As a Lolita, I 100% support people who make there own dresses or modify dresses (if they know what they’re doing). Good luck to everyone following this tutorial! ❤

@jolienvsndijk

11 ай бұрын

Even if they don't know what they're doing it's just at their own risk?

@FrillyDisaster

11 ай бұрын

@@jolienvsndijkYes you are correct, deciding to modify a dress with or without sewing knowledge is at your own risk. However i think it’s important to keep in mind the fact that most of the time if your deciding to sell a dress you will have to decrease the price simply because it’s modified (regardless of condition), this is especially true with highly sought after dresses (Ex. Milky Chan the Fawn by AP). But if you want to modify a dress go for it! Just keep in mind the fact that these dresses are limited releases and aren’t always available for sell.

SHE POSTED, SHE POSTED

@lorelaimorace-kk1xz

Жыл бұрын

YAS

@Leaku_dew

Жыл бұрын

The video was posted two hours ago how are you here an hour early!?!? Also yay.

@ryuugaeisen8946

Жыл бұрын

Hallelujah! 🙌

@therealtatertot13

Жыл бұрын

LITERALLY ME

For the Otome no Sewing pattern confusion: they expect you to find the pattern you want and trace it on your own paper. They do NOT include seam allowance.

@YamiHikariHime

Жыл бұрын

If you know how to draft patterns, there are scans of the patterns online and all you really need is the image of the pattern piece and then to translate the measurements on it. Then draft the pattern and size up or down if you need to. I made a dress this way from one image of a pattern 😊

@Eyrenni

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, they're just like Victorian patterns. I didn't know anyone still did that.

@silvermeasuringspoons6462

9 ай бұрын

⁠@@Eyrennimostly people outside western countries do something like that. Because we don’t have commercial patterns. Where I live, there are public funded schools (kind of like trade school) where people can learn basic patterns drafting for free. Then that’s it. We just have some books that shows what the patterns for that particular design supposed to look like. Personally I think it’s a good thing. Because it’s really teach you to actually know how to sew.

As a furry, I await your arrival. As an appreciator of lolita fashion through drawing my silly little characters in lolita inspired outfits, this is a wonderfully informative video that I may use in the future! For myself? No, silly, for my beloved Build-a-Bear stuffed rabbit, Rose

@dextra9753

Жыл бұрын

this is such a mood!! im watching this for to make dresses for my monster high dolls!

@ahhh4117

10 ай бұрын

I just made my build a bear a dress! You could just make it out of 4 rectangles and its a fairly simple project

I love your “warts and all” approach to these videos where you talk through the process and where things went wrong instead of just skipping over to pain and hard parts.

@annapierce2604

Жыл бұрын

I agree with this so much! If a sewist I admire can make a dress with a waistband that’s a little uneven and the dress still rocks, maybe I should be a little less harsh on myself, too. I’m still learning, but I get perfectionist paralysis when things go a little off. A refreshed mindset can really help.

For anyone who wants to make this, most Lolita dresses are actually made from a gathered rectangle (doing it this way means you can use any fabric you want and not just a solid colour), this is how they have the border print found in sweet lolita (plus there's less waste, it's easier' and you don't need an almost square piece of fabric). So just measure your waist, times it by three and add seam allowance; you now have the length of your rectangle (the width is your skirt length plus seam allowance). Now you can use 'lolita fabric' with a border print.

@HannahKernal

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clarification! I followed this tutorial and messed up a couple things, so I’m in the process of redoing this with a rectangle skirt instead!

Bedsheets are honestly so useful, same with curtains. I use old bedsheets for making mockups of clothes or as lining! Next year I plan on making a whole ballgown out of an old curtain. See you at NCS summer soon! Only 13 days away!!

@pelikan2

Жыл бұрын

Have a good time there

@aedoria

Жыл бұрын

Bedsheets, curtains, and tablecloths are cheap too - I get mine from thrift stores and it is really cost effective! The only time there's a cheaper option (in my experience anyway) is when I can get a big discount on muslin at the fabric store.

Bed sheets for the win forever and ever! I once made a classic lolita outfit out of heavily discounted velvet, a queen bed sheet set from a surplus store, and vintage trim I got at a yard sale. I took my time on that coordinate to ensure that the seams and finishes were clean etc. To my major surprise my outfit caused a group of other lolitas at a convention meet up to come over to ask me how the heck I could afford Mary Magdalene ( at the time one of the most pricey labels in the lolita scene). I was like "WHAAAAAT!? NO. I made this....I think I spent 60 bucks total". All that said, with an eye for design and some sewing skills, you too can look like a magazine coordinate ^_^.

