dress straps are laying flat. Take a bodice side back piece and lay it under one of the dress straps so one edge of the strap just meets the notch along the top edge of the bodice side back. With the angle of the straps, the other edge of the strap should hang off past the bodice side back by about 3/4” - that’s okay! Pin this strap in place right at the notch, then take it to your sewing machine and baste the strap in place, sewing 1/4“ away from the edge..

Lay the sewn bodice front face up in your work space, then take another bodice side back piece and lay it over top, face down. Match it to one of the basted bodice side back pieces on all sides, then pin the two together. Take the pinned bodice to your sewing machine and stitch the two together along the top, sewing 1/2” away from the edge. Pull out the basting stitch underneath, then press out this seam.

Repeat this entire step with the second set of bodice side back pieces on the opposite strap. When finished, flip both bodice side back pieces out so they’re face up, then press the seams you’ve just sewn flat.

Okay so this makes plenty of sense to me, once you remember that this is self-lined. This means that there are four side-back pieces in play. We're going to call that left-sideback-face, left-sideback-lining, right-sideback-face, and right-sideback-lining. LSF, LSL, RSF, and RSL, if you will.

The image up there shows the in-progress picture, but here's what I think it'll look like when you've finished everything, and you're at " flip both bodice side back pieces out so they’re face up, then press the seams you’ve just sewn flat.":

The important thing to note is that, from my understanding of these images, you will have the straps attached with the short end (where is says SA in my drawing) facing the center.

For the record, this is where commercial patterns have notches. You notch the side seams on all patterns so that you don't get confused about what pieces connect to the side seams. Notches make patterns easier.

10. Place the shirred bodice center back face up in your work space. Lay a sewn bodice side back piece over top, face down, and match the edge with the notch and strap to one raw edge of the bodice center back. Pin the two together along this side, then take the pinned bodice to your sewing machine and stitch, sewing 1” away from the edge.

Repeat this step on the opposite side with the second bodice side back piece to create one continuous bodice.

So here is where the instruction diagrams confused me a little bit. I added some color to clarify things: The PINK line is the back sewn to the shirring panel. The GREEN line is not sewn to anything.

When this step is over, and we lay the complete bodice out, it will look like this:

If this is what your bodice looks like at step 10, when we pick back up in step 18:

18. Place the bodice front face up in your work space. Lay the bodice back over top, face down, and match the two together on the right side. Pin them at this seam, then sew both together by stitching 1” away from the edge. Trim the raw seam with your pinking scissors, then press open this seam.

Note that you're only going to sew one side seam here, because the other one will have the zipper installed. We can't actually lay the piece flat anymore, but if we could magically lengthen one of the straps so that it was suuuper long, it'd look like this:

I think your part is getting twisted because that image up there that I had to add the green/pink line on isn't very clear about what side is being sewn. If you look at that and sew the sides that LOOK like they're lined up in the picture, you'll sew your side backs backward.

I just want to emphasize that THIS is what notches are for. Notches are a means of communication between the pattern developer and the user. Placing your standard one notch on your side seams will allow the person who uses the pattern to know for sure what pieces are being connected to what pieces, and where those should be. The decision to not notch the common things (back and front, side seams, sleeve holes and sleeve caps) is just something that makes no sense to me.

While not directly asked, I am also VERY confused about the instructions for placing an invisible zipper in this dress.

I really, really want to like cut/sew as a company. Their mentality is in line with my own: make things easy for beginners, and make the environment they're in accepting and supportive, and people will be able to build things and have fun. I regularly have to remind myself that just because something didn't get done my way, it doesn't mean it wasn't done effectively. Cut/Sew has put out something like 100 patterns, which were all the work of one incredibly dedicated individual. My general complaints with the company have been with social media presence and marketing, as well as not having clear images of the garments and/or technically usable fashion flats. My other beef that I had with them, the 1/4" seam allowance, seems to be resolved in this pattern. It looks like they've gone up to 1/2".

If there's enough demand, I can buy this pattern, make it, and provide a technically accurate flat as well as complete images of the garment. Just let me know if you want to see that and then get ready to wait possibly literal years until I acutally get it done.

Hope this helps somehow. G'night.

