✂️Making My 1st Lolita Dress! | Re-creating A.P's 'Lovely Tartan JSK' ❤️ (Lolita DIY)

[@Dezzie649]

For future if you haven’t figured it out yet, you can sandwich the bodice between the skirt and a sewn in pettieskirt 💕

[@Ayum8PigeonAnal]

Is a petticoat the same as a pettyskirt

[@thatonejellifish1563]

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[@DAVIDJONESLOCKER669]

Omg thank youuu 😮

[@ceilingbattles]

This turned out amazing! I've recently been sewing more dresses and I always get so tangled up in figuring out lining and hiding seams. (my favourite way I've seen recently to hide the waist seam allowance is to attach them all together with the complete bodice in between the skirt and skirt liner so its only visible if you lifted up the skirt but not the liner, if that makes sense)

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! 🥰 Also yess!! That was another method I had thought of doing which I think works just well, I just wish would have thought of doing it sooner lol 🙃 But there's also ways a next time, and next I make something with lining I'll try make sure to walk through my process a little bit more on the off chance it can help someone else avoid the mistakes I made.

[@JellyGummy26]

your dress came out looking way cuter than the original because the gathering at the bottom is way tighter making it look so much fluffier i absolutelty love it 🥺

[@Otra_Chica_de_Internet]

Omg thank you for uploading this!! I'm starting to get into sewing lolita and these kind of "sew with me" videos are really helpful 💖💖🎀

[@SewBlack]

No problem! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Good luck to you on your sewing journey 😊🍀

[@ro-fz1jt]

Go to a sewing class they are the profesionals

[@sugarbunniesx3]

I made really similar one but it was a skirt, payed only 10$. Im so proud of myself and i love how cheap materials are cheap

[@sophisteacated]

this is so cute, what an amazing recreation! I haven't worn lolita in like a decade but this makes me wanna pull out all my mooks and start sewing haha.

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much! ❤️ Yesss, do it! Touch the spindle! Touch it!! LOL 😂

[@chibivesicle9612]

Yes! Lovely video! I love sewing videos and pockets of course. I now regret throwing out the old english GLB that came with full patterns when I moved in 2009. I have too many other sewing projects on the go right now, but it makes me wish that lolita brands would sell their fabric sort of like places like marimekko. I love so many prints, but skirts and jsks are always so short and I spend a lot of effort trying to find pieces that are below my knees and have pockets.

[@SewBlack]

Thank you! I too love sewing videos and pockets 😂 lol! If you're interested in getting any of the GLB's or even the Otome no Sewing books to try and make your own lolita pieces, you can find them for a pretty decent price secondhand on places like Mercari, Rakuten, Frill or even on Lacemarket every so often. I purchased a listing on Mercari for just the GLB patterns a few months ago (last unboxing video) and it ended up being around $2 per pattern (I think I got 5) which I don't think is too bad. - Also that's definitely the benefit of making your own clothes, you're completely in control of everything so you never have to worry about whether or not something is going to fit you properly or have pockets!

[@nue_nue_27]

It turned out to be so pretty! I want to learn how to sew my own clothes.

[@hellocyndie]

I've been sewing Lolita dresses all winter long. It's been so refreshing! Love your dress!!!

[@SewBlack]

😊 Thank you!! And that sounds so nice! It's starting to warm up where I live and I'm really looking forward to expanding my wardrobe by making some fun lolita summer themed pieces to wear!

[@elsapink]

i just started my first sewing lessons and watching your videos is so inspiring. thanks for this video!

[@nooka3655]

You absolutely nailed it! This is such a good inspiration for me. I've been considering trying to sew lolita dresses for a while but being a beginner I can't get my head around reading patterns haha. Videos like yours only make me want to dive in and have fun as you did :)

[@SewBlack]

Ahh 🥰 Thank you so much!! Also I really hope you do dive into making your own lolita clothes and come have fun with the rest of us because it really is so much fun!

