#I also need to sew up my blue skirt

[humanransome-note]

I have real furniture!

A nice set of drawers, a little night stand, and a recliner. my aunt’s moving up north to what was supposed to be her “summer home” which sounds fancy but it’s a mobile home, simple. Cause her condo association upped the fees and my uncle liked being up north more than he thought he would. Which is why I now have a basically brand new recliner! It’s got a remote! I need to double check what it’s made out of, cause it feels like leather but I’m not 100%.

I realized my room wasn’t really messy, it just looked like it was cause you could see things on the shelves and the bottom shelves were a mess cause of cats.

Anyway, this made me clean (sorta, kinda) and I already planned to not go to the craft store until I made a dent in my stash, but now I’ve actually got space to go through everything.

So the plan is to do that tomorrow, and make a rough plan on what to do with all that yarn.

I’m thinking bags, especially with the obviously acrylic ones.

I bought a bunch of cotton yarn a while ago but the colors didn’t work for what I wanted to use them for, but I think I have a proper project for them now.

I’ve got some big things of baby yarn, and those are probably gonna be blankets, and maybe donated? I gotta find out where and how for that sorta stuff.

Caron used to have a home decor collection which I used to practice knitting (to tell you how long I’ve had these, junior year of hs 2016) they’re like tshirt material tubed over a core of polyester? I think, I tossed the labels ages ago. It was GREAT for practicing because you couldn’t accidentally split the stitches.

Pictures will be taken and friends/family will be questioned if they want anything.

[swordsandholly]

def need more ditzy reader with mechanic 141- the only thing that tops my love for military men is blue collar boys <333

make sure to take care of yourself tho lovie!! don’t burn urself out :))

I for sure want to write more of her. Hopefully after this insane week at work I’ll be able to really sit down and crank out some writing. For now I’m battling my way through Ch 3 of Across the Way

But pls enjoy this little not proofread experimental snippet I wrote for ditzy reader

“Look.” Your landlord sighs loudly. Like you’re the one inconveniencing him. “I’ll send someone out.”

“That’s what you said two days ago! And three days before that!” You stomp your foot at no one just to get some of the anger out.

“I’ll get to it when I get to it.”

“Why can’t you-“ The line cuts before you can finish. The jerk hung up on you! What the hell!

You pout, plopping down into your desk chair and sighing. What are you supposed to do? You’re not allowed to call a handyman according to the lease and you don’t have a boyfriend right now. You can’t keep washing pans in the bathroom. It’s gross.

You huff.

“Alright?” Simon asks and you whirl in your chair. How does he walk so quietly?

“Yeah…” You pout harder under his steady gaze, slipping down further into the chair.

“You’re a terrible liar, luv.” His eyes crinkle in corners with a smile.

“Well…” You shrug, twiddling your thumbs in your lap. “My kitchen sink has been broken for a whole week and the landlord won’t do anything about it! I called and called and he just keeps saying he’ll send someone and then doesn’t!” Your voice pitches at the end, real annoyance bleeding through into the edges of your words. You fist your hands in your skirt.

“That’s all?” He raises an eyebrow. “Why didn’t you just ask one of us?”

You blink twice, staring up at him. Your face heats and you look away bashfully - not wanting to admit you didn’t think to ask for their help. Stupid. “I don’t want to be a bother…”

“I’ll come by after work.”

“You don’t have to-“

“I’ll be there.” He nods before marching back into the garage. You just blink after him as he goes.

True to his word, Simon shows up at your door with a massive tool box in hand. Really, he still can’t believe you live in such a shit complex. Price pays you well enough. The locks might as well be paper-mache. Simon lowers his mask before knocking. He trusts you with his face - hell you probably forget it every time you look away - but he also wants you to trust him too. For whatever reason.

You’re staring when you open the door. Big doe eyes looking up at him and blinking slowly. He wonders what goes on behind those blank eyes of yours - if it’s nothing at all or such a chaotic dialogue that you can’t process it enough to pay attention.

All or nothing.

“Gonna let me in, doll?” He asks. You startle, not realizing how intensely you zoned out.

“Oh! Yes!” You jump out of the way, letting him into your small studio apartment. Every time he thinks your shorts can’t get smaller he’s proven wrong.

Simon takes a look around, huffing at the net full of stuffies hanging on the wall. Everything about your home is soft - soft colors, soft fabrics. It smells like vanilla, just like you always do when you come into the shop. His eyes lock briefly on a well-loved sewing machine covered in stickers with a project still under the needle. You must have been working on it before he got here.

Did you mean to leave your bra hanging on the back of that chair right by the kitchen? Lacy and lilac. He’ll have to remember that for some other time. Maybe your birthday.

“Let’s ‘ave a look.” He sighs, knees popping as he crouches in front of the sink. It’s a fucking mess, that’s for sure. At least you figured out how to turn the water off.

“Pipe’s busted.” He says. “I can seal it but it’ll take a sec.”

“Okay.” You murmur.

Simon sighs as he turns onto his back to get a better look. He doesn’t miss the way you stare blatantly at his midsection as his shirt rides up. He might adjust some to expose just a bit more.

You really are the least subtle thing in the planet, aren’t you?

“Can you come hold the light f’me, luv?” He points to the toolbox.

“This one?” You ask, as if it isn’t the only flashlight in the box.

“Yeah.”

“Like this?”

“Yup.” At first he expects you to sit silently so he can concentrate, but he quickly realizes that was far too presumptuous.

“Do you have a girlfriend, Si?” You ask quietly.

He huffs. “No.”

“Oh.” You chew your lip. “You seem like the kind of guy that would.”

Simon has never heard a bigger misread in his damn life but he’ll take it as a compliment, he supposes. “Why do you ask?”

“Cause this is boyfriend work and you’re good at it.”

Simon tries to see your logic - he really does - but he just has no clue how those things are even remotely related. Sure, guys fix things for their girlfriends but calling it ‘boyfriend work’ when anybody with two cents could do it is a bit silly. More than, if he’s honest. He just grunts in response, at a total loss for how to respond.

Simon looks down at you. The way you kneel as your cleaving spills out of your tiny tank top - one of many you insist on wearing so often. He can give into temptation just a little bit, right? “Gonna need you to get closer, doll.”

“Oh!” You scoot forward until your knees brush his side. So ready to listen. Cute.

“Can you lean in a bit?”

“Like this?” You lean forward, chest pressing against him while your hand splays over his midsection for balance. Fucking hell.

“Perfect. Good girl.”

It’s bold and a bit uncoordinated even for him. Something Johnny would try. The purposeful choice of words seems to go right over your head. Instead you blush and smile, shifting your hips just a bit. Your chest pushes further into him. So soft.

Fuck.

You’ll be the death of him. Thank god you’re too unobservant to notice that he’s rock fucking hard.

He’s already done with the sink by the time of this little exchange, but he pretends to tighten some useless bolts anyway just to keep you against him a little longer before shooing you away. It’s cute, the way you scramble to get out of the way. Simon turns the water back on before standing, and gesturing toward the sink.

“Give it a try, luv.”

A little furrow forms in your brow as you step forward to turn it on, crouching and standing to make sure the leak has stopped. You turn the faucet off and whip your head around with a grin.

He’s pretty sure you burst an eardrum with the pitch of the squeal you let out, bouncing over and tightly wrapping your arms around his waist. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

“It’s no pro-“ he cuts off as you push up onto your tip toes and press a kiss to his cheek. He can’t help but bark out a laugh. Little minx.

“Oh, I got some lipstick-“ You reach up to smudge it off but he bats your hand away. He’ll wear it back to the garage and show off the kiss he got. Johnny’s going to absolutely fume.