CUTSEW 015 // Lolita JSK Pattern Review - Bodice Section

Crisscross Lacing

You may have noticed that I did not add the crisscross lacing on the bodice, like in the pattern pictures. ISSUE: This is because I think it will look bad. This is totally subjective, but I just think that the distance (from princess seam to princess seam) is much too wide. I’m sure it can be done well (Innocent World's Rococo Bustle JSK, AP's Antique Rose OP), I just don’t think it would be the case here.

Examples of typical distance: AP Classical Princess JSK, AP Assorted Cookie JSK, AP Creamy Scallop JSK, etc.

It’s faux lacing, the ribbons are sewn directly into the seams, which isn’t inherently negative or anything, but just means that it isn’t removable.

So, without it, the bodice is incredibly plain. I… don’t really know what I want to do for the center yet. I'm thinking I'll go for the fake button up style center (ex. SoufSong's SRH JSK, AP Dream Fantasy Special Set JSK).

Tip: If you do omit the lacing, make the lace on the bodice seams face outwards. It faces inwards here to make the ribbon lacing look more proper (Ex. AP's Lovely Organdy OP). So if there isn’t any ribbon lacing, the inward lace will look...unorthodox, I suppose. Because most Lolita dresses have their bodice-seam lace face outwards.

Bodice Straps

The straps are atypically (I think?) wide (2.5 in/6.35cm), which is interesting because most straps on mainstream Lolita JSKs are on the thinner side. (The straps on my SoufSong SRH JSK are 1 in/2.54cm wide.) One example of a wide strap JSK I've seen is Metamorphose's Jewel Butterfly High Waist Drape JSK.

It’s unusual, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, I kind of do like how it looks. That was just something I wanted to bring up.

The straps are not adjustable, they're sewn in, which leads me to ->ISSUE: There are marks for where the straps are sewn in in the bodice, in the instructions (obviously), but positioning is really just a total guessing game. If you don’t angle it correctly, the straps will wrinkle weirdly when you wear it and will also feel really, really awkward on your shoulders, like they’re floating or are about to slip off. good luck I guess

ISSUE(?): The instructions say that if they're too long, to just cut out a chunk and then sew it together again which is??????? And if they're too short to cut it in half and then sew in an extra strip???

I...suppose? The provided strap length was fine for me, so I didn't have to do something like this. But if I did, it's not like I'd have a solution to it other than what they're suggesting, but...it seems like a rather undesirable outcome to say the least.

I know how I could make them adjustable in theory (Buttonholes on the ends of the straps instead of sewing them in, and buttons on the inside of the dress) but not too sure in practice here because these straps are so wide. Theory: Maybe use larger buttons if you want to try?

Waist Ties

The ends are in the shape of [using scissors to cut a piece of ribbon at a diagonal angle]. Simple, but cute.

ISSUE: The waist ties are sewn directly into the bodice. This is a problem for two reasons.

1) Many people don’t like waist ties. They’re difficult to tie, the bow pokes into your back when you sit in a car, you can’t use waist ties and an apron at the same time, etc. 2) It was insanely difficult to get the zipper up past the area where the waist tie was sewn in. It’s already difficult enough on normal dresses to get the zipper up past the border where the skirt and bodice meet.

There aren’t many tutorials specifically about making detachable waist ties, but I learned how to do so on my own. (I can make a tutorial if enough people ask and if I feel motivated enough).

Shirring Panel

Oh god the shirring panel. Most mainstream Lolita shirring panels use the elastic casing/channel technique. ISSUE: This pattern uses the elastic thread technique, where you wind up elastic thread in your bobbin. Pros: it’s kind of cute looking I guess. Cons: it’s not much cuter than the standard elastic casing technique, and I found the experience REALLY REALLY HARD AND THE PANEL NOT PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE. This reviewer had a hard time with it too [X].

Yeah. This isn't something you can skip, so if you can't do it, you can't complete the dress.

Tip: If you have a Brother machine like I do and need to use the elastic thread technique for whatever reason, a YouTube video I found says you have to take out the thing you put the bobbin in and tighten the green screw carefully. But like, go find actual instructions, don’t just do that without proper context please.

Tip: Don’t forget to stretch out the panel while you’re sewing the bodice to the skirt, or else the skirt won’t also stretch and you won’t be able to fit inside because the waist of the dress won't move.

