Sewing Updates

I recently finished my first pair of bloomers. I made them simple because I wanted to get a good grasp on how to make them before adding any embellishments. They are very easy to make, and I plan to make more later on with lace and bows. I used Lady Sasa's tutorial  because I found it to be the most clear to follow. 

I'll be posting more updates on my projects. 

Lolita Undergarments: Bloomers

I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season. The tail end of 2014 had me wishing I had spent more time in Lolita, so one of my  New Years' resolutions for 2015 is to re-acquaint myself with Lolita Fashion .

In two years time I have failed to acquire a "working" wardrobe. I have have a few pieces but unfortunately they can't be coordinated into a proper Lolita outfit. So my first step is to build up my wardrobe. 

I am a tall plus size Loli and while many brands do have options for tall plus sizes Lolis, at the moment my budget just doesn't have room for any brand shopping sprees, whether from well known or indies brands. 

I have some experience sewing, and decided  I will make my own basics i.e. bloomers, petticoat, underskirts, accessories. 

To build my handmade wardrobe I've decided to start with the foundation garments: bloomers and petticoats (I will discuss petticoats in a separate post.) 

 Angelic Pretty from Hello Lace 

Bloomers are an interesting garment in the Lolita world, they are not meant to bee seen, but everyone highly recommends wearing them for modesty. I wholeheartedly agree. They are essential for making sure there is no accidental mooning when the wind sweeps up our shirts. 

Some Lolis go for traditional bloomers, with frills and even a bit of pouf to pump up their petticoats. Others opt for more comfortable pyjama shorts (which can be great in winter time if you get the flannel versions) or tight fitting bike shorts. 

All three options are good, as long as the shorts are shorter than your skirt's hem you should be set. 

But bloomers are undeniable the cuter option and of course are traditional. 

 Angelic Pretty from Hello Lace

I've always liked bloomers, they remind me of the historical fashions that inspired Lolita Fashion. I want to make at least few pairs bloomers in solid colors like; white, black, beige, brown, and pink. 

For those that would like to make their own bloomers, here are some links to useful tutorials:

Lady Sasa's EASY Bloomers Sewing Tutorial Lolita Cosplay Cute
Bunnyko's Bloomer tutorial 
Evange Sewing Tutorial : How to make bloomers

New Beginnings

Happy Holidays!

It has been a little over two years since I last posted here and during that time I haven't been active in the fashion at all. I didn't ever stop liking Lolita, I just become too involved in other things and it fell to the wayside for me. Luckily New Years offers new chances and  I am excited for 2015 because I've decided I am going to get back into Lolita. 

For me this means rebuilding my wardrobe and jump starting this blog. 

I plan on posting here more: LBC prompts, Lolita wardrobe building post, etc and starting up a tumblr dedicated to my journey into Lolita fashion and other pursuits: Dolls, Crafts, and Lolita-esque themes.

I hope you will follow me along the way. 

Thank you and I wish you many beautiful things in 2015.