[dollsahoy]

I used the patterns and directions from Dolly*Dolly vol 24 to make a proper kimono--well, I'm sure it has inaccuracies, but it's better than the things I made in the past from trying to understand directions for how to make a proper human-size kimono

I can't read Japanese, and the scans aren't the clearest in places, so there were a lot of instances of wondering what the images were even depicting, but I tried to do what I thought I saw and the pattern pieces eventually corrected me. I can't explain it any better than that. A lot of fiddling with fabric until "Oooohhhhhh, that's what that picture is showing, OK, that makes sense." There are some things I figured out after I had finished the particular part, so I'll need to correct those in the future, once I finally take this off of this doll, which will probably be a while in the future.

I did add maybe a half inch to the length for the Silkstone body

The magazine also shows how to dress the dolls in all the layers. This Barbie has so much batting wrapped around her waist to straighten out her curves.

The main fabric is a vintage cotton that I've been holding onto for years, waiting for just the right project. I did make a simple skirt from it once, but that didn't use much of it. I had to convince myself to use it for this, but I didn't have many options in the doll fabrics that were long enough (I did cut this across the grain, just so I could use smaller yardages) and that coordinated with this doll's make up.

Once I decided to use that print, I figured I'd go ahead and use the small amount of red gingham that I overdyed with pink, which was another fabric I was saving for just the right/completely unknown project.

The obi is a Tula Pink print that I have no idea how it came to be in my stash.

@queenofsquids sent the flocked dot on blue fabric used for the inner collar

(there's nothing of note about the green inside the sleeves XD)

I approached this with more patience than I usually bring to a project, because I only barely knew what it would involve and had to follow all the directions, which is not something I generally do when sewing.

[darkcrowprincess]

In TLO, we are told that the Oracle cannot date. So what if Percy and Rachel were dating beforehand, and then right before she becomes the Oracle, they have a quick wedding ceremony so they’re married, not dating?

*most of my knowledge of how consent of marriage in New York between two 16 to 17 year olds comes from google. So if I get anything legally wrong I apologize*

"Are you sure about this Rachel?"

"I'm sure Percy." Rachel says from inside the single family bathroom at the court house.

"Besides if it doesn't work out we can always get divorce."

"Gee thanks." Percy says sarcastically.

Rachel giggles softly, "You know what I mean Percy. Besides I've got a good feeling about this. It feels right."

"Like I'm about to have a weird vision of the future feeling, or just a regular good feeling?" Percy questions.

Before Rachel can answer Percy's Mom and Paul comes up behind him. Sally smiling with a piece of paper in her hands. Mr Dares written consent. He smiles and waves back. Nervousness fully hitting him

"How did you get your dad to agree to this?"

"Blackmail". Rachel says, finally opening the bathroom door and stepping out.

"Oh". Percy says, stunned at the sight he sees before him. Ocean eyes wide, cheeks turning red.

Rachel Elizabeth Dare is a vision in ivory white. The dress she wears hangs around her all drape like but beautiful. Reminding Percy of greek women in movies. Two pieces of fabric attached to the skirt are also clip around her wrists so the skirt flows and swishes with her. As she move the dress moves with her, as if shes floating in water. The part of the bodice thats attached to the flowing skirt is aligned with white sea pearls. One perfectly lined up in a row, one after another. Circling her waistline. More pears are sewed at the top of the bodice near her chest. Showing a modest but greek style neckline. The look is completely with her red curls still wild but beautiful. A greek style flower laurel on her head, with a bit of white veil going down her back. Her face plain but no less beautiful natural. Big green wide eyes pop amongst the white, freckles all over her body standing out even more, but still beautiful. The most beautiful thing of all is her happy carefree smile.

Percy has said nothing, completely amazed by how beautiful she looks. He feels (embarrassing to think let alone admit) like Prince Eric from that Disney movie when Ariel the mermaid steps out of the shadows for the prince to see her in her pretty pink dress.

Flustred and still amazed Percy comments, "Yo-you look beautiful "

Rachel gives a happy flirty smile back. Eyes Percy up and down in satisfaction.

"No so bad yourself Percy. You clean up nice."

He laughs nervously, and tries not to mess up his styled black hair by running his fingers through it. After the yelling(first time ever really his mom has ever yelled like that and questioned what he was thinking) Percy's mom quickly came around once he fully explained about Rachel becoming the orcale. She again asked him if they were both sure(mainly eyeing her son for his reactions). But quickly became fully supportive with Paul's help. Paul more so getting Mr Dare's written consent, and finding a court house that would marry two teenagers in New York. Sally Jackson not only helped Percy with his hair, she got Percy a suit. A dark ocean blue suit. Plain white dress shirt. Matching ocean blue vest and tie. Percy felt like a ridiculous little boy playing dress up. However seeing Rachel, and her over all reaction. For once Percy felt maybe he did look good too. That they could actually maybe do this.

Percy reaches to hold both of Rachels hands. Linking their fingers together.

"Ready?" Questions Percy(he doesn't really need to.)

A determined look flashes in Rachel Elizabeth Dare's eyes. "Ready."

Percy nods then turns to his mom. She smiles at him.

******

Everything after that is a blur, what Percy remembers most is standing in front of the judge with Rachel. Holding her hands. He would be afraid that he's squeezing the circulation from her fingers, however shes squeezing just as hard back. So good to know he's not the only one freaking out. But soon the judge is having them sign their names on the paperwork. Afterwards he has them recite the typical lines you always hear at weddings.

"Do you Perseus Jackson, being of sound mind and body take Rachel Elizabeth Dare as you lawful wedded wife?" The old judge says, looking like stereotypical old man judge with glasses and gray hair. He has a disapproving look on his face('probably at their ages, but the old geezer can stuff it' thinks Percy).

Percy genuinely grins at Rachel. A soft fragile thing. He is fully putting his heart in her hands. "I do."

The judge continues, "And do you Rachel Elizabeth Dare, being of sound mind and body take Perseus Jackson as your lawful wedded husband?"

Rachel eyes shine. She has a serious look on her face. Not letting her eyes leave Percy she says, "I do."

"Than by the state of New York I pronounce you husband and wife. Young man you may now kiss your bride."

Percy sees a flash of blonde in the corner of his eye in the back of the court house but he ignores it(he's not letting her ruin this. Especially for Rachel). He takes a quick look a his mom and Paul (his parents) both smiling and crying. He finally looks at Rachel who smiles at him in reassurance. Rachel mouths the words 'I have a good feeling about this.' It gives him the courage to finally close the gap. Rachel leans up on her tip toes as he leans down and their lips touch. Warmth and comfort flashes through the both of them. It feels like home to Percy(it feels like he's breaking the cycle. Making his own destiny. They are no longer pawns of the gods)

Percy pulls Rachel closer and runs his fingers through her red curls. Kissing her a little harder. She hums in pleasure.

Too quickly they end the kiss and both pull back. Meadow green eyes meet ocean. Both unbelievably happy.

Hand in hand they walk to Percy's parents. Rachels sees the blonde sitting in the back and ignores it too. Through congratulations from both hugging parents Percy and Rachel dont let go of each others hands.

********

Rachel and his parents are both waiting outside the courthouse when Percy finally goes up to Annabeth. She meets him half way. Walking quickly to meet him. He expects it, but still flinches at the hard punch she gives him to his face( Annabeth is also wearing a silver ring with owl craved into the band. The owl cuts against Percy's eyebrow).