[@stonersiren]

making these dresses yourself honestly seems like such a great thing when you have the skill since they're so hard to get and expensive... i love how yours turned out, it's perfect!

[@fishstixx9737]

Yesssss thank you so much for this lolita sewing tutorial! Unfortunately these style of clothes aren't available near me in person and I've had to order online. This should help save me money!

[@ladymcquillion]

I clapped with glee when I saw the title of this video, and I absolutely delighted with everything you did. And as someone who has been overthinking attaching a skirt to a shirring panel, I am so, so happy that you talked about ways to do it.

[@SewBlack]

Ahh ❤️ I'm so glad you liked it!! Also next time I make something with back shirring, I'm going to take some time to walk through how I assemble that piece since I think it could be helpful to others who are trying to make their lolita pieces as well. It sucks that there isn't a lot of lolita related sewing content available on YT for people to reference, so if I can use my channel to contribute in that area I definitely will! Good luck on attaching your shirring panel! 🍀😊

[@irios1066]

I just found your channel, and I am so grateful to you!! I absolutely love lolita fashion but I can't afford 200$ dresses, so now I have a way to wear the style I love

[@ToastyTries]

Omg I can't believe hoe cute those ruffles are!

[@madylittler]

I'm a plus size lolita who loves bittersweet but it's incredibly difficult to find in my size. I went to a lolita swap meet and ended up meeting someone who had bought two ap skirts and combined them to fit her, dreamy doll room, she did an amazing job and it fit me perfectly However I don't enjoy wearing skirts so I'm planning to make the bodice of a jsk and attach the skirt to it. I'm very excited

[@meghanbrents-houston8648]

Aww, this came out so cute! Loved seeing your process. I just recently came across your channel after finding your Insta, and it's so great to find more lolita sewing content!

[@Littleladyduck]

Heck this is so freaken cute and a very great inspiration ❤️ I'm definitely going to try this out but with some pink and lavender plaid

[@SewBlack]

🥰 Thank you! And yesss! Go be inspired to make all the things lol ❤️ Also a pink and lavender plaid sounds soooo cute! I really how you end up making something with that!

[@sherrythebirthdayclown3634]

I have been learning how to sew by hand and I feel like this might be a project that I might be able to do it will keep me occupied on those days when my pain disease is really bad and I really enjoy your videos they make me smile

[@LavenderBats]

This is TOO cute, I wish I was better at sewing, I'd make this in a heartbeat!

[@holly9154]

it came out amazing!! i'm obsessed with this dress, it looks beautiful

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! 🥰❤️ I am also very much obsessed with this dress lol I just need to find more items to coord with it so I can wear it more often!

[@ghoulishbrin]

Youre so skilled!!! The dress is GORGEOUS! I really need to sit down and figure out everything i need to learn how to sew

[@SewBlack]

Ahh thank you! 🥰 Maybe in the future I'll make more of a tutorial style video on 'How to make your own JSK' or something to help people who want to make their lolita dresses 🤔

[@ghoulishbrin]

@@SewBlack if you wanted to i would definitely watch any video like that! I did really enjoy watching this one too though! This style of video is very relaxing and interesting!

[@Octomundunchkin]

I'm 1000% going to make this dress! Best handmade I've seen. Your video is so well shot, narrated, and edited. I hope your channel beats the biased algorithm somehow and gains the attention it deserves. ♡

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much ☺️❤️ LOL I hope I can beat the algorithm too 😂

[@NerdySillyGirl]

This is adorable 😍 I love it so much! You did an incredible job and the finishing is top tier.

