My next victim

Hello ^^ Today, while cleaning out my closet, I found one of my favourite JSK's by Baby the Stars Shine Bright.

I love the print ( Alice is Sleeping), but I haven't worn it in years. I always thought that the skirt was a little bit short. Lately I have been more into longer skirts, that is, at least knee lenght or over the knee.  So, this gorgeous JSK ended up somewhere hidden between all my other skirts and dresses until I rediscovered it this morning. So, on an impulse I decided to make it into a skirt. The reason that the skirt appeared so short was that the bodice was to short on me, so the skirt sat to high on my waist. By taking the bodice away, the skirt would sit lower and give more lenght. So after scaring my friend with this idea, I set myself to it. After some looking around in my cupboards, I found the waist ties that I could use to make a waist band for the skirt (I never use waist ties because they are uncomfortable when I sit in my car. So I have a big box filled with all kinds of waist ties from Lolita skirts and dresses) So, of course  I started by parting the top from the bottom:

Poor dressy

After this I cut the button holes from the waist ties:

I sewed them together at the smallest end.

Then I ironed interfacing in it that is specially made for waist bands.

See, there is a nice waist band ^^

Then I gathered the fabric of the skirt so it was the same measurement as the waist band. And then pinned the it to the skirt, and sewed it on.

All ready for sewing 

After that it was time to put the zipper in place.

When that was all finished, I folded and ironed the waist band in place and sewed it secure to the skirt. Now this is always a little tricky, because this type of waist bands tends to get messy. But when you use enough pins all around, it should not be a problem.

And that was it. 

There, all finished

Now there is one more problem, I have to do something with the left overs. I am thinking of using the bows from the bodice for hair clips, or some other accessory that needs a bow on it. There is also some left over fabric from the waist ties and of course the lace from the bodice. Maybe I just keep everything intact in case I want it to be a dress again. Who knows..

Thank you for reading, see you next time 

Little black dress

Hello ^^.

Long time no see!
Well I have been up to some stuff, and I will make a few updates in the coming days.
So to start things up, I post this little black dress I sewed some time ago. I was supposed to wear it to a wedding, but that day was far to warm for this dress, so I ended up wearing a light summerdress instead.
Now I have worn it a few times during diner parties, and I am considiring to wear it with Christmas.
The dress was easy to sew, and finished in one afternoon.

Happy Chinese New Year!!!!!

Like the title says, Happy Chinese New Year! Why? Well I didn't have the time to update my blog earlier and wish everyone a very happy 2012! And today is Chinese new year ^__^

Yesterday I finally did some sewing again. I am just a bit out of inspiration lately. I really have to push myself to sew something. It took me very long yesterday to decide what to sew. First i wanted to make a dress, then a petticoat, but i didn't have the right fabric. So in the end I settled for an apron, because I still did want to make one.So here it is ^^
I really like the strawberry embroidery patterns. I got them from an online seller. Its a very nice set called vintage strawberries ^^
And this is where the magic happens XDMy sewing spot ^___^

Looooook!!!!!!We got a hamster ^___^
He is an Russian hamster, they are tiny ^^ He is a little demon with his red eyes *__*His name is Chewy / ChewbakaIts soooo hard to take a picture of him because he is very fast. This one was taken with my cellphone. It was a very lucky shot, the best one I got so far -__-;

And that was it, I don't know what else to write XD
Just one more thing, I found on FacebookIts awesome, don't you think ^___^
With Love^^

Just a small update in a busy time

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen
I really really wish I could update my blog more often, but I often don't know what to write, or I am very busy. But every now and then I will update ^^.Today I want to show you all the result of the Butterfly JSK that I was working on a few weeks ago.I wore it at a party last week, it was a lot of fun. My Boyfriend took a picture of me before we went there.

Lol weird pose XD. I am quite pleased with the result of the JSK. I especially like the embroidery on the bodice, but that is because I am a major sucker for embroidery XD.I am wearing it with a bodyline blouse and very very old Baby the stars shine bright socks. 
Well, that was all I had to say for now ^^.My next post will be more elaborate, I will show my newest Lolita purchases. I wish I could do it now, but they are all packed in a suitcase, and I didn't have time to take pictures of them yet.
Byebye ^^

Random update ^^

Hello there,
How are you all doing? Welcome to my new readers ^__^I haven't been around for a few weeks. So I thought it was time for a small update again.I don't have a whole lot to tell though, I am very busy with sewing and also with finding a new apartment to live in.I did get myself a cute new toy ^^I bought a Hello Kitty cell phone. It's a Samsung Star Hello Kitty version.The front The back, it didn't come with the roses, I put those on there myself.
Cute right? When I just got it, everything was in Hongarian, I don't know a single word in that language, but thank God for google translate^___^It is a great phone, very easy to use, it is a lot like my old phone, which was also a Samsung touchscreen.
With a new phone I also needed a new phone cover. I decided to sew my own Phonesock ^^I bought a very cute machine embroidery set some time ago, with cupcakes, so I thought it would be cute to use that set.

I am working on a summerdress for myself. I bought some adorable butterfly fabric some time ago, and I found some matching embroidery pattern, So I started this dress last week.It looks a bit weird here, because my dummy is bigger then I am, I am almost two sizes smaller than her, so the dress doesn't fit her at all XD.
I also bought this cute classical fabric yesterday I am not sure what to make with it yet, but I will just put it in my huge fabric stock ^^
Hmm well, that would be all for now.
Byebye ^^

First day of Spring!!!! And 1 year blog anniversary ^^

Hello,

I have updated my new website with a lot of new items! Please have a look www.petit-angel.nl

Today is officially the first day of spring in my country. The weather outside is lovely, the sun is shining, it is still a little bit cold though, but I am sure it will get warmer soon.I hope everybody is enjoying the sunshine today!