Casually the blonde shakes her fist out, her knuckles brused. Annabeth's eyes are cold, yet her face doesn't show much emotion. "How could you! Especially with her! She's a mortal Percy!"

Percy (ignoring the pain) tries to stay calm, hopefully he can get through this quickly. The quicker he gets through this the quicker he can get back to his parents and his girl- no his wife. His wife now he happily thinks.

"Since when is that your concern Annabeth? I can date and marry who I want. Your my friend. I would think you'd be happy for me."

Annabeth face goes a little red in angrer. Finally some emotion is showing.

" I kissed you, I thought even a seaweed brain like you can even figure out what that means!"

"Yeah you kissed me. Meaning you like me. But that doesn't mean I return those feelings Annabeth!" Percy says through clenched teeth.

Annabeth has worry in her eyes now. "This wasn't how this was suppose to go!" She grips his jacket collar hard and desperate. "You think this will be ok with the gods Percy?! Not only is she mortal, she's the psychic of Delphi too. They will not be pleased with this! They wont like being out smarted like this!"

Percy removes her hands from his person. "Its my life Annabeth! And I get to choose how I want to live it. We both get to. So I'm choosing her." Percy finally gives her and apologetic look. "I'm sorry, but I care for her enough to risk it." It's too early to say love Percy thinks. But he's definitely starting to feel it could go that way with time. "I don't feel that way for you Annabeth. I'm sorry."

Full blown emotion finally shows on her face. Her lip wobbles, and tears gather in her eyes. But than her face goes angry again. Tears finally spill. "I gave up Luke for you. Fine than, if that's how you want to play it. Have fun with your mortal. When the gods get pissed off enough to think of some horrible pay back. Don't come crying to me." She turns swiftly and not looking back. Percy makes a motion to follow her, but Annabeth puts on her baseball cap and goes invisible.

He feels horrible for Annabeth. But he wont let her ruin today. He looks at his hand with his ring on it and smiles. He wont let anyone one ruin it.

********

"What happened to your forehead?" Rachel questions with worry, she gently touches the mark on his eyebrow.

Percy just smiles at her, clasping her hand with hers.

"It's nothing don't worry about it Mrs Jackson."

Rachel laughs at that. The look on her face is so beautiful he can't help but kiss her.

(Don't like don't read. Post hate and I'll block you)

[yikeskauri]

Here’s the modern outfits I was talking about the other day! I wish I knew how to sew bc I’d totally wear these dresses. 😭

Now I wanna design dresses for other characters like Qi Rong, Shi Qingxuan and Pei Ming. Idk why I like those three so much but I do. 🤷🏻‍♀️

If anyone wants to use any of my designs please tag me bc I’d love to see what y’all make!! 💕💕💕

There’s an alternate version with more glitter and concept sketches under here! vvv

I couldn’t decide on if I wanted Hua Cheng’s dress to have a bodycon skirt or one that flows more. I ended up going with the flowy one because I like how the skirt is pleated & loose. The texture looks more interesting to me. I also like the ribbons that help hold the dress together. I need to stop now sorry for gushing over this dress so much. 💀💀

Xie Lian’s dress is supposed to have a lotus on the torso. Idk how well that translated into the design. It was originally just going to be white, but I ended up taking the blue from his official design and played with the brightness so the lotus would stand out more. Ofc the blue ribbon reflects the one he has in his official design.

Aaaand ofc they have matching silver butterfly hair clips. Their jewelry also matches Hua Cheng’s boot chain thingies.

I really like how these designs turned out so I can’t stop talking about them… sorry! 😭

[sovonight]

WE WANT PICS OF THE FABRICS PLEASEEE

here they are ^^

i ended up getting 5 total that day, it was pretty heavy to walk back with haha

the blue floral cotton fabric was going to become a skirt, but now i think it won't drape well enough for the skirt design i had in mind so i'm rethinking what to use it for

the black fabric is sheer with gold embroidery and holo sequins, and i'm thinking of either turning it into a sheer overlay skirt, or finding another fabric to go under it and layering them for a regular skirt

the yellow/gold is a cotton/poly blend that's turning into a radri shirt, and while i got 5 yards to have more than i need i'm now worried i might not have any significant scraps left over >_< we'll see

the green fabric is a lightweight linen that i'm turning into kind of a loose gathered shirt/dress that i might just wear as pajamas, idk. this one i got because i loved how it felt to touch

the gray fabric is a midweight (?) linen that i'm thinking of using for a corset and/or a dress of some sort, idk yet. i was really into the color when i was there in the store bc it looked like such a soft dusky lavender, but when taken out into the light it just reads as plain grey, so tbh i have regrets about this one T_T it was just ~$8 USD/yard though so i can't be too sad about it

i also got some fabric squares at the dollar store (above) and some fancy ribbons (below)

the dollar store fabrics i got mainly for ita bag/merch display purposes. i have a lot of keychains but nowhere great to put them (i don't like putting them on my keys bc they add bulk, and i don't like having them on my bag bc they make noise--i really just like keychains to look at them) so i might cover a board in fabric and display my keychains there

the ribbons were kinda expensive, like twice the price per yard of any fabric i bought there. but i feel like they were probably comparable to usa prices, so i don't think it was a loss 🤷 just maybe not a killer deal lol

some of the ribbons kind of match up with the fabrics i got, but the only ones i'm really considering using together at this point are the sheer black + black/purple/gold ribbon. the other ribbons i'm just going to keep in my sewing box until i find the perfect application for them

[sillyteenagegirlinlovewithblocks]

Unable to attend

Pairing: mcd Garroth Ro’Meave x fem! reader

Cw: NSFW. People being happy.

As the lord's sister, you must assist in any way possible but it also means to put your feelings aside no matter how badly it kills you inside.

As head guard of the village, you must serve your lord. Do not have feelings, you need to do what is necessary to be a good guard.

Every morning the sun shines directly on y/n, illuminating her gorgeous skin and her raven black hair.

It always takes at least an hour for y/n to come down the stairs.

She takes time to get ready, to carefully brush her hair and style it.

After that, she picks out her outfit for the day.

Usually, she wears pinks and purples with green but today she decided to wear a dark blue dress with a white skirt and puffy sleeves that are see-through.

Finally, she heads downstairs, and when she does she is met with Zoey and Aphamu at the table with Levin. They are both fawning over him too much to notice she walked past them to grab some food.

“Aphmau, I must shop today I'm in need of some herbs. Do you wish to come with me?” y/n mentioned.

“ mhm yes, I suppose. I do need to grab a few things as well” Aphamu hummed.

After sitting down and eating breakfast both girls got ready to leave. As they were leaving of course they were stopped outside the door by commotion going on.

Quickly both girls try to figure out what is going on.

It’s an argument between Garroth and two O’Khasis guards standing in front of Zane the high priestess of O’Khasis.

Aphmau steps in and talks to Zane. After a moment of conversation, aphamu blurts “So if the problem is his helm then he will just remove on the wedd- “

“ No “Garroth cuts her off.

“ No?” Aphamu repeats his words back to him

“ I will not take it off” he exclaimed

“ in O’Khasis it is a law for a guard to obey his lord and can be punished if he does not lord Aphamu “ Zane points out

“ Garroth I demand you remove your helm for the wedding “ Aphamu’s voice wavers in unsureness it’s obvious she doesn’t want to be saying this but she is in the presence of someone higher position than she is.

“ then I’ll quit!” He snapped.

“ garroth! What has gotten into you!?” she questioned

“ Wait! “ y/n finally spoke. “ aphamu may I speak to you for a moment “ y/n took her aside by arm and whispered in her ear.