Tip: If you succeed at this and finish the dress and are able to put it on, measure the width of the panel when you are wearing the dress (it will be stretched over your body, and longer than it normally is, not-on-person). Should you choose to make another dress and decide to try making it with an elastic channel panel instead, that would be the length of the elastic you would use.

Tip: This pattern doesn’t include instructions for corset lacing over the shirring panel on the back. This isn’t a huge loss because as cute as it looks, it is also impractical as all hell. I do not recommend adding this feature to your dress, but it’s something to consider if you wanted to, I guess :/

Doll Fashion New Years Resolutions:

This year I want to learn how to...

-Sew sleeves and other dangerous curves on my machine

-Do elastic ruching/shirring

-Make an outfit using a professional pattern

-Make something out of faux fur

-Draft a pattern I'm confident enough to share with others

-Make something with darts

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rules: answer 21 questions then tag 21 people

tagged by: @rule-the-court <3

name: SeveralSmallBeans

nickname: Beans (y’all didn’t think you were getting my real name did you?)

gender: f

star sign: Hmmmm Sagitarius. What does that mean for me???

height: 169, a powerful number

current time: 12.37pm (don’t tell my boss)

fave artists: Ask me in a month and it’ll be different but right now... Sufjan Stevens, Pet Shop Boys, Zbigniew Preisner, Frank Ocean, Solange, Aphex Twin, David Bowie, Princess Nokia, Esquivel, Harvey Sutherland, Janelle Monae, Kendrick Lamar, Nina Kravitz, the list goes on...

song stuck in my head: Dies irae, Zbigniew Preisner. Powerful song

last movie i saw: Suspiria. Completely amazing remake of the 1977 film of the same name by Dario Argento. More of a retelling than a remake. I’m OBSESSED with this movie. Watch if you love witches.

last thing i googled: "manga how to draw rain” it wasn’t a fruitful search.

other blogs: … @somemorebeans, I reblog stuff there to keep my main blog clean. I’m not as active there as I used to be, since I moved to full time work, but I should be around more after December!

do i get asks: I never used to but I had a few recently and they make me so happy T^T I love knowing that people like my work enough to actually send me a message

reason for url: The “Several Small” is a joke in my family, like “what’s in your pocket” “hmmm...several small paperclips”. My sister calls me Beans. Smash em together! It wasn’t until I’d been using the url for a few months that I learned about the whole “smol beans uwu” thingo.

following: ~ 700+ but my feed is getting kinda unmanageable

average sleep:  8 hours, 10pm-6am

lucky number: 3 feels good, but 9/10 for my favourites ofc

currently wearing: cream velvet t-shirt, long shirred tube maxi dress with large brown and black floral print, and these amazing green faux snakeskin sneakers I bought years ago.

dream job: architect yo, academic, comic writer. Watch me, I’m going to do all of that.

dream trip: one that never ends, I want to study and travel forever

fave foods: kakuni pork, chickpea chorizo salad, lemon tart, 

instruments: classical flute. I played Flight of the Bumblebee correctly ONCE and never again

fave song(s):  Right now? Dies Irae - Zbigniew Preisner, Pleader - Alt-j, I’m Every Woman - Chaka Khan, Waterfalls - TLC, The Only Thing - Sufjan Stevens, The Koln Concert - Keith Jarrett. Also my shameful playlist of moe anime opening songs...

hair color: brown

favorite fruit: Cara Cara oranges and cherries

favorite season: summer, gimme that 45*C. Also I want snow? Make it happen!

favorite animal: parrots. I want to draw an OC parrot Haikyuu!! team...

favorite fictional character: Literally everyone in Haikyuu, but Hinata and Kageyama are <3 Also, Bakugo and Kirishima, natch. And I’m always happy to see Bokut and Kuroo and Kenma, and Nishinoya and Tanaka...

favorite TV show(s):  Haikyuu!!, BNHA, Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei, ACCA, Evangelion, My So Called Life, Adventure Time, South Park, Daria, plus I watch a ton of documentary series

cat or dog: dogs for sure

favourite colour: hot orange and salmon pink and teal

do you have a crush on tumblr: nope!

play(ed) any sports?: softball in high school, but now I just swim and do yoga for exercise. My joints are a bit shitty so high impact sports are pretty rough :/

language(s) you speak:  English, I’ve just started Japanese prior to my exchange next year, and I can read basic German. I also studied Mandarin in highschool and retained NONE of it.