I wish I could go outside, to the park or something, but I have to work :-(. Ow well, I did go to the beach yesterday, so I shouldn't complain.

Also, last Saturday was the 1st anniversary of this blog, yaaay, one year has past already, it went by so fast 0.0 I am so happy that all of you started following my blog. Thank you all ^^I hope I can do another year of blogging.
Next week is my birthday, I am gonna be 24 already. I know I shouldn't say this, but I feel kinda old XD. Aw well, Party time!!!!


New stuff!
I bought myself some new things.For the summer, this cute 50's style dress
I bought it at www.topvintage.nlThat site has a pretty big collection of 50's style clothing, not second hand, all new, also shoes and accessories, all for very decent prices. If you are interested in this style, you should take a look at their webshop. They did win the Dutch home shopping awards a few weeks ago to.The dress has a wonderful fit, but it is a tad to long, so I have to make the skirt a bit shorter. But besides that, it's perfect.

I also purchased this cute weekend-bag:Cute right ^^, It was on sale at the drug store.I will use it when I go on short trips. 
Last week I finished a vest for my Boyfriend. It was quite a project. The pockets for example are rather difficult to make, but I am very satisfied with the results
The fit was very nice for Him. And He looks very good in it hihi * --_^* 


So that is it all for now, time for work.
Byebye

New site

Hello there ^^
Just a quick note.I am working on a new website to sell items and for my commission service.Because I did not have enough time to keep up my original website, I changed it into a blog here at blogspot.The address is still the same though.www.petit-angel.nlPlease have a look, I am uploading everything now, but that might take some time to do, right now I only have two skirts, one portfolio item and the order information up.I hope to have everything up and running before April.I hope to see you all at my new website ^^
Bye for now,<3 Karin

Ready for summer now ^^

Hello, And welcome to my new readers!!
 I FINALLY bought myself a bikini. I have been looking at a certain bikini for a few years now, but I just found it to expensive. It was a sweet print bikini by Metamorphose that was sold in Mfashion shop (Lolita shop in my country). So I kept looking for something similar to that bikini, but I never found anything. When I visited the Mfashion website about two weeks ago, I saw that the bikini was on sale with 60% off, so I decided that if it was my size, I would buy it. It turned out that it was my size, and Mfashion is selling some clothing that I made, and the shop owner told me she just sold a dress, and she could keep the money for the dress and give me a huge discount. To me, that was great, I paid almost nothing for the bikini, and it doesn't really matter to me if I get the money for the sold dress or not. ( my sewing is just a hobby, I don't make a living out of it at all) So this summer I can finally go swimming ^__^



I also bought this beautiful fabric on Etsy. I want to use it to sew something for myself. I never sew anything for myself, but I love this fabric so much, that I don't want to make something out of it and then sell it. I wont have time to do anything with it for now, but when I am not so busy anymore, I will start on it. Off course I will post the results here ^^



The seller was very friendly, she even included a small personal handwritten note in the package. That is something I always really appreciate.
Here is a link to the Etsy seller, please check her out, she has some really nice things to sell: ThisandThatFromJapan



The big commission for a band called Tornado I have been working on is finally finished. I will post pictures of the outfits later. They are going to Finland now for photo shoots, and they will send me some of the pictures. I can't wait to see them ^^

That's it for now, time to go to work.
Byebye

Just a quick note

Hello Guys!!

I have been totally neglecting my blog lately. I am preparing to make a pretty huge post about my trip with my Boyfriend to Spain. I went there for a week at the end of January.
If you would like to, you can check out His Flickr account to see some of the beautiful pictures he took during our trip. There are also a few pictures of me on there ^^. You can find his account here Otkuda
Here is one picture He took of me when we visited the Alhambra. (I will post some more in my report about the trip in my next post)



I have also been very busy with sewing again. I am working on a pretty big project for a band. It's a pretty new band called Tornado, and they commissioned two stage outfits from me. Not Lolita, not at all even hihi, The outfits are kind of 80's glamrock band inspired. It is quit a challenge to sew this, the fabrics are very difficult to work with, but they are coming along nicely.

Hmm that was a short update, but since it is late at night, I will leave it at this.

Have a great week everyone!!

Byebye

Some sunday sewing and new Boots!!

Today I had to do some sewing, and I finished a offwhite classic Lolita blouse. I also started on a classic Lolita skirt, I will post pictures off it when it is finished.
This is the blouse, it is a pretty simple design, not to much lace and ruffles.

(please ignore the petticoat, it's ugly but very usefull when I sew skirts)

And a close up of some details.


For some reason I have been really cold the past few days, even though it is summer in my country. It isn't very warm outside, but it's ridiculous that I am this cold. I sleep with extra blankets and big fat fuzzy wintersocks :S
Anyway, this is what I wore today. A warm knit top, skirt, thighs and another pair of fuzzy warm winter socks ( I love this type of socks XD)

Hmm I wonder why the color of my sweater changed so much in the picture, it is pretty much the same color as my skirt IRL :\

BOOTS!!
I got some awesome boots for this winter!! They are perfect for a winter Lolita coördinate, but also to just wear with a pair of skinny jeans or a legging.
So these are me new babies, adorable aren't they *^___^*


Worn with my skirt



Yes, I am going to have so much fun with these boots, I can't wait for a very cold winter ^^

Bye for now