[@SewBlack]

😊 Thank you!! Despite how long assembling the bodice took, I think it turned really nice! I'm also trying to think of something else I can make so that I can use more of those heart buttons lol ❤️

[@yaraamon]

روووووعة تسلم ايديك هايل و استمتعت بالفيديو بكل التفاصيل و صوتك الهادئ بجد شكرا ليك ❤❤❤

[@hellomadmax]

Love love this video! Thank you for sharing💜

[@K0HAKU_97]

Ohmygosh I want the green version! So friggin cute! ❤

[@herminadepagan3407]

I honestly think your dress was cuter then the AP version and you can customize it to your exact taste

[@sakurap]

Ahhh, I jumped on this video so quickly haha (was wondering when next you would upload). I love everything about your first dress! All the shots in the beginning, the step by step overview and the final end dress! It looks amazing! Proud of you too! Thank you for sharing the process ^^ I'll definitely try to attempt my own diy sometime this year xD

[@sakurap]

and you have TWO pockets! amazing

[@SewBlack]

Ahhh ❤️❤️ Thank you so much 🥰 I'm happy that you liked it! And yes, please touch the lolita DIY sewing spindle! lol I need more of you out there wearing your own handmade pieces with me!

[@SewBlack]

LOL!! Can you believe I own dresses with only 1 pocket? Like what did I do to only get 1 pocket? So of course when I made my own jsk I made it with 2 because I think I deserve 2 full pockets inside my dresses damn it! 😂 lol

[@lacebats]

The end result is fantastic! I've started to sew my own lolita things too and I love to see content about it, keep it up!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you!!😊❤️ Also yayyy for making your own lolita pieces! It really is so much fun!

[@berrymeringue]

the dress looks so gorgeous on you and you sew so well !! i hope to get my hands on some lolita patterns and sew my own dress too

[@angelsnaiilz]

oh my gosh this turned out SO cute!! and THANK YOU for adding pockets - i am planning to make my own first handmade piece, and i am 100% adding pockets!!!

[@sherrigroff2373]

I just found your tutorials this morning and I love everything I’ve seen so far! Thank you for making everything so easy to understand! ❤

[@lacybookworm5039]

You're like the Bernadette Banner of Lolita fashion! 💌 I hope that reference made since... 😅

[@SewBlack]

Lol it did, but I don’t know if I’m quite that good just yet 😅

[@triplehearts914]

This video made my heart happy. Im not into lolita fashion anymore but I used to do this often! It turned out so pretty too!

[@alenauta]

What a beautiful video! Loved the dress, the soothing sound of your voice explaining clearly all the process, and the final result. Overall 100% inspirational. A new subscriber from now on!

[@ebunnybee]

Wow you really did that! Your projects are super cute and you're so inspiring! I'm about to go buy a sewing machine lol

[@SewBlack]

Ahh 🥰 Thank you so much!! Also yessss, go buy that sewing machine and post some cute pictures of the stuff you make on IG so we can all swoon over how cute you look in it 💕 Go, Go, Go!! Lol

[@kittyrabies]

Omg queen you are underrated asf

[@SewBlack]

Lol 😂❤️ Thank you!!

[@sarah.skyline]

you look beyond amazing! you and that dress are beyond gorgeous!!! fantastic job,. I would never guess that this was handmade. Inspirational!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 🥰

[@stillconnected4838]

This is so beautiful and you look so beautiful in it!!!

[@sorbetheart]

NICEEEEEEE THE DRESS LOOKS SOOOOO CUTEEEE OHEMGEEEE

[@m.l.warren5219]

How did I miss this one?! Great work!!!🖤🖤🖤

[@malisauxmerveilles2605]

I'm also impressed! You look amazingly cute in this tartan dress! 😻 As a sewist (and craft-lita) I also love this feeling, when you succeed in making exactly what you had in mind! 🥰

[@SewBlack]

Thank you!! Also I love the word 'craft-lita', I think it sounds sooo cute!! ❤️

[@lydiam3913]

SOOOO STINKIN CUTE!! I just picked up sewing again and you have inspired me to make more Lolita style dresses 😍😍😍

[@StitchfullyBewitched]

It turned out super cute!! This is also one of my future inspired projects to do myself as well. Just seeing recreation/inspired clothing is always special because it has its own unique touch of the maker. I just adore yours! 💖

[@MosaicFirefly]

It’s so fun seeing/hearing how happy you are with how it turned out! (Also, the whole set is adorable. :) )

[@SewBlack]

☺️❤️ Thank you so much! At the time I was genuinely shocked at how well it turned out lol

[@EvesterBee]

This is so gorgeous! I have a few GLBs with patterns in, this is inspiring me to learn how to draw out the pattern pieces

[@philodice]

You straight up nailed it.