random fact: I can lick my elbows

describe yourself in aesthetic: uh awkward architect chic? 

tagging: ooooo i always feel awkward tagging people. @majesticartax @sagechan @manggssi 

The other day I needed a sewing “win” and had the idea to hack the #antheablouse so it has a scooped neckline (also cut the front on the fold to eliminate the button placket). I also added 2” of extra width at the front and back so I could gather it at the neckline, making it a fuller blouse (you wouldn’t need to do this, but I like how this looks). I attached a neckline ruffle with narrow bias tape as well as adding a faux necktie (although as this neckline is quite big I wish I had made the ties more functional so I could cinch it in more). I cut the sleeves straight at the hem and narrowly hemmed it (turning up 1/8” pressing, then again 1/8”). I sewed two rows of elastic shirring about 1” from the sleeve hem to create the cuff and ruffle. But the shirring didn’t give a tight enough cuff so I gently pulled the elastic a bit tighter. I then knotted the threads and sewed a French seam. For the puffed sleeves I decided to sew basting stitches higher up the sleeve so instead of having the gathers all around the armscye, they are more concentrated at the shoulder. I also pressed the sleeve seam towards the sleeve (unlike the instructions tell you to press away from the sleeve) so it gives a puffier puff! It’s fun and I love how it turned out! Anyway, I know this isn’t exactly a tutorial but I haven’t had the time or energy to write one up yet. But I might if there’s interest. Enjoy these unedited photos in my messy studio! ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWwQLdsbLq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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If we’re being honest, boho style is one of those aesthetics that never truly goes away. Sure, you may associate specific motifs, silhouettes, and details (floral prints, maxi dresses, and embroidery, to name a few) with the style. However, there are some things inspired by the era once associated with the ’60s and ’70s that have filtered through into today’s biggest trends. Case in point: prairie dresses and western details. Perhaps today’s boho outfits no longer look like those that were seen at Woodstock, but it’s safe to say that some of the biggest bohemian-inspired trends have made their way to the surface of the fashion industry. Whether it’s exaggerated ruffled collars or an elevated take on fringe trim, there’s a new way fashion girls are sporting bohemian style in 2020—and it’s good. Ahead, check out how It girls are putting together chic bohemian looks in 2020. Even if you don’t think boho style is for you , these looks might convince you otherwise. And for those of you who do, don’t worry: There’s a fair share of floral prints and embroidery here. Style Tip: One of the easiest ways to sport a boho look is to add a printed kimono over your already-chic ensemble. Style Tip: A flowing floral-print maxi dress will always stand among the foolproof boho outfits. Style Tip: Give a romantic bohemian-inspired dress a cool flair with unique, crystal-embellished heels. Style Tip: Big collars are the micro-trend that keeps getting bigger. Style yours with straight-leg jeans, classic pumps, and a simple scarf to give the old-school trend a modern feel. Style Tip: If you're heading out on a warm-weather vacation for spring, opt for a beach-appropriate look with a lace matching set. Style Tip: Planning to wear a statement-making plaid dress? Give it an edge with chunky sandals. Style Tip: Yes, minimalists can sport the bohemian trend. Opt for a printed jacket (or a shacket) and pants in monochromatic hues. Style Tip: You don't have to feel like you walked out of a western film to wear fringe. Style a fringe-trim jacket with a simple pair of jeans for an easy, everyday ensemble. Style Tip: When in doubt, opt for a floral dress with a woven handbag to take the boho trend head-on. Style Tip: If you want a subtler approach to boho style, wear a denim dress with cool cowboy boots. Style Tip: Add a touch of polish to your boho look with a structured blazer. Style Tip: If floral prints aren't your thing but you want a look that feels decidedly boho, wear a faux-fur jacket over a Canadian tuxedo. Style Tip: If you're wearing an embroidered dress, elevate the look with sleek accessories like strappy sandals and a structured purse. Style Tip: You can always sport a long-sleeve, floral-print dress with easy thong sandals. Add another level to your outfit with an animal-print purse for a updated take on the trend. Style Tip: Create a cool contrast of aesthetics with a feminine puff-sleeve dress and sporty sneakers. Style Tip: Layer an embroidered shift dress over a puff-sleeve blouse to create a look that looks undeniably boho but still feels modern. Style Tip: A shirred prairie dress will feel romantic and comfortable. But if you want to nail the look down, style it with ankle socks and sneakers. And now, the Free People dresses that'll get you excited for this spring .