As someone who also does not use top sheets, they're so handy for mock-ups too.

Lolita skirts are actually mostly rectangle skirts. Circle skirts don't have exactly the right shape for lolita skirts. But rectangle skirts are even easier to make cause they're literally just... rectangles. Otherwise the dress looks amazing! It's super cute and your tutorials are always super amazing.

I’m a Lolita and even though more cheap but still good-quality brands have appeared over the years, videos like these are so helpful to first-time lolitas! Thank you for your hard work ❤

I can already tell by the thumbnail that this is gonna be an amazing video

I've been wanting to get into j fashion since I turned 18 and I finally feel confident enough at 24 with both my sewing skills and myself to wear Lolita fashion And my lolita color pallet is green mint, blue mint, and petal pink! 💚💙💖

I made a breath of the wild cosplay exactly one year ago! Me & my grandma worked together to make Zelda’s royal dress, with pretty velvet and satin fabrics and it turned out beautiful! So excited to see the result of your costume!

From what I know, lolita skirt/jsk/op are mostly gathered rectangle skirts. I made handmade lolita as well and while I was researching, there’s a reason that it is rectangle, not a circle. I remember watching a handmade lolita video saying that the reason has something to do with the shape of the petticoats in the market. I own the same otome no sewing as you❤, and they are rectangle skirts. I personally don’t see much of a difference between them, but it’s interesting to see that you chose a circle skirt for the project!😮

@SarahSpaceman

Жыл бұрын

I believe most of the time they are rectangles to accommodate the print, since this dress isnt printed, and since circle skirts by nature can work with any petticoat, and since I just prefer circle skirts, I did a circle skirt haha

@ym_yongmai

Жыл бұрын

@@SarahSpaceman that makes sense!!😊

While it's not a typical lolita dress, I think this would be a really fun project for a beginner! Some tips for anyone who wants to explore deeper into lolita sewing/fashion: most lolita dresses are the same volume starting from the waist (gathered rectangle skirt) to give them that cupcake silhouette. Lolita dresses tend to be a lot more decorative, with lots of details/embellishments and/or a fun print. The bodice on lolita dresses are usually shirred or have corset lacing to cinch them in and enhance the cupcake shape. While I love that this dress was recycled, lolita dresses tend to be made either from a lightweight fabric such as chiffon or a more robust/stiffer cotton, as these fabrics hold up better with a petticoat. However I love how it was all put together and these rules aren't set in stone, there are some brands/older dresses which have a different silhouette!

Another swag video from the swag sewist herself. The new sewing machine looks cool, good luck at NCS and I am SO excited for the furry era you dont understand

I use thrifted bedsheets for my fluffy "harem" pants for belly dance- I've got a huge hip measurement and nothing beats $3.99 for 6yrds of comfy fabric! I try to thrift and upcycle as much as I can, and bedsheets are always a go-to. Re: The Bird- I hope you've invested in some thermals, potentially also a method of pockets for ice packs, and perhaps a fan, though it looks like you went with a foam-base head, so hopefully it has super good ventilation! As someone who has dabbled in fursuit making, I'm excited to see your process, how you chose your fur, and what the experience was like.

@KushKiki

Жыл бұрын

Thrifted bedsheets are the best deal on fabric.

@wyw876

Жыл бұрын

Yes! thank goodness the Mouse allowed their ppl to invent icepack vests (use padding, so you moderate the rate of cold transfer to your skin!)! Also - with water/ice, there's usually only capacity for 30 mins or less before a human overwhelms the arrangement!

I love that the dress feels like your bed, so I now want you to find a quilt that coordinates and make a winter look that incorporates your bed dress and a quilt coat so you can then sleep in total bed-like comfort next time you're on a cold plane.

I'm so here for the furry era lmao. Like honestly though those costumes can be super amazing and insanely hard to make. I'm so excited to see what you created!