[@patricianeico3668]

You could use a bias tape to conceal the raw edges on the inside i love your dress 😁👍👍

[@CarriedDiamond]

Amazing work and looks perfect!

[@ron2738]

the skill and how stunning this dress oml tyyyyy

[@ThistlenStitches]

I’ve been absolutely obsessed with the heart lace since you posted your supplies!! Love this.

[@SewBlack]

Thanks so much 🥰 I definitely need to buy some more as there are now sooo many projects I want to make where I think this lace would work perfectly for lol!

[@Torrent-empress]

This is great bc old school lolita was mostly handmade

[@ForgottenTrinkets]

Your dress turned out so beautiful! I can't wait to see your next lolita sewing project!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! 😊❤️

[@KonomotoC]

You look so beautiful in that dress! I always come back to this video once in a while, it's really inspiring. Think it's time for me to finally start a sewing project thihi :3

[@42lolita91]

oh, my god, absolutely good impression

[@mult1coloured]

I loooove this I want the bodice as a shirt!

[@TealCheetah]

Super cute!! Good job! Looking forward to your continued sewing adventures :)

[@SewBlack]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@journeebrianna]

Love your lolita dress tutorial.💕💕

[@ReinaElizondo]

So cute! I love how this looks! Lol the sleeping beauty clip 😆

[@SewBlack]

Thank you!! 😊 lol I had to include that scene, I needed tempt you all into making your own lolita clothes as well!

[@ReinaElizondo]

I'm definitely tempted haha. How do you get your gathers to stay with so few pins? Is there a technique to it? Mine bunch or fold a lot unless I pin the crap out of them.

[@SewBlack]

Normally to get even gathers I’d use 2 rows of gathering stitches but in this case both fabrics I used where kind of stiff which made them easy to gather. My recommendation would be to try using 2 rows of gathers next time as it works on well on most fabrics and keeps things from shifting around while you sew them.

[@terpinator24]

Adorable! Charming!

[@miyakoedogawa]

Your dress is honestly very pretty ! And the way you did it looks professional. Thank you for doing this video

[@missmatchablossom]

I really enjoyed watching your video. It was so calming, informative and amazing to watch. ❤ I loved how you added pockets 😊 definitely will stick around for your videos you continue to make

[@gracemakeslace]

This turned out superb! It looks stellar on you too, excellent job, it looks like it was a bought dress 😍

[@kristychilds3379]

Homg, I absolutely love this!! You did such an amazing job!!!

[@caitythephilosopher]

oh my god! I'm currently working on a dress that I planned to have a similar bodice and i was struggling to find references or how to's for it! This is amazing! You look so cute!

[@arianna-rod]

This dress turned out so good! Thanks so much for sharing your process making it!!! Great job!!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you!! ❤️ So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ashdacraft]

I’m so happy I found your channel! I’m gonna try my hand at my first Lolita cord and this helped so much!

[@katrinamcgregor4467]

Great job on the craftsmanship!

[@soupcults]

this is so amazing!

[@ladylibrum7145]

👏👏👏👏 Super cute - well done! You put so much work into this, and your diligence paid off - now I'm inspired to make a JSK with some fabric I just found. I've made everything BUT a shirred JSk and watching this has given me that positive boost I needed! 😀

[@mirisoji8406]

it came out amazing!!!