The Queen is here! She has been completed (at least 98% of it). I really can’t believe that I actually did it. O_O. I’m in awe with myself. My Queen Amidala cosplay is now ready to compete with. I had my first photos taken of her this past weekend with my bestie, Alexandra Lee Studios. I don’t trust anyone else with my photos besides her, truth!

Now having her done, we can now chat about the techniques I used to put her together. Beware, this post might be long, but enjoyable, I promise.

I started working on her in April of 2016, with the headpiece first. I’m glad I started there because if that would have failed, I wouldn’t have gone any further. But luckily I started gaining good ground on her. I started a worbla base for her cap that rest on my head. Not too hard, then I added details by the way of fabric paint. yup truth, I used fabric paint for all the little details you see on the headpiece. Then of course sprayed over with gold spray paint.

The giant M structure was next to build, I used a lot of things in that M. Cardboard was used as a pattern first and inner stabilizer, then I placed guiding batting around it and stuffed with poly fill to give it its round shape. Then covered that in chicken wire and then covered in duct tape. That part was messy and difficult. TRUST ME. At first I made the M too big and just kept trimming it down before I added the hair. I must say the M is attached to the gold crown by the hole I made at the top.

The M is made up of 4 wigs. I ordered cheap wigs from Amazon and ripped the wefts out of them and glued them on layer by layer. This is what gave it the weight I truly did not see till I tried it on at the end. OUCH. BUT WORTH IT!!!

After the M was “haired” I started finishing up all the gold attachments. All are made from worbla sandwiched over 1/8″ craft form. Then formed with a heat gun to the shape I need. Applied fabric paint dots, lines, and squiggles then sprayed it gold! This took a lot of time too. Next I started the hanging columns from her headpiece. It’s basically upholestry foam that I rolled up and wrapped in red brocade. Then applied the gold worbla pieces to the spots needed. It’s attached to the headpiece by two jump rings because they need to be moveable.

OK now, all the pieces are attached, now it’s time for the final additions and touches. I used like 20 yards of gold chain for the strands hanging of the sides of my crown pieces and faux jewels glued over them. Then I hand painted all the little dots through the headpiece red and blue. BOOM, headpiece is done. Now to try it on. Once I tried it on, I realized that I will be a thick wig to basically provide a cushion for my head because having just the worbla crown on my head hurts pretty bad. So the current wig I have that is under it won’t work, I need to rethink this piece and have a new wig and ponytail for Star Wars Celebration. Oh ya! The ponytail, that was interesting to play with. It’s actually my least favorite part of my costume. I hate ponytail wigs, and you really can’t put up a “non ponytail” wig up into a ponytail. Cosplayers, you will understand this. Try it and it reduces the size of the wig cap and it’s like a child size wig. Big fail, you can see the issues in my livestream of my photoshoot over on my Facebook page.

That being said, I will have to purchase a new lace from base wig and two ponytail clips to complete the under wig. Not fun, this will run me up about $85 in Arda Wigs. ugh -_- BUT lets move on.

The headpiece is completed, and I happily put it aside to focus on sewing the tunic, skirt, and robe. FINALLY. It’s sewing time, my confidence shot up like 100%. Let’s start with the tunic and skirt first…oh no wait amanda, you must start the beading…

Oh my god, the beading ok. The amount of beading I had was nuts but it was crucial to the piece. I beaded separately on nude netting for the main piece in the middle of my tunic. Once that was complete (so many hours), I attached it to my tunic over the white organza and orange fabric that was there. Then I proceeded to bead around it, using my own designs and photos I found from the movie and the Disney Parks dress. The sleeve ends will get beads…eventually. Then I hand stung the hanging beads, that was the easiest part. haha. Now let’s get to the tunic and skirt creation.

I want to list the fabrics I used for her here. Both from Fabric.com and Joann’s Tunic and Skirt fabric- 7 yards of Shantung Sateen Orange from Fabric.com

20 yards of gold 1/4″ robe trim from fabric.com

8 yards of Premier Velvet in Red from Joanns’ for the robe

Among other notions I bought were orange and red Coats and Clark thread, 10 spools of Elastic thread (for shirring technique on robe), interfacing, 30 yards of upholstery piping that I dyed to orange. Plus about 4 yards of gold netting for collar band overlay.