I love sewing my own lolita dresses as well as having brand and offbrand. The key is to use quality materials if you can and to use styles/patterns that are seen in many lolita dreases. Tbh its way easier to make a gathered rectangle skirt and works better for many lolita styles. The circle skirt works better for more A-line shapes 😊

The glasses comment is so relatable all the time

@TheFeralFarmgirl

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention smearing your makeup, messing up your hair, catching your earrings, etc.

gotta say i did NOT expect the bird, cant wait to see it :D also i have never been in to fluffy fashion, I generally prefer straight lines but I may need to add a ruffle to my next circle skirt, hmmmm

this is awesome! im looking into being a lolita myself and i love sewing! so tysm sarah!!!

So stoked for sarah's furry era

I've made an almost full shift into tank tops in my summer wardrobe, and I've recently started wearing skirts, so the idea of a JSK (worn in an "alternative" way, or with the blouse underneath when it's colder) sounds like an appealing way to try to get into dresses!

As a Lolita that sews and buys brand, I still think it’s important to support these niche brands as much as possible. With that said, most brand doesn’t fit well even in straight sizes so I fully support folks sewing their own JSKs and one pieces.

If you ever feel like tackling the Otome no Sewing books, it helps to first outline the pattern pieces you are using with a colored pencil, so it's easy (well, easiER) to see exactly what you need to trace. Their JSKs have a nice feature where you put elastic ruching on the back piece, which then gives a close fit to the front bodice. And as someone already pointed out, the pattern pieces do not include seam allowance, you add that in.

regarding zippers, you may be interested in getting separating zippers sold on rolls! The zipper tape will always be cut to size and easy to use for any project! I get a roll in white and if I really wanted to I could dye it to match the project. Super cheap and versatile!!

I made a circle skirt after watching this. It's the first thing I've made on my sewing machine. Ended up calculating the length wrong but it still turned out really cute. I'll absolutely try again another day. Your work has inspired me for a long while so after finding a 1990's singer at the thrift store, I can now put that inspiration to work :3

I love these videos! Even though I cant make cosplays right now. But I do want to do them so these videos are super helpful!

@Colorfulsaiii

Жыл бұрын

I just realised i came in the first 15 - 20 minutes!

You really dont know how much did this helped me rn, Bc i wanted to start doing a lolita dress for a CON in my city, and i didnt know were to find a tuto that could really match my idea of the dress. And here you are! You were just like a fairy godmother to me! LOL. And while i watched the video i just kept saying to myself "this is perfect", or "How did she knew??" So yeah! It looks like you just read my mind and decided to make a tutorial of exactly what i needed. So I am really saying this from my heart, Thank you!! :))

As a lolita and fursuit maker I am living for this content! My old curtains have been destined to be a jsk like this for months🤭. Can't wait to see you be the bird, I find others processes so interesting!💛 And no, you wont get heat stroke; listen to your body, take plenty breaks with your head off and drink lots of water(not too cold though) and you be just fine😊

I love this dress so much! I like how you mentioned that if you're not being judged don't sweat the little things. I'm also relieved that I'm not the only one who doesn't buy a perfectly matching zipper dirt every garment! I always cheat when putting in my zippers by basting the two sides together and then top stitching the zipper in. Then I rip the basting and it's all centered and lined up (sometimes it takes a minute to get all the thread bits out). It's definitely a different finished look with the top stitching, but I like it.

I've always felt odd for liking Ariel wearing a pink dress while being surrounded by people saying how stupid of a choice that was because she has red hair, so thank you for saying pink and red can be worn together. I like the combo 😅

So excited to try making this!!

hii, i am Isadora, and as a 12yo cosplayer that lives in Brazil, is a lot difficult to make cosplays or go to conventions, the materials/shipping price is kinda expensive, but seeing your videos makes me so inspired, i am planning to make a cosplay of baalzebul from bayonneta 3, and as someone without even a sewing machine i was like "omg, that's impossible, how am i going to do this??' so, for a long time, i have abandoned that idea, but seeing your videos, like this one, or from strawberry miku and that one from Sakizou's design made me feel capable of anything, i just wanted to thank you a lot, you are my favorite cosplayer and the best exemple of "nothing is impossible" 💞

The in depth circle skirt and all the math was so helpful, I always get confused with that stuff so thank you!

I love this! I make a pocket as a rectangle, and sew the top of it into the wasteband. If you do this, just don't let it ruffle with the skirt. This makes the pockets lay flatter against your stomach, and doesn't pull so much on your sides.

