Batman Jumper Knitting Pattern

 I'm taking a hiatus. I'll try to be back as soon as possible guys.

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DIY Simple Skirt With Pockets

The skirt is very simple to make; I made two in under 3 hours. However, if you have never sewn pockets before it'll really slow the process down. I found it hard to explain the pockets, so I might make a video for it.

First cut two pieces of fabric.
They should measure

hip measurement multiplied by 0.75
desired length + twice the width of elastic + hem (around 2cm)


Then you need to cut out four pieces for the pockets

You can decide the depth of the pockets and width, but MAKE SURE YOU CAN FIT YOUR HANDS IN YOUR POCKETS! I made mine roughly 19cm by 15inches

Finished all the rough seams, I zig zag stitched mine to prevent fraying.


Pin two of the pieces together right side together
repeat with the other two pieces

leave around 2cm and sew like so
reverse stitch at the beginning and end



Iron do so you create a flap.

HARD BIT!


Place the pockets were you want them
(tip : look at your other skirts to see where you prefer your pockets)

Pin the pockets so the flap is facing the fabric but not pinned down.
Flip the pocket over and pin it to the other pieces of the fabric.
The skirt pieces should be right sides faccing.


Sew the pockets in place and remebering to reverse stitch.

Be careful not to stitch the pockets together!


It should look like so

Pin the edges of the skirts together and then sew the sides, making sure you don't stitch close the pocket.


Iron flat the seams.


Fold over the top, so you have enough to create a channel for your elastic.

Iron flat and then sew a channel leaving a 4 cm gap in the stitches.


Attach your elastic to a safety pin or bodkin and thread it through the channel.
Don't lose the end of the fabric!


Sew the ends of the elastic together.
(tip; melt the ends of the elastic to prevent fraying)
Sew the gap closed

Fold the ends of the skirt and then iron flat and then sew to creat a hem.


Sew applique if you want.


(finished)

And tada!


(pockets)

I love making pockets, and since the skirt is poofy, they are quiet concealed.


(very happy with the skirt)

To make the skirt more poofy, just times your hip measurement by a bigger number, however you will have more 'bulk' at the waistband.


You can get some really cool shapes from rectangular cut out fabric, but I haven't really tried it out my self. I hope the tutorial was okay to follow!
Let me know how yours turned out!


What would you love to be able to sew?

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DIY: Simple Halter Neck

A tutorial for sewing you own halter neck!

Sorry for my sad face!

Just click to enlarge, I'm sorry if it's unclear!

Please email or comment if you need things explaining better.

I was meant to post this tutorial years ago :')

Me wearing it years ago.

The halter neck is pretty much backless, so I would pair it up with a swimsuit or tshirt.

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Slash My Back

Just a quick post, with tutorials and tips.

One of my friends 'is it just me or does everyone dress the same at college'
This is so true! It made me think of ways to avoid 'dressing the same' It's nice to be able to set yourself apart.

Thrifting
buying second hand and from charity shops saves alot of money and most of the time the item is no longer sold anywhere else or vintage!

Buy Abroad
when you're on holiday, the markets are quite good place to start, but I'd double check the quality

Buy Online
If you buy from an Indie brand, handmade or from a foreign country it's unlikely to bump into someone wearing the same clothes.

Raid relative's wardrobes
saves money and who's likely to be having the same things from 20 years ago?

Sew
easier said than done, but I love being able to make unique clothes that no one else has

Revamp and DIY
add a couple of beads, fabric paint, tie dye, stud, the possibilities are endless.
Go to shop you wouldn't normally go to sch as goth shops and

I thought I would post an old tutorial I did years ago


Get jumper or Tshirt
Tailor chalk the back where you want to cut (like so)
Carefully cut along the lines, making sure you don't cut the front


Simples!

I've had this jumper for 4 years, it's been to Germany, Hong Kong and HIM concert.
I love it to pieces :)


2008 when I first posted this tutorial.

I hope you like this tutorial, I'll be posting some more.
Happy Leap Year day too!


Do you feel everyone dresses too similar in your workplace?

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Smart Sailor

The Sailor Cutsew from GLB vol 40 didn't take long at all to sew.

A night project, although the collar was quite hard to figure out :(

Salute!
It's nice and casual enough for daily wear too:) Although I hate sewing with strechy fabrics, I need to practice more!


I think I need to loosen the elastic in the arms too. For some reason my forearms and wrists are quite thin, but not my biceps :/


front and back
Thanks Mr Nice Guy for the photo of the back ^_^ I couldn't find my interfacing so I used black cotton instead for the interfacing of the button strip.


IW cutsew, IW hair tie
Here is the tutorial just click to enlarge :)

Unfortunatly I wasn't really a smart sailor going out drinking.
Note to self and everyone; know your limits

Sumo
Thanks Larry for the photos. I lost my necklace and house keys that night :/


What's your favourite fabric?
I prefer sewing with cotton, but I love silk.
...what have you lost when you've gone out?

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Gothic Lolita Bible Scans - Inspiration

The Gothic Lolita Bible is a Japanese Mook, which contains alot of inspiration for both fashions. many come with stickers and sewing tutorials, however if you only want sewing tutorials, you're best off with Gosu Rori, which is only sewing tutorials and a few brand releases.

I thought I would finally share some scans from some of the issues I have.
Click to enlarge.

(Winter 2010)

Tutorials included (Vol 38) - Collar, Deer Stencil, Jewellery, Stocking, Head Bow, Rabbit Plush, Headpiece, Candle, Apron, Wreath


Putumayo <3


GLB also includes Kodona, Aristo and Goth.


I really enjoy the street snaps part. I love seeing how people wear the clothes.


Winter 2009

Tutorials included (Vol 35) - BTSSB Fur Bag and Bow Choker, 2 BPN Skirts, Na+H Choker, Chocochip Cookie Jewellery, Innocent World Bows, Sock Toppers, Bag and Wristlets.


I really like the red x black tutu and the girl's outfit!


Summer 2011

Tutorials included (vol 40) - VM Hair Tie, IW Sailor Cutsew, BTSSB Headdresses, AP Choker and Bow, BPN Skirt, Putumayo Choker, Chocochip Cookie Headdress, Zigzig Bag


The GLb often include useful tips on make up and wigs.

I really love the Goth style on the street snaps and I plan to make the Sailor cutsew in the near future :)



Do you have a magazine subscription?
What do you think of Gothic Lolita Bible?

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