The tunic and skirt patterns I used were custom, I used a base bought pattern then adhered to what I needed on the dress form. The Robe pattern is actually an altered Jedi robe pattern form Simplicity.

The pleated of the tunic and skirt are 1/2 overlap pleats (i think that’s the technical term of that). Measured out on the back and ironed flat.

ASSEMBLE all the pieces together and boom, a lovely tunic and skirt. This actually was pretty simple. The fabric I bought was great, pressed nicely and served well. I used a french hem on both tunic and skirt, and left a little bit of a train on the skirt.

Robe time, ok. This was way more of a massive project that I thought. I have no clue the math I need to work to achieve certain elements I wanted. THANKFULLY my boyfriend is great at math and helped me a great bit to determine the amount of fabric I needed to buy. Once I altered the pattern for the robe, I cut out some pretty massive pieces for the textured panels at the bottom of the robe.

Now one of the main questions I get is how I created the super lush texture you see that I have my hand on. I made it buy using a sewing technique called “shirring”. Shirring is basically sewing normally but having your bobbin full with elastic thread. You must hand wind the thread on there then simply place it normally like you would a bobbin within your machine. The trick is to sew normally and the fabric will bunch underneath. It’s works great. A lot of seamstresses use this method for dresses for little kids, easy on, easy off. The only problem is the amount of fabric that you have to DOUBLE to get the desired final size you need. So one of pieces I had to cut for the bottom panels was literally a 60″ by 68″ right curved angle. dear lord… Once the pieces of velvet were cut out I then sewed a line of elastic thread vertically and horizontally with 2″ in-between. Basically looked like a checkerboard pattern on the back of the velvet. Once those pieces were done, I lined them and attached them to the robe. Next added the gold trim by doing a 2 by 2 stranded braid. Hand sewed it on. Now it’s downhill from here, I promise.

I created the collarband and sleeve band from hand dyed upholstery thread then fabric glued onto scraps of the orange fabric, once that was glued, I then overlayed some gold netting from Joanns over and “snug” stitched the overlay on. Looked like I was sewing udon noodles.

After that collar band was done. I then stepped back and wowed myself. Couldn’t believe it, the last thing I needed to do was the circle embroidery on the robe. I created the design on Adobe Illustrator then digitized it into an embroidery file using my embroidery software. 

Nest was literally 12 hours of embroidery because each circle design took 14 minutes. Had a couple of hiccups but it went well. Once that was done, she is now complete enough for a photoshoot.

A snip and a trim there, she is ready for her debut. I’m so happy to have seen this project all the way though. It took me 9 months to totally create it. A literal baby.

If you have any questions on anything, just shoot me a message! You can reach me through my contact tab. Cheers! Photo credits: Alexandra Lee Studios instagram.com/aleestudios

  The Queen has arrived. The Queen is here! She has been completed (at least 98% of it). I really can't believe that I actually did it.

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A Modern Collection of Plus Size Boho Dresses

Do plus size dresses scare of depress you? Do you ever think that plus size dresses mean boring and unattractive? If you are among those who battle with such thoughts daily this is just the place for you. If you want to go all chic and stylish with your plus size dresses then Boho is the way to do it.

If you are unaware of what the “Boho” trend is all about then here is a little tidbit for you. Bohemian style, often referred to as “Boho Chic” or simply “Boho”, is a gorgeous style of dressing that was high in popularity during the 1960’s and 1970’s. The fun part is that with time, the style only went on to become more applauded popular instead of washing away completely from our memories, or our wardrobes to say the least.

The Boho style came back in full force during 2005 and has only gained far and wide popularity among women of diverse cultures. Boho is all about dressing in outfits of natural tones and fabrics. With Boho, you get to see an endless variety and display of crochet, lace and other fancy embellishments.

Boho gives every diva free rein to experiment with funky patterns, shades and fabrics. Comfort comes at its best in the flowy designs and patterns. However, with Boho you need to keep a few pointers in mind:

Do not go overboard.

Stay earthy and natural

Avoid neon

Keep your hair and make-up natural

How to do Boho in Plus Size

The best way to free your inner spirit is with boho dresses in plus size. You choose from any array of vintage options and flowing vibes and channel your inner hippie goddess like a breeze. For a fun day out, you could slip on a beautiful bohemian maxi dress in plus size or opt for some other hippie clothes in plus size like a Kimono.