I've been making my own skirts out of bedsheets for years and it's great to finally see someone else who sees the potential of flat sheets as a budget saving material! The softness of sheets is so comfortable and makes flowy skirts and cloaks, I made two cloaks from king size bedsheets and they turned out wonderful. I'll definitely be making this dress when I get my sewing machine out of storage, thanks Sarah! 😊

This video is very timely because I'm currently in the design stages of a cosplay where I'm drawing a lot of inspiration from lolita fashion! I really appreciate the circle skirt explanation - I never thought to cut a larger inner circle to allow for more gathering at the waist. It seems so obvious having it explained but for some reason it never occurred to me!

I've been planning on making a jsk dress! This is perfect! I'll follow this tutorial! ❤

Absolutely stellar advice! Thank you for a great video!

oh this came so cute. Ive been wanting to make a black one. The double skirt gathering is a good idea, I might use that.

I love the trailers, Im so exited for the next video!!!

Just a few corrections from a more seasoned lolita: • lolita started in the 70s • the skirt is actually a gathered rectangle, not a circle • most commercial dresses have shirring in the back so they're easier to get in out and of, regardless of if they have a zipper. more time consuming to make but it makes a world of difference for fit

@emilyhery854

11 ай бұрын

I actually just made an entire presentation on the history of Lolita fashion! While there are some elements in the 70s that we can point to as like inspiration for Lolita fashion, the first recorded usage of the word Lolita referring to the fashion was in the magazine Ryukou Tsushin in 1987, and we don’t really start seeing recognizable Lolita coords until the 90s. 100% agree about the rectangle skirt and shirring tho!

Your videos have really encouraged me to get back into sewing!! Thanks for the good vibes you send out!

It turned out so cute!! Thrifted bedsheets are my favourite thing to make nightgowns out of. Such an affordable way to get a nice big piece of fine, soft cotton! I find my gathers are much more even when I sew in between the 2 rows of gathering thread, and then I just go around afterwards with a seam ripper and pull the outside row out.

all the outfits at the end were amazingg

I've been sewing for YEARS and did not know the tension/ruffle trick!! Thank you!

omg im so excited for the video to come out i will watch you till the very end

Thank you for making this i have all these old sheets around the house and trying to find things you can see with bed sheets is like... minimal. I might try to make this!!

I was planning on starting in basically this exact dress for a hall costume and was trying to figure out what to do with the bodice, but you have saved me so much trial and error 🙌

So excited for the video of your bird project!!

I like how you always explain things thoroughly with all your videos even though I know I won't make them it makes me motivated to try one day

This looks so cool! Also, the lil montage of the different dress-ups made me first assume you'd make like several different dresses this time, which makes it even more amazing to know it's all the same dress!

STOP I'M SO HYPED FOR YOUR BIRD VIDEO This dress looks amazing! I'll use top sheets for mockups and things, but I rarely make finished pieces out of them so this was really cool

OMG!!! The cosplay ive been wanting to do for ages but havent cause its massive and crazy is Hestu 👀 im so excited to see your process for Tulin!

WAKE UP BABE NEW SARAH VIDEO!!! this is SUPER helpful, thank you so much for giving us this vid!

I love Lolita fashion so much so this is a nice surprise! You being so good at making dresses, AND your great editing never fails to impress :DD

I loooove the way you structured this video! So easy to follow 😊 As a novice at sewing I'm so thankful that you don't assume everyone knows all the sewing terms and different techniques, and you actually provide clear instructions and visuals!! From someone who overthinks and gets overwhelmed by sewing in general, thank you ❤

I always watch your videaos in the background when I work on cosplays, so when I checked on your channel, a new video was there! I'm so happy!

I made a regular circle skirt with a bed sheet and I'm thinking about doing it again. Even though I don't follow a specific fashion style, I watched this video for ideas and it was pretty good, I liked the sense of humor too!

YAY LOLITA!!! I cannot wait to try my hand at creating this style. Thank you for this video!!!

I'm a very novice sewer, and this tutorial and pattern are the first proper garment I've ever made! Thank you so much for providing such clear instruction, and also for your videos in general. They make me feel like I can give sewing a shot too, without having to be afraid of making mistakes. I'm so, so happy with how it turned out, and so excited to wear it!