“ what if you just let him off his duties that day and if he chooses to attend the wedding then he will be within the dress code, wouldn't that work?” she asked

“ mhm “Aphamu hums “ I have made a decision! Garroth will take the day off and if he chooses to attend the wedding then he will be in dress code!” she exclaimed loudly for them all to hear “Now I and my sister have matters to attend to in the village may all of you have a wonderful day” she calmly said while taking y/n arm to begin their errands.

The day goes on and here comes the next day, the wedding day!!!!!!!!

All day is spent with the girls in one house and everyone is doing something.

Cadenza is sewing the last touches on a dress she hasn’t finished.

Y/n is doing Donna’s hair.

Kiki is doing donnas makeup.

Emma is preparing the food.

And Aphamu is helping finish building the wedding spot.

After all was done and the time came it was beautiful The vows and how amazing everything looked the wedding was just beautiful except it was missing someone who y/n couldn't help but feel alone without.

“ aphamu I think I shall take Sir Garroth a piece of cake, it is quite delicious and I think he should enjoy some” y/n explained while grabbing some cake and beginning her way to the guard towers.

Y/n walks up the guard's tower stairs to garroths room with the cake from the wedding he was unable to attend. She thought of him the whole time watching Donna walk down the aisle. She slowly approached garroths door and hesitated before knocking but gained her confidence quickly and knocked….. he answered without his helm on his hair so messy and his eyes tired and heavy as if he had been crying, she couldn’t help but feel a want to hold him

“ garroth I brought you cake “ she spoke softly almost whispering. A little part of her felt targeted by his eyes as he stared at her for a few moments until he finally opened his mouth

“ thank you lady y/n “ he spoke softly before getting closer to her

“I appreciate your care, “ he said staring into her eyes just so intense that he couldn’t take it anymore despite knowing it was wrong.

Against everything he thought, his lips yearned for hers so much so not being able to kiss her has grown mentally painful for him.

His eyes begged for permission his lips couldn’t speak. His lip slightly twitched, wanting to speak but he couldn’t, he didn't want to do anything else but do what he had been longing to do since the day she had given him an apple in the barn she hid him in, wearing that giant white bow on her dress.

In this moment he feels physically weak in the knees at the sight of her.

“ y/n…..you look very gorgeous tonight,” Garroth smirked while eyeing hernip and down.

“ yes t t thank you, you too. Oh uh I mean you look very handsome yourself ” she stutters out.

He laughs a little at her stutter and shyness.

“ you think so? “ he asked

“ of course, I think so, look at you” she spoke boldly while being beat red

Garroths face follows and now they are in silence for a moment.

“ I'm sorry sir Garroth I don't know what came over me to say something like that” she apologizes

“It's quite alright lady y/n, it is a confidence boost to hear “ she laughs

Now returned to silence for a moment the air felt thick like they both wanted to say something but neither could say it.

“ so the cake, I brought this flavor 'cause I was sure you would like it” she announced but he stayed silent while looking at the cake.

I'd like to make it known that y//n has had a lot to drink but surprisingly she has been able to act normal until now and when I say normal I mean she can say sentences “Normally “She would have never brought Garroth the cake it’s unprofessional and inappropriate but she did because she wanted something from him and that is him.

She stares at him for a moment debating if she’s willing to do what she thinks she’s going to do.

“ yes,” she says out loud which causes Garroth to lift his head in confusion.

“Yes what?” he says but is interrupted by y/n lips crashing into lips right after she had done it she pulls back and begins apologizing

“ sir Garroth I am so sorry I don’t know what came over me I-“ she tried to explain but before she could he threw his lips into hers kissing her with raw divine passion. His hands placed on her cheeks while hers wraps around his neck allowing her to put her hand in his hair.

he begins grabbing her arms and then all over her body Desperately grabbing her in any way he can because at last, he can hold the woman he loves after so long.

He pulls away, takes the cake, and sets it on the table in his room as well as pulling her into the room, he closes the door then kisses her passionately again and she lifts her arms around his head kissing him just as passionately. Garroth lifts her and takes her to the bed, laying her down gently.

“ Is this what you want? “ he asks

“ of course “ she breathes he smiles and kisses her while he begins to untie her dress, in 1 pull The dress unravels open, and then throws it aside leaving her in her underwear garments he asks once more

“ Is this what you want “She looks up at him and says

“I love you”

and that was all he needed to hear to pull off her bottom garments leaving her bare then unbuttoning her breast garments leaving her naked in front of him he backed up and looked at her body as he looked down at her he began to undress himself quickly making himself naked.

he sits in between her legs with one of his hands holding her face and the other one slowly putting his cock in her.

they both gasped loudly as he thrusts into her slowly allowing her time to take his size he kissed her neck leaving marks on her collar bone slowly going down to kiss her breast and bringing her nipple in his mouth she moaned with such pleasure hearing her moan made him close making him speed up his Thrusts intensifying there orgasm working up after a moment she begins to twitch into the bed so hard trying escape the intense feeling while cuming.

grabbing garroth he begins to cum not wanting to pull out even though he knows he should he can't bring himself to do so he picks up her leg to get deeper in her he groans as he orgasms pushing himself inside her as much as he can.

They both breathe heavily holding the position gripping each other. After a few moments, garroth lets her go and sits up pulling himself out of her leaving them in silence for a moment till he slowly climbs into bed next to her laying on his back and inviting her to lay on his chest.

she does making both of them gently slip into a deep comfortable sleep with each other.

[dailyshowchica]

Loki Cosplay Part 8

Previously on Loki Cosplay: https://www.tumblr.com/dailyshowchica/761376032329777152/loki-cosplay-part-7?source=share

So with Halloween rapidly approaching, I have been working on the detail work for Loki's trousers, tunic, and coat. I am not done yet, but I am making progress.

First, the trousers. These were the easiest to do, since all I had to do was cut out a bunch of small rectangles out of metallic silver craft foam.

One of these I used E6000, and the other, I used a hot glue gun. The E6000 discolored some of the squares. Since E6000 doesn't dry right away, I covered my work with a plastic bag and weighted it down with a few large books overnight. In pulling away the plastic, I lost some silver.

I also used a lot more adhesive than I thought I would, so for the other leg, I used hot glue. That dries almost instantly, but I'm not sure it's as secure. It'll be fine for pictures, but if I were to wear this to a con, I might want to use E6000 just be to sure it stays together. It worked perfectly for my sister's dance costumes, after all.

Next up, the tunic. That is two pieces that I'll snap on, a chest piece, and a stomach/skirt piece.

I had to think for awhile about how to make the chest piece. In the end, I went with craft foam, and the gold lining fabric I had gotten for the skirt jacket. I cut out the fabric and glued it to a heavy paper template. But as you can see, the E6000 bled through. So, I made another necklet out of fabric. This was double-layered and treated like a ribbon, or waist tie, with finished edges. This fabric frays like crazy, so the edges had to be sewn. Then I sewed the all-fabric necklet in place. I lost more than I expected to in seam allowance, so it's not a perfect match. But it covers the glue stains, and looks pretty good. And Pretty Good is Good Enough. Time to move on.

This is where the scrap pieces of the black vinyl/faux leather came in handy. I looked at pictures of Loki and copied the shapes as best as I could. The vinyl doesn't fray, but I've tried to finish these edges anyway, if only for a bit more security. Plus, the skirt part of the tunic has matching trim to the coat. While the original may have metal trim, I'm just using gold ribbon in a decorative stitch at the edge.