A girls day out typically calls for something eye-catching from a boho collection of loose yet feminine outfits, something you can style effortlessly yet stay comfortable in all day. If it’s a festive occasion, you could try a mix and match top in floral boho style with a bold skirt. There are a hundred ways to pull off boho chic in plus size and here are a few ideas to help you nail it.

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This particular maxi in question is a beautiful number done in jersey knit in a navy color. It features a v neckline with a shirred hem and camisole straps. Jazz it up with some bohemian accessories. We totally recommend this maxi dress for a romantic evening out.

2.    Rainbow with Me Jeans

The rainbow with me jeans are the perfect way to spin around the roller rink. These gorgeous denims are adorned with rainbow and are vintage inspired. Need we say more? The jeans feature a wide leg design and a zip and button fly. You get a classic fit with the high waist and the embroidery in multicolor from the front to the back makes sure you dominate the rink, or the pub, or wherever you go, in an eyeful of color!

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Sweaters in plus size never sounded attractive before this one. This khaki poncho styled boho sweater makes sure you swing the cool weather and a carefree style in just the perfect way. Whether it is a coffee date or a family gathering, your beholders are bound to gush over the folded origami neckline you get with sweater. It is not only breathable but the buttoned sides and the long sleeves will make you never want to let go of this piece of haven from your body. Such a cocoon we tell you!

4.    Midi Skirt by Breathtaking Tiger Lilies

This is one must have boho piece in plus size your wardrobe simply needs. No arguments! This midi skirt in a romantic burgundy shade gives you all the opportunity to match it with your favorite flower petals. You get a faux-leather, braided belt with skirt, which you can clasp, through the loops. With the pleated waist and the pockets underneath, all you have to do is slide your hand in, pull up your boots and set off with fresh aplomb for the day. Did we mention you could pair this gorgeous midi skirt with just about anything from floral prints to plain white?

5.    Maxi Wrap Dress by Stunning Wonder

Who says you can’t do maxi in plus size? Boho makes it possible for you with the stunning wonder maxi wrap dress. This maxi is the best way to make waves at a special occasion, even in plus size. This maxi features short fluttery sleeves, billowing on both sides of the surplice classic neckline. The ruffles also detail the skirt from the hip to high0low hem. To make it even more gorgeous, this beauty of a boho dress in made out of hammered satin in a deep hue of blue and even a choice of maroon. Your formal wear cannot get any better with this boho number we promise you.

6.    A Line Dress- Elegance in Abundance

Have you seen the elegance in abundance A-line dress yet? If you haven’t you need to check it out right now. This particular boho dress is a stunning black with maxi vibes in presence. The gorgeous number flaunts a tied neckline, has cropped and very blousy sleeves with a gentle gathering of material at the waistline. With the floral pink pattern this dress showcases, your refined side can’t help but blossom to the maximum.

7.    Chiffon Baby Doll Tunic

We mentioned earlier that boho means all things natural and what could define nature better than flowers? If you want to go boho in the truest essence, you need to get this chiffon baby doll tunic in plus size ASAP into your wardrobe.

This beautiful top comes in a floral print which blossoms into airy, chiffon tunic. The top is an extremely easy to style, lightweight and a figure flattering number. Whether it is lunch out with friends or a coffee date with your beau, you can style this one in any way you desire. With a split neck, buttoned front, high-low hem and stretchable waist, you attain the best of perfection.