[@solbombdoll]

I love this dress and can never seem to find it :( now maybe I'll just make it too! I think the only thing I would have done differently construction-wise, is I probably would have made a tier at the bottom of the lining to add the lace to, so that it would have the same circumference as the skirt.

[@minsharkie]

The dress came out super cute ^-^ you did so well! I really love handmade lolita and i love to see others make their lolita dresses! Just gives me so much happiness and motivation to finish my dresses and wear them ^-^

[@reginene]

Soo cute, reminds me of old school lolita , i love it!!!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! ☺️❤️ I love old school lolita too and would love to try making some of my own old school inspired pieces in the future!

[@bbbbamj4948]

The dress turned out so cut omg!!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@ojyochan]

Omg i'm only through the video to the bodice and it's so heckin' cute already!

[@saintc7790]

You really did that. 👏🏿

[@seishuna6340]

This dress is amazing ! But where did you find the paterns for the bodice ? I can't find any

[@halanebinc9114]

wow its a beautyfull dress 😍

[@LukaBerrys]

amazing dress 💓 this video so helpful

[@nellerez5253]

If you ever have time, could you make a tutorial for the hairbow? It's so cute!!

[@rhearoyality]

im over the moon i found this channel!!!!!!!!

[@SewBlack]

Yayyy! I'm super glad you found this channel too 🥰

[@carinapaulsen4964]

wow this looks so amazing. great work!!!!!!

[@anxiousoptimism5517]

You look fabulous! Gorgeous!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you 🥰

[@Urushi12kitty]

god i wish i knew how to sew and read patterns, this is so cute

[@SewBlack]

I promise it's a lot easier than it looks! It's really just about getting past your 1st project. Once you've made your first dress, blouse, pair of bloomers, etc. the process becomes a lot less overwhelming since you've done it once before and know what to do / not do. So even if you don't have a lot of experience, once you make your first project you can use all of the experience you gained and put it towards making an even better 2nd project! ❤️

[@Cassiterit3]

This is pro! Fantastic work :D

[@angenicurtis8972]

Amazing! This is such a good tutorial!

[@devinbaggs7542]

This is insanely cute, you did such a good job!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! ☺️💕

[@reganrose04]

The bodice looks so cute by itself 😍

[@mariesok4874]

You did such a great job!!! You are so adorable!!

[@SewBlack]

Ahh 🥰 Thank you so much!!

[@PureRaee]

Ahh the buttons and trim is soooo cute! You did a wonderful job ❤️ it’s all so adorable

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! 🥰 I need to find something else to make so I can use more of those heart buttons! ❤️

[@coco-st3wd]

Amazing!!! Where would I be able to find a similar pattern? Even just for the skirt.

[@nija9784]

So cute! Definitely inspired!

[@laraarbelo6485]

You look super cute in that dress!! I have just found your channel and your sewing skills are impressive. You put so much passion in this project and the result is super lovely!😍

[@SewBlack]

🥰 Thank you so much!!

[@vivchibilove]

Woww it turned out amazing! You really went the extra mile in getting all the raw edges neatly tucked away. (I'm usually too lazy!) I do wonder, Why didn't you like the way you finished the lining next to the shirring panel? I think it looks really nice!

[@SewBlack]

Thank you so much!! And yes I did go the extra mile because I was too lazy to dust off and setup my serge at the time 😅 lol So I was really trying to make sure no raw edges were exposed which is what ended up happing on the back panel, hence the reason I didn't like it. Again I did end up finding a solution to keep the back from fraying like crazy, I just would have liked it a lot better if I had through through how lining the lower part of the dress was going to work that way I could have avoided the raw edges showing in that particular area. Next time I make a JSK I'll try to remember to show you all what I'm talking about, on the off chance it can help someone else making their own JSK!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

love it!

[@crudivor]

Wow thats a gorgeous dress

[@SewBlack]

Thank you 🥰

[@EdenAsher]

SO CUTE!