The coat trim is the most work by volume, and work that has to be done by hand. From the Marvel Studios Visual Dictionary, I was able to see the metallic trim on the inside and outside of Loki's coat. And I luckily had SOME of that material handy- it was also thee scarf/tie Crowley used in his Heavenly disguise in Good Omens Season 2. But I don't have a lot of it. Also, this stuff can snag on other fabrics if you're not careful, so I decided it was only going on the outside. The inside trim was a gold-colored fabric remnant I found at Joann fabrics.

Using legal paper, I determined the positioning of the trim stripes. And as I was working, Ruthie cat came to supervise. She loves a good tent, and the coat, hanging on a tall chair with the skirt panels spread out, makes a pretty good tent.

I made the inner trim by cutting the strips maybe half an inch wider than needed, ironed nonwoven fusible interfacing to the back, and rolled back the edges. As I said above, this fabric frays like crazy, so I was very careful yo make sure there were no raw edges.

I have a bracelet of that same chainmail material in blue, so I used that and a scrap of the vinyl fabric to test sewing the mail in place. It works, but given how small the holes in the mail are, I have to move the needle straight up and down, which means there's going to be visible stitching on the inside. Not too big a problem, but it does mean the outer trim has to go on first. Then I can cover the stitching with the inner trim.

I also can't really pin the outer trim in place. Luckily for me, my mom worked for a magnet company for a few years, and I have lots of small, very strong magnets. Those work very well to hold the mail in place as I sew.

The gold embroidery thread was something I bought for my God of Stories costume, but it's too fine for what I had planned. So, to use it up, I'm using it to sew the inner trim in place- it's too thick/prone to snagging to be used on the outer trim.

I opted to sew in a zigzag pattern when attaching the trim. That way it's secure along the whole length and at the edges without me needing to go all the way around, as I will need to with the inner trim. But I can use invisible hem stitching on the inner hem, so it all evens out.

But then Ruthie decided I had worked long enough. But I've got the path mapped out, and sooner or later, I'll get it finished.

See ya next time!

[fastwiemagie]

I had a mighty itch to sew something new for this year's Vienna pride parade! I have my amazing rainbow dress of course, but I kinda wanted to add to my rainbow closet. I have a couple more clothing ideas, but due to what fabric I could find last minute I went with a rainbow flag skirt, with the 6 classic colours.

(So, red - orange - yellow - green - blue and purple.) Doing something with the updated flag would be cool aswell, though I see that one more as a top. I don't know why, but that's how it is! Anyway, for this year's new rainbow skirt I went with linen fabric - because linen is amazing and I love it dearly. Linen always makes me happy and I DEFINITELY need more linen clothes for sure!!

The skirt is made up of 12 stripes (/rectangles) of fabric: each 66cm wide and about 70cm long. I used the pre-made edges of the fabric for the hem, because I like the effect that gives the hem (and it also saved me a ton of work with hemming the almost 8m hem circumference the skirt ended up with!!). Each of the 12 stripes of fabric was gathered down to about 16cm at the top, (after sewing together all the sides) and then attached to the purple waistband.

And yes of course the skirt also has pockets!!!

There was a hole in the green fabric, which I immediately had to mend before it gets bigger. I covered it with a fabric patch cut from a scrap of the green fabric (see pic 5 for what I did, I folded the scrap around the paper shape I've drawn, removed the paper and hand stitched it over the hole).

[id]9 pictures in total:

First two show freshly bought fabric in rainbow colours: red - orange- yellow - green - blue - purple arranged in semi-rainbow-shape on a wooden table. The fabric is folded up in different rectangles. Under the fabric are 5 rolls of satin ribbon arranged. The satin ribbon is in the colours of the lesbian pride flag.

Pic 3 shows the washed fabric hanging on a metal drying rack, so it can air dry.

Pic 4 shows the cut to lenght individual pieces of fabric lying next to a purple/violett sewing machine, all ready for action!

Pic 5 is a close up of a paper pattern piece about to be cut out, with a pencil, a cute purple ruler, sewing thread and a brown muffin shaped pin cushion arranged aesthetically.

Pic 6 shows the rectangles already joined into a skirt, with the top edge gathered down, lying on the wooden table next to the sewing machine.

Pic 7 and 8 are close ups from the pride parade: they show a young fat white woman with long brown hair wearing a sunny-yellow summer top with big poofy sleeves and a red sports bra underneath. She's got classes and for accessories magenta coloured felt flower earrings (with yellow flower middles) and a rainbow flower necklace. You can see her friend in the background of the close-up (with her head cut off). It's a thin white woman, wearing a shiny silver-white close fitting cropped bodice and a circle skirt with pink, white and purple srtripes on it. Pic 8 shows the above mentioned two young women hugging and enjoying a moment of peace. There's a rainbow banner ceiling above them.

Finally, Pic 9 shows the young fat white woman with long brown hair standing ontop of a relatively empty pride parade truck, she's smiling and showing off her rainbow flag skirt. A green cloth scarf is tied like a belt around her waist and you can now see that she's wearing dark red velvet shoes with socks in a very similar colour. [/id]

[iheartchv]

hello! may I please request a match up? if so, here are the deets, and thank you 🤗

My name is Jade, I'm 21 years old. I have black and pink shaggy hair and blue eyes. I'm a Southern goth girl, slight accent but gets deeper when excited/angry. I dress in a romantic goth/big titty goth girl style, so lots of dresses and skirts and fishnets and those types of things. I always wear nails, not super long, but the ones I'm currently wearing are red to white and look like blood.

I love to play video games, read, watch movies, knit, sew and bake. If it involves horror, I'm reading/watching/playing it. I'm going to school for cybersecurity, and I work part-time selling baked goods from my house. I prefer to stay inside rather than going outside, however I do love me some late night drives to go get snacks, or just driving around and listening to music.

My personality is maternal, kind and sweet. I'm very quiet and I love to laugh. I'm always so smiley and just so happy. I have ADHD so I have a very small attention span and I have kind of a "bimbo" mindset. Very sweet and nice, just airheaded and very shy.

I cry when I get yelled at, and I have bipolar depression, so I just need someone who will be very patient with me. Manic episodes usually end up with me having new hair colors, so I change hair every month of so.

What I want in a partner is someone funny and someone who can be sweet, even if it's in their own little ways. The love languages I prefer receiving is physical touch and words of affirmation. What I give is quality time and physical touch. I don't care how old someone is compared to me, I just want someone level-headed and mature.

🤔 I'll match you up with....

Simon "Ghost" Riley 💀

I think Ghost would fall for you

You may seem like the quiet type but he can't resist your sweet loving personality

You're the opposite of him, something that he craves

Level headed ✔

Mature ✔

Funny and sweet in his own way ✔

Physical touch is everything to him

If you give it, he will return it

Hugs, cuddles, he'll do anything to keep you close to him

He'll also try his best to give you words of affirmation

He's more of a man of action than words, but he does try

"It's alright, love. You're fine the way you are."

"You're beautiful"

"I love you

Those words combined with his arms around you would make you feel better

If that's not enough, he has ways to show you how much he loves you 😉❤

Anything you want or need he will do it for you

He loves seeing you happy, seeing you smile

Hearing you laugh, too

Everything about you makes him feel alive

This man will give up his life to protect you

Anytime when he's away, and he finally comes back home he kisses you and loves you like there's no tomorrow

[this-ag-doll-is-a-butch]

Clara Montoya: Autistic???

I've been getting back into AG for almost a year now. Josefina has always, always been my fave, since we were both nine years old.