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“When you turn around here, Steff,” he pauses to let out a laugh, “it’s just a series of bums!” Later, in the Sontag room, you’ll find a deliciously explicit Aubrey Beardsley drawing that comes with its own parental warning NO ONE is Illegal on STOLEN LAND Mexican territory seized by the US shirt . The feather dresses that spin on an elevated platform later in the fashion gallery are complemented by duckbills by Stephen Jones.Last night, Laverne Cox, Kacey Musgraves, and Marc Jacobs, were among the guests who gathered at the West Village’s historic Stonewall Inn for the annual pre-Met party. Easily the evening’s most fabulous moment came when RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Aquaria took to the stage just before dinner. Her first number? Eartha Kitt’s “I Want to Be Evil,” which she performed while careening from one table to the next, even pouring herself a sip of wine from an open bottle. Her grand entrance was nothing short of epic, thanks to a jacket that seemed to be exploding with brightly colored faux flowers.“I made it with hot glue, so I can only imagine how long it would take the atelier to hand sew all the flowers on the real one,” she joked, moments after the performance. What she wore underneath was equally show-stopping: a cha-cha bodysuit made by her costume designer friend Jamil Moreno that was dripping in red sequins. “I have so many campy numbers that I thought both the fashion crowd and your everyday Stonewall client would enjoy—for me, that’s combining funky costumes with classic drag elements and humor,” she said. “In a crowd of so many big names, I wanted to do numbers that I felt confident with rather than silly, campy things that I think might have worked for me.” You Can See More Product: https://kingteeshops.com/product-category/trending/

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I have made garments following every instruction on a commercial pattern down to the smallest detail. I have made garments using a commercial pattern but using my own approach to process. I have tweaked commercial patterns. I have used commercial patterns for the foundation for personal designs. I have designed patterns from scratch using only my own drawings. But I have never done this before. I have never actually copied a ready-to-wear garment.

A pattern I have twice followed to the letter.

In my “other” life, I’ve spent a lot of my time writing, teaching and thinking about ethics. And the very notion of copying something that someone else created has never really sat well with me. Stealing intellectual property comes immediately to mind. That being said, most design these days, barring the most outrageous (and even some of them) is in some way derivative of something else. Sometimes it is simply reminiscent of another era, but often the designers seem to have a type of groupthink in a season where shapes and colours all seem to have come from a single mind. So, is there really anything that is truly original in fashion design these days?

I had that conversation with myself when I was thinking about a fairly practical issue. How could I get myself another version of a sleeveless T-shirt that I absolutely loved when the original producer was no longer making this design? The only answer would be to copy it.

Years ago, I bought a Landsend T-shirt that turned out to be one of my very favourites. You know the type of garment I’m talking about. It’s the one that you didn’t see coming. It’s the non-descript little piece that you find yourself turning to every time the weather/season/event begs for one. Yes, you have others in your closet, but this one feels terrific, fits well and just makes you feel good. You should have bought three, but who knew that you’d love it so much. So, the day comes when you look at it and think, “I can’t really be seen in public in this anymore. It’s too worn/old/holey…” Pick one, or in my case too faded. It was a black cotton jersey which, as we all know, fades miserably over time.

I doesn’t look like much now because of the faded black jersey, but it was a great T-shirt in its day. Trust me!

So, I went online to see if Landsend had them and of course, they no longer existed. So, the question was, could I recreate it and perhaps tweak the design a bit to make it even better. Well, as much as I hated the thought of cutting the thing apart, I knew I’d never wear it n public again, so I took out my trusty sheers and got to work.

My drawing with the tweaks and updates included. 

Making the pattern would be quite easy, I thought, but what would I actually make it out of? I knew I didn’t want a fade-prone black jersey again. And I know how much I love bamboo jersey. So, I wondered if I had enough of the black-striped grey that I’d used on another faux-wrap top. And I did! My newly updated faux-wrap sleeveless T design was coming together. Of course, the bamboo jersey has more stretch than the cotton jersey, so I figured that I’d probably have to tweak it a bit smaller – I was right.

Once I had all the pieces for the T cut apart, I trimmed them, pressed them and laid them out on pattern paper. I traced the pieces, added seam allowance and notches, trued the seams, decided where the shirring on the faux wrap should be (it had always been lower on the seam than I thought it should be), labeled everything and got ready to cut out the fabric.

The one thing I had to really think about was how I was going to finish the neckline and armholes. The original had binding. I wasn’t keen on that. I wanted a softer finish. So, I found that simply doing a double-turned and stitched hem was the answer.

The original neck binding.

I’m delighted at how it turned out.

The question is: is this really a copy or is it my own new design inspired by the original? The fabric choice is very different, so the T fits better. The designed was tweaked. Is it mine or is it theirs? In the end, does it matter? As far as I’m concerned, Coco Chanel can have the last word:

Copying Ready-to-Wear: Making it better and making it for me (you) #sewing #patterndrafting #design I have made garments following every instruction on a commercial pattern down to the smallest detail. I have made garments using a commercial pattern but using my own approach to process.