Watching this while working on a gothic Lolita jsk! I hope it turns out just as good as yours!

the dress came out so cute, and the ruffles are just pretty and perfect!! what I like to do with ruffles is sew between the gathering sticthes actually haha, bc that way I'm sure I'm not sewing over my gathers unevenly and then juts unpick the lower row that's showing, and the thread comes out pretty quickly usually bc I like to lower the thread tension besides switching to the largest stitch lenght when I sew my gathering stitch

I have been sewing appliqué pieces onto a cape for the past month and last week KZread recommended me one of your videos and I have watched most of them while sewing. For some reason, I didn’t think to pin the excess fabric out of the way until I saw this video - but it has worked so well! Applying these pieces is a lot of turning the entire cape while it’s in the sewing machine, and wrestling with the fabric before you inspired me to pin it in a manageable roll was … an experience. So thank you! Both for the tip, and for making videos that are good to sew along to

2:20 I absolutely adore your rings and hand accessories!!

Im so excited to see a vlog from you in Sweden

OMG this video is 100% helpful and motivated me to sewing my own decora lolita dress thank you so much :D

OKAY LETS JUST TAKE A MOMENT FOR SARAHS HANDS! the nails, incredible, the rings adorable the wrist cuffs and bracelet gorgeous!

I’m so happy you talked about the ruffle thing because I had NO IDEA HOW TO DO A CIRCLE SKIRT RUFFLE but now I have a tiny bit of an idea(the math kinda killed me a bit lol) and I’m very happy 😌

Thank you a lot for this video. Your channel has gotten me into sewing and I am right now making my first dress!

Wow the editing keeps getting better…and better! And when you think it’s finally done evolving. IT GETS BETTER!! The quality is awesome I love your videos so much info and fun 🎉

Thankyou for being such a big inspiration to me for sewing

Your channel has actually inspired me to make my own clothes and cosplays! You are one of my favorite youtubers and I enjoy watching all you current and past content!!! Good luck at NCS summer

That's an amazing clifthanger😂😂😂 I'm hooked 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I haven’t played totk but I’m super exited to see how you pull off the bird sound really cool!

this video is actually extremely useful as a tutorial for lots of sewing basics for someone like me who doesn't sew their own clothes

I don't know why, but I think if this dress was blue it could be perfect Alice in Wonderland daily cosplay. It's so cute! Yes, it's simple but not everyone wants to go all out everyday. And it looks comfy. A lot of great tips, thanks Sarah! ❤

Wow juust found your channel a few days ago and I love it! I need to go back and watch all of your videos now, very well edited and amusing! I don't even sew but I like to see other people make costumes. Great vid!

oh my gosh i love the bird!! im so exited to see it!

listening to the big tier supporters list at the end grow in numbers everytime you read it out makes me so happy for you, as soon as i get a job you can bet that i will be on that list

im neither a sewist or a cosplayer but ur vids are always so enjoyable and cozy i love listening along while i do my own projects! Also really hyped to see you cosplay my bird son omg!!!!

I was just about to make a very similar dress of my own design. Way better now that I have yours! 🤩😍

TheClosetHistorian has an amazing series on pattern drafting a basic bodice and skirt block which are fantastic for being able to make your own patterns! this looks amazing btw

It came out so lovely! I really love the strawberry look you did but they were all very wonderful. This video also made me realize I have a perfectly good top sheet I've not used. I'm thinking I might just make a few pillow cases now with it instead of having a couple that don't match lol.

Very good tutorial, this is perfect for a beginner lolita As a hobby sewist and a veteran lolita i approve 💕👍

Super cute! 😂 And those traitors at the end are so good!

What a wonderful dress! I could see this as being a non-Lolita item as well. It's truly quite versatile and I'm getting a few ideas of my own, as a non-Lolita woman. But the Lolita style really suits you. Very, very well done on joining the gathered skit waistband to the bodice. A most excellent job!!

I missed you so much so happy you finally posted

As a Indy Lolita brand I agree. Wonderful video!

Been looking for something like this for awhile 😭 Lalaloopsy here I come!!!

This is such a great video, 10/10

Very cool!!

Loved this glad I found you

This is so cute! A method of gathering I saw a couple times but haven't tried yet is using a zig zag stitch at a long length and zigzag over a length of yarn and then you can slide the fabric along the yarn to gather.

Thank you for the pattern !!! I will use it wisely hehe :)

You're going to be the best Tulin ever! Good Luck!