I've been thinking about how I want her to have a counterpart in her time and location to actually interact with in period-appropriate ways. She never received a Best Friend doll, though :(

But really, her whole story is centered around her family anyway, and I've seen people talk about how 2005 GOTY Marisol Luna has been used to create Clara dolls. And yep, the resemblance is real.

So I have plans to get a Marisol and make her Clara. Although they may take a some months to come to fruition, considering all my other doll and fandom and plushie collection goals and IRL expenses 😔

But it's free to think about Clara's character and plan for what I want her collection to encompas.

The thing that strikes me most, looking at her now with the adult knowledge of being autistic myself- she REALLY seems like a character that one can headcanon as autistic with ease.

She's logical and practical and literal to a fault. She hates change and getting dirty and wants to keep everything organized. Sewing and embroidery are her special interests! She bonds with Tía Dolores through those interests! She clashes hard with Francisca, who just does not want to make the effort to understand her.

She has strong attachment to objects, to the extent that it becomes a huge part of the plot in "Josefina's Surprise." (The altar cloth, Niña.)

Niña is her comfort object, for fuck's sake!!!!! She manages to relinquish primary custody of Niña to Josefina, but ONLY after Tía Dolores managed to give her a new comfort object (Mamá's silver thimble.)

I mean, I think I need to closely reread all Josefina's series and acquire all short stories and the mysteries. What else is going on with dear Clara and her autism? Does she have sensory issues???

It goes without saying that Clara was never deliberately written as autistic, and of course in 1824 New Mexico, a word didn't exist for autism. But we autistics have always existed.

In terms of a potential collection- obviously Josefina's nightgown straight-up seems to be Clara's camisa and IDK how to feel about that. How can Josefina not have her nightgown??? 😭

One potential solution I've been thinking about is a similar nightgown for her but with a different neck ribbon. I can't sew, but it seems Etsy seller Magnoliawillows makes a similar nightgown with a blue ribbon which could be Josefina's new nightgown.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1325115163/josefina-montoya-style-night-shift

Also, I know her BeForever nightgown exists too. But I'm not as emotionally bonded to it, since it came after "my time" lmao. Maybe it would be nice if Clara and Josefina had summer and winter nightgowns 🤔

And I could get Josefina's BeForever bed for Clara! That's another reason why I want a Clara- to have a way to use more of Josefina's collection as I acquire it, especially the BeForever items.

And if AG could just get off their asses and GIVE JOSEFINA LITERALLY ANY COLLECTION AT ALL AGAIN, it would be great to buy whatever is (re-)released new and use it mostly for Clara, because that way I could have the beloved Pleasant Company versions of my memory yet also support Josefina's collection today.

Meet Accessories/Outfit ideas- Josefina's PC red-ribbon nightgown as camisa, different rebozo, moccasins, extra pair of Josefina bloomers, indigo skirt (although it would be interesting to try and see if someone sells/would make a skirt closer to book illustrations... however, 1820s New Mexican sisters, even in a well-to-do family like Josefina's, definitely shared clothes. So it would make sense from that perspective).

She'd need a doll-size pair of scissors, which Tía Dolores gave her, of course. And I'd want her to have some kind of necklace, because all AG historicals did/do. I'd need to know more about necklaces from then, though... perhaps some kind of mílagro, or Saint Clara symbol/medal? I'd want her to have a little sewing & embroidery kit to hang on her belt, too.

One thing that would take a lot more work, yet would make an amazing story, would be to somehow find another little doll's-doll like Niña. I have a whole story idea where some kind of secret room somehow gets found (maybe at Abuelito and Abuelita's house in Santa Fe) and a long-forgotten doll from Mamá and Tía Dolores' childhood gets given to Clara 🥺

Another idea would be to assemble stuff to create a little shrine for Clara and Josefina to pray at (yes I got the idea from the Mini World image). Especially because it would have Mamá's colcha-embroidered altar cloth! And just in general, part of why I connected with Josefina so much growing up was that her family is Catholic, just like mine.

These days, obviously, I'm a grown up monbinary gay ex-TradCath (similar to ExVangelical) with religious trauma, but maybe making a doll Catholic shrine would be a way to deal with that in a more healthy manner...

Anyway I would love to talk about Clara and Josefina!!!! Josefina-lovers please interact!!!!

[dipperscavern]

Hi dippy!!! I know I’m late but congrats on 1k! The celebration idea is pretty epic. I’ve never seen someone do something like this before on here. Would ya mind if I got a fortune telling?? I’m not sure how to go about this so I’m just gonna turn off my brain and ramble. I’m sorry if this becomes too long 😅

I’m 4’10” (stumpy asf ik) and petite but curvy in “all the right places” as I’m told often. I’m black and an #audhdgirly (autism and adhd) so I am pretty awkward, shy, blunt/straightforward, energetic, and very quiet. That quiet shit goes out the window the moment i get to talking about one of my special interests tho (I could ramble on for hours without realizing it which can sometimes be embarrassing). Sarcasm goes straight over my head (bc of the ‘tism). I am always doing something to stimulate myself but I’m clumsy and often find random marks on me that make others concerned. I scare my loved ones often because when I’m overstimulated I tend to go nonverbal and find small, quiet places to be in alone and also bc I tend to go mia or wander around while lost in my head. (There has been too many instances in my life where a full on search party has been sent out to look for me when I’m literally just like under my bed, or in my closet, or something.) I have sensory issues like no fucking other and I’m incredibly creative for no reason at all. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones even if it’s being with them while they do something they like while I do my own things, or just sitting in silence with them (especially if I’m overstimulated) but I also cherish my alone time. I love physical touch (unless I’m overstimulated). I’m a cuddle bug (especially bc im cold all the time. like seriously it’s a problem). I am also very emotional and have meltdowns pretty routinely when upset. I do struggle to showcase my emotions physically (bc of the ‘tism) so most people don’t realize I’m upset until I start crying.

I LOVE food but I am a picky eater (bc of the ‘tism). My style is pretty cohesive. It’s a lot of soft sweaters, flowy skirts and dresses, tights, cardigans, mary janes, and bows in soft or deep colors like browns, tans, dark greens, dark blues, dark purples, whites, blacks, and pastels. I love books and film! I read and watch a lot of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and mysteries. I’m really into history and love writing stories anywhere I can (I carry a journal and pen with me everywhere). I love autumn and winter so much. I love collecting things. I’m OBSESSED with music. I will listen to anything as long as I can vibe to it (from classical to heavy metal). I also play a few instruments including the violin, piano, and guitar. I really love museums, art galleries, fashion, sewing, crochet, and gardens(!). I love nature and animals so much and could wander in a garden for hours just looking at flowers, trees, other plants, and bugs and animals, and nature! I also enjoy making my loved ones things that they can use practically in their day to day life. I’m quiet but observant so I am usually able to make things that are personal to that specific person but benefit them in some way.

thank u for your congrats and i’m so glad u like the celebration!! come, come, and we shall gaze into this crystal ball of mine 🔮

oh… the one i see… are he and his friend gay? no no, wait, false alarm. ahem, moving forward — i see king in the north, robb stark. robb stark would love your curves, and tease you relentlessly about the height difference. he’d purposefully putting things on higher shelves so you need him to come get them (i hate him). robb loves sarcasm, but makes a big effort not to use it around you so he doesn’t confuse you, and would explain any sarcasm/anythign you’re confused about. he’s sooo caring about your clumsiness, always patching you up and catching you whenever you trip (you don’t know how he does it, he’s just suave like that you suppose). and robb loves quality time with u!! you guys doing your own things (as you said), but also knows when & respects when you need alone time. and robb lives for physical touch, he’s such a cuddle bug too’!!! and the garden part awh. robb taking you to highgarden once the war is over so you guys can stroll the gardens for as long as you like, as his thank you to you for sticking beside him all that time <3

[tsumuus]

Congrats for your 555 followers. Can I request a romantic matchup for MHA? I'm Bisexual with a male preference and genderfluid.

About my style: First of all, I give importance to comfort. My clothing is described as conservative by other people. I like to wear long skirts, floral dresses and big sweaters. I generally prefer dark colors, mostlu browns and blues. I use Oxford shoes and vintage bags. I love anything floral; earrings, socks, sunglasses, bags.My appearance: My height is 170 cm. I'm a little chubby. I have big chest and big hips. I have a curvy body that attracts a lot of attention, but I hate it. I have light skin and rosy cheeks. I have dark thick eyebrows, brown almond eyes. And heart-shaped plump lips. I have long wavy black hair, which has been my reputation since childhood. Everyone at school and in the neighborhood knew me as the 'long-haired girl'.

My personality: People who see me describe me as cold, noble, aloof, arrogant, too chaste, intelligent and talented. I partially agree with these. Because of my experiences with my family, I built walls for myself and always kept my distance from people. I left my family and stood on my own two feet. I can be rebellious and raise my voice when I want, but I'm usually very quiet. People in my class make fun of me by calling me a spy. I always have a cold and scary expression on my face, and people who just know me are hesitant to talk to me. But people who know me well say that I am very knowledgeable (they seriously say that I know everything), compassionate and a loyal friend. I make them laugh a lot with clever jokes. I help helpless people. Apart from that, they say that I am extremely outspoken and have a sharp tongue. I can be very cruel and sarcastic sometimes. I take risks and calculate every step. Apart from these, I am very creative and very fond of books. I'm good with handicrafts. I sew, crochet, and draw. I write deep philosophical articles. I like to read everything, especially encyclopedias. I have been supporting charities since I was little, and I am willing to share even my most valuable things with people. I am interested in politics, mythology, fashion, philosophy and art. And my love language is act of service.

your perfect match is…

₊✩‧₊˚ hitoshi shinsou ! ˚₊✩‧₊

₊✩‧₊˚ runner ups: fumikage tokoyami and momo yaoyorozu ˚₊✩‧₊

✧₊⁺ shinsou himself is often misunderstood due to his quirk and the way he presents himself,h e can relate to how people misjudge you when in reality, there's so much depth underneath

✧₊⁺ he has faced his share of judgment and has had to put up walls to protect himself

✧₊⁺ would understand why you’ve built those walls and appreciate your complexity, rather than be put off by it

✧₊⁺ he would be drawn to your intelligence and sharp tongue

✧₊⁺ he’d love having deep, intellectual conversations with you, whether it's about politics, mythology, or philosophy

✧₊⁺ the two of you could easily spend hours together talking about things you’re passionate about, which would strengthen your bond

✧₊⁺ he admires people who care for others, and your willingness to help the helpless would deeply impress him

✧₊⁺ your love language being acts of service would also align well with his quieter nature

✧₊⁺ he’d love being cared for through thoughtful actions rather than grand displays of affection, and he'd reciprocate in subtle, meaningful ways

✧₊⁺ your hobbies would appeal to shinsou’s introspective side

✧₊⁺ he’s someone who appreciates the quiet beauty in things

✧₊⁺ your creative nature would add a sense of calm and warmth to his life

✧₊⁺ you both have a calm, reserved demeanor that masks the depth of your characters

✧₊⁺ much like you, he doesn’t feel the need to show off or be the loudest person in the room, and he respects that same quiet confidence in you

✧₊⁺ he’d appreciate that you’re not afraid to be who you are

✧₊⁺ you’d both find comfort in each other’s presence, even in silence

✧₊⁺ in terms of your physical appearance, shinsou would definitely be drawn to your unique beauty

✧₊⁺ he wouldn’t make you feel uncomfortable about your appearance, rather, he’d focus on making you feel safe and appreciated. he’d also love your long hair, finding it mesmerizing

✧₊⁺ your shared love for comfort and low-key style would make you complement each other visually and energetically

✧₊⁺ when you speak your mind, shinsou would listen intently, valuing your strong opinions and direct approach

✧₊⁺ your calculated risk-taking would intrigue him, while your compassionate and loyal personality would provide a warmth that he doesn’t often get to experience

a/n he’s the loml

₊✩‧₊˚ 555 follower event ! ˚₊✩‧₊

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[darkandstormydolls]

Well, isn’t it funny how I made this account for my sewing and costuming and the writing took over?

Well, anyways, let me get working on balancing that. Here’s the story of two jackets I altered!

So I got both of these at thrift stores, but both weren’t quite right

Jacket one, which is more of a rain coat-trench coat, was missing a couple of buttons, and others were loose (missing buttons marked in pink)

I was initially thinking of moving some of the pocket decorative buttons to the front (also, yes, it has pockets, and wonderfully large ones), but it turns out they were different sizes, and also I didn’t love the old ones. So, I went looking through my button stash for something to swap them out for and conveniently came across a set of black fabric covered buttons in multiple sizes with enough to swap out not just the front buttons but also the pocket and epaulette ones. Final result:

A much more me jacket. I’m so happy I found this. My rain coat before this was left over from like fifth grade, because I never bothered to get a new one since I rarely go out in the rain, and bright blue and awful enough that I would not even entertain the thought of wearing it. But now I shall not be stuck having to choose between an umbrella or an ugly rain coat! And J can feel like a film noir detective!

Jacket two: so I found two blazers. One is black and I’ll probably tailor it more at some point, but not right now, and the other is this gray one. When looking for buttons, I realized that I didn’t really have enough of any silver buttons to do both the front button and also those useless cuff fake buttons, so I decided to break out that box of little decorative gears that I picked up at Jo-Ann’s a while back because “they could be useful some day”. And, lo and behold, they were! I used up pretty much all the silver ones here because I figured that if I was going to do gear buttons, I may as well go overboard and just decorate the whole thing with gears. Here they are laid out but not sewn on yet

But also, this blazer was way boxier than how I like my jackets. So, I did some really inexpert alterations to nip it in at the waist

You can see the difference. Second picture is of the inside and my sloppy darts. Now, since most of the gathering is at the back, it has a little flair to the back and over the hips that I love. The back lays slightly wonky, but not too bad, and it flairs out at the hips enough to fit over my very full skirts and it’s crazy flattering, plus I can always adjust the darts if I need to alter it again in the future.

Secondhand shopping and alteration for the win! I’ve already worn both of these and look forward to wearing them both lots more. If only I hadn’t found these jackets a little earlier in the year, while it was still consistently cold…

[hsslilly-blog]

been thinking about my bratz doll post. im going to start sharing my doll customising journey here so i get motivated enough to get back into it lol. the last time i posted about it was back in february i think? anyway

my plan is to make three custom dolls. claire (hwu mc), blair (hss mc) and addison (hwu). i also hope to make a bianca custom doll as i’ve found the perfect base doll for her, but she wasn’t in my original plans.

here’s my progress so far. all the pictures are going to be terrible btw:

blair stewart

outfit: their outfit is pretty much complete. the only thing missing is their sweater and their hairband. and i really really want to find/make a tie for them. i dislike the fact the skirt is a VERY grayish dark blue (in the picture it looks straight up gray) and i’ve thought about dyeing it blue but i’m afraid to ruin it and end up with nothing. so i’m keeping it as is for the time being. the boots are a perfect match. i plan on painting the gray details on the purse and making it completely white. but it’s very cute, it looks a lot like the one from this post.

the doll: this is a 2015 fashionista barbie doll that was WAY overpriced when i got her. i really like her hair colour though… it’s not exactly copper, it’s a very nice shade of pinkish orange. the picture does it no justice, but it looks a lot like the shade of orange i used to use for blair’s hair in my early 2021 drawings of them. the only issue with this doll: she has flat feet. which sucks. but she’s plastic so we just need to throw her in boiling water and mold it to my liking. medieval torture style.

my plan: i plan on repainting her face. i like this screening, but it looks… weird. im going to give her blair’s heterochromia + their scar and i plan on giving her less eyebrows. blair doesn’t have much of those. as for the hair, it still has some remains of box glue so i need to get rid of that before anything else. i plan on cutting it shoulder length and flipping the ends. i don’t know how i’m doing blair’s hairstyle though (the hair part/bangs) because this doll’s rooting is really weird. but we’ll see.

what do we think. hairstyle ofc not 100% blair compliant but gives me a general idea of what to do. there’s a really cool way of doing the bump/beehive-like/teased crown i sometimes draw them in, so i might try it if the doll has enough hair. also i realized just now how the eyes in this sculpt are very far apart. lol. i think it fits blair.

addison sinclair

outfit: and nothing for her!! i have her jacket and her boots (which have not been painted yet) and that’s it. addison has been the reason of my restless nights. i just can’t find a cropped top that looks like hers!!!! i didn’t think it would be so hard to find a blue/grayish/jeans-like cropped top but my god!! and the worst part of it all: i found a dress online that is a perfect match to hers but it’s been OUT OF STOCK since february!! here it is:

it’s not a Perfect Match, but i can work around it. it’s more than close enough to me. i’ve been checking the website every week but they haven’t restocked it yet and i fear they aren’t going to do so anytime soon. atp i think i’ll just sew it myself. i just need to find a similiar fabric to her dress. as for the socks… i have some white doll socks and i’m going to dye them purple. no bracelets yet.

the doll: i cannot for the life of me tell you which doll this is. she looks like a ~2012 barbie doll but i can’t figure out which one. and i don’t think these are the original clothes. the ad said she’s a fashionista but i don’t believe this. she does have articulated legs, but she doesn’t Look Like a fashionista. i think she’s from the early i can be line before they started using rubber legs. anyway. i fell in love with her hair. it’s perfect for addi.

my plan: i plan on repainting her eyes. here’s the thing guys. i’m a brown eyed addison truther. sorry that’s just who i am. i also want to close her mouth LOL. give her addison’s red lipstick and thin the eyebrows. as for the hair i think it’s perfect as is. i’m probably just going to style it better.

i plan on closing her mouth w/ apoxie paste or like. makeup clay (is that what it’s called?). her lips are going to be smaller too but i got lazy with the drawing.

claire swanson

outfit: isn’t she pretty!!!! i’m still having issues with her casual outfit but her formal outfit/the red dress i always draw her in is done. besides the shoes. i don’t like these open toed heels with this dress. for her Signature Look i have this cute red top which is a great match but i can’t find any shorts that match hers/the top. so far i have a miniskirt and these.. jean shorts. not my favourite. i have to paint the heels white but i found these gold hoops!!! w for me. no bracelets yet.

the doll: this is a 2011 glitz barbie doll and she’s been my holy grail for years now. the blue variant is so so so pretty. i never thought i’d find her since 1. it’s an old barbie doll and 2. i live in brazil. and then…. i found a listing online IN BOX!!! i got the purple variant but the screening is basically the same. i think her makeup is stronger though? but maybe it’s just a stock image thing. anyway i’m obsessed with the hair colour. this was such a great period for barbie if you were into almost-white-platinum-blonde hair. barbie bleach era.

my plan: i didn’t want to touch this doll but she is missing… claire-ness. i plan on repainting the eyes, giving her claire’s beauty mark and her red lipstick. the hair is perfect and honestly. such great box hair. like 13 year old box hair.

it’s not visible on the first picture and i edited out here, but she two black spots in her nose. otherwise she’s fine.

alright. my main issue at the moment is that i can’t seem to find any 100% acetone nail polish remover so i can get started on the repaints. they don’t sell these here anymore. so i’ve been looking for SOMETHING that can clean off the screening of the dolls. so far, no luck. which is why i got demotivated back in february. also something i probably should have mentioned: i have terrible motor skills so repainting these dolls is going to be so much fun!

setting some goals for the time being: 1. paint the accessories that need to be painted and 2. style blair’s hair. okay! that’s it!

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Orange Poll Dress | The PlanTM

Hi, everyone, and happy pride month!

Now that I've officially ordered all the materials I need for this outfit, I wanted to give you all an idea of what my plan is.

This outfit is going to consist of six (seven, depending on how you count) pieces, plus shoes. In order from head to toe, that's:

Hat

Dress

Removable/optional sleeves

Blazer

Corset

Underskirt/petticoat

Shoes

I've also ordered some accessories, including sunglasses and some fun jewelry inspired by steampunk looks-- specifically by Dahlia's outfit from the Sexy Photoshoot video, because it slayed. I also ordered one of those antique looking pocket watches, because it looked cool and fit with the vibe.

The materials I ordered included, of course, fabric for the dress, underskirt, and sleeves, but also a hat (y'all I was not about to try and make a hat this go around), a Simplicity pattern for the dress that I'll alter, a spool of bronze chain, and even through the poll results for charms were to just focus on chain, I wanted to get some gear charms. Every time I tried to picture this outfit, it felt incomplete without the gear charms, but they will be sparse to reflect your choice. I also ordered a corset as opposed to trying to make one-- it is on my bucket list to do! Just not for this project.

So, in order, here's The PlanTM:

For the dress, you all voted for a high neckline with a basque waist and bishop sleeves. The bishop sleeves are pretty easy, but... I live in the US American South, and summer was fast approaching when the time to actually plan this dress came around. It's summer now, as I write this. It's hot. So, I wanted an option to remove the sleeves, and to make them a lighter material. As far as the literal construction goes, though, the sleeves are easy.

I made a high-necked dress for Logan's dress and it went... okay. It worked, I mean. However, I wanted to actually follow a pattern for this one, so I tracked down a turtleneck dress pattern to use.

The basque waist I have no idea how to do, full stop. So, I'm going to cheat, and use the corset to make that.

Putting this all together, I am going to follow the dress pattern I've purchased to create the bodice, and then alter the pattern to add fullness and pockets to the skirt. The corset on top will give some contrast and layering, as well as adding the basque wasitline (also, y'all need to forgive me if I ever type baroque instead of basque-- they live next to each other in my head and I so desperately want to call the v-wasit a baroque waistline, and one day I'm going to be too excited to share something with you that I'll screw it up). When I add the fullness to the skirt, I'm also going to hike it and sew it in place to create the asymmetrical element.

The underskirt will be made of a dark blue thin tulle, to provide some contrast to all the orange and neutrals (white, black, brown, bronze, etc.) we'll have going on, and if it works the way I hope it does, will peak out of the negative space made by the asymmetrical fall of the skirt. If I have enough fabric, I'm going to add some of the blue tulle to the cuffs of the sleeves.

The sleeves are going to close at the upper bicep and at the wrist and be made of an orange crystal organza, leaving my shoulders exposed and being easy enough to remove/make optional to the outfit. Most likely, when the sleeves are off, the blazer will be on.

Speaking of the blazer, what's up with that? Well, I found an old grey/brown blazer in my closet, I have truly no idea where it came from, and I'm going to alter it to go with the look. So, that's the story of the blazer.

The blazