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Hi there!
Are there any Kansas lolis? I tried looking at the memories but the latest post was a year ago or two. I want to make some friends since I don't really know anyone here that are interested in lolitas. I'm from the Wichita area and even though its like the biggest city here I don't really know anyone. Thanks!

Hello there,

since I am planning on going to Halifax next summer (read: move there / do a working holiday and hopefully stay there afterwards) I am looking for lolitas there. I searched for special communities but didnt find any. So here is my question: are there any lolitas in Halifax or or in that area ?

so i got my ruffler foot attached and i did a dry run about 10 inches of fabric, but now it wont feed through which gathers a ton of thread getting stuck in the bottom, or when i do feed it through it does 6 or so good then it goes limp and does not gather and then starts up randomly agian. im using plain cotton. and im on setting 1 which should do it every stitch. ive been putting the fabric between the two black flaps. this is the one i got.

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/singer-ruffler-foot

does this sound familiar or is it broken?

( I will kill you, boy... )

I hope It please you!!

I was reading through my feeds this morning and came across a feature in one of my favorite blogs, Wendy's Gems, of some really cute handmade jewelry that is super adorable and very loliable and thought I would share it with you all.

I am not sure if the owner is somewhere on egl or not, but if you are, feel free to let me know^^

http://hellowendysgems.com/2009/12/29/hello-feature-candeegurl/

CandeeGurl on Etsy

Le Boutique Rouge Blog

Enjoy!

We're all seen the pretty photoshoots, the glam shots, the favourite outfits ...

( but what is your most lol-worthy shot of 2009? )

Hey kids! Is it okay to post a registration for something I've already started/partially completed? I hope so...I really wanted to post this project because I'm pleased with how it's turning out so far. It's a steampunk dress set consisting of a bustle overdress in antique clock print fabric and a cream linen underdress.

The overdress is mostly finished, so I'm posting a combination registration/update. XD

Project Title :  Steampunk Overdress
Short Project Description: An underbust, bustle overdress with corsetted back and front clip-straps for extra bustlage
Projected Deadline: None in particular, just ASAP
Pattern(s) Used: My own
Materials needed: Antique clock fabric (hand-dyed from white to tan), lace, loop trim, ribbon, strap trim, brass clip buckles
Challenges or obstacles : i just really want it to come out as awesome as I hope it will, because I can't get any more of this fabric if i mess up.
Progress: 99% complete; i just need to make the bias binding for the armholes and sew down the last of the lace trim on the neckline.

Preview:


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Now for registration number 2: The underdress

Project Registration Form

Project Title :  Steampunk underdress
Short Project Description:  a cream striped linen underdress with ruffled round collar, shirred waist, long gathered sleeves, and pintuck and ruffle detail
Projected Deadline: ASAP
Pattern(s) Used: My own
Materials needed:  Cream stripe linen, elastic, lace
Challenges or obstacles: Heh. It's time for another round of Erin is Dumb. I really shouldn't sew when I'm tired XD. I was making lovely progress, had the main bodice pieces sewn together, and added the skirt. My first dumb move was not ironing in the pintucks BEFORE sewing the skirt to the bodice; i did it afterward. It's so much harder to keep them even when you can't lay the fabric flat. >_<;; my second dumb move: I accidentally sewed the skirt to the bodice inside-out. You can see in the picture below, the bodice seams are on the outside. GO ME. So the only solution is to rip off the entire skirt and re-do it. However, I can do the rest of the pintucks before I sew it back on, so that's a plus.

( Underdress progress, and my new toy... )
comments? Advice? 

Project Title : Mary Magdalene Loves Flowers JSK and Bonnet.
Short Project Description: A classic JSK and sunbonnet in a baby blue/red victorian damask pattern.
Projected Deadline: No Deadline. Hopefully some time at the end of January, I'm taking my time with this.
Pattern(s) Used: None.
Materials needed: 3.5 Metres of the fabric. A nice heavy cotton. A yard of lining material for the bodice.
Challenges or obstacles : First JSK so that may be a challenge. Lack of knowing how I want it to end up as far as design goes. And also a lack of lace. I nixed the idea of using the lace in the picture, It looks too cheap for my taste. So I need to get some suitable lace to rit dye red to match.