Gothic Lolita, anyone?

[PiercedPrincess]

I love the stuff in the Gothic Lolita bible and the Gosurori (think that's the right spelling). I found this website that has instructions on how to use and resize the patterns (for those of us not built like a Japanese teenager. xd ) if you don't speak Japanese! I was so excited I literally danced around the house. Just thought I'd share:

http://www.antipope.org/feorag/gosurori/

(Hey! I did spell it right!) ^_^  

[curli]

That's awesome! I don't usually make much gothic lolita stuff, but I do costumes for theatre so I can never have too many ressources. Thanks alot!

Do you make lots of gothic lolita clothing? If so, do you have any pictures?  

[PiercedPrincess]

curli

That's awesome! I don't usually make much gothic lolita stuff, but I do costumes for theatre so I can never have too many ressources. Thanks alot!

Do you make lots of gothic lolita clothing? If so, do you have any pictures?

I haven't yet. It's one of the reasons I was learning Japanese, actually. To be able to read the patterns. xd I know there are ones you can find here and adapt, but I just love the Japanese magazines. Now I have to start saving to go ahead and buy them! ^_^  

[Usagi Zendrake]

My daughter's gone all loligoth.

I think she used that site to make herself a skirt already. And she looks in the standard pattern books for designs that can be altered to fit the loligoth style.  

[acornio]

i made a short poofy dress with puff sleeves and cherries all over it, and i bought platform shoes to match, but its more little girlish than gothicy.  

[the Rain Maker]

Ooooh, fun! I've been looking for loli patterns, now I need to breakout the velvet and sew!  

[Lychee Fruit]

Many of the patterns in the EGLBs are really quite simple. I think what makes them loligoth is the things you add to them after basic construction. I've found that vintage 40-50's patterns make pretty good conversions into the EGL style. ^__~  

[PiercedPrincess]

I've never seen any vintage patterns that I would really consider close to what I like. ^_^ I'm a fan of the much more complex fashions. I like the patterns in the Gosurori better than GLB, but I still LOVE GLB. So many extras and pics for ideas. I just wish it was easier to find the magazines. Back issues of Gosurori are especially hard to track down. confused  

[PiercedPrincess]

Since you mention other patterns though, for people looking to alter basic patterns, I suggest square dance patterns. The best ones I've seen are by Fann Burrus. They have one called Bag of Tricks that can make an entire wardrobe. ^_^

Lemme find the link.... here it is:
http://www3.sympatico.ca/drholmes/prom/promfann.htm  

[Umberella]

Ooh...squaredancing patterns. I hadn't thought of that-but you are right. That pattern is great! I think I'll have to get that soon.  

[NightRainSpirit]

bump stare i guess  

[Maid Yakui]

*worships you* thankyou! i've been searching everywhere for a site like that! =)  

[PiercedPrincess]

Blackening Rose

*worships you* thankyou! i've been searching everywhere for a site like that! =)

Glad someone else found some use for it. ^_^  

[BabyLondonStar]

I love making gothic lolita clothes and accesories, I've only made them for myself in the past and have never used any patterns or anything (too much ADD, can't follow patterns).  

[PiercedPrincess]

I just bought two issues of Gosurori at an anime convention. It's pretty amazing. ^_^ $14 for about 20 patterns, I'd guess (each magazine). I didn't count. Mostly complex dresses, but lots of skirts, coats, jackets, and accessories too. One has plushies and SD clothing but I didn't get that one. Now I can't decide what to make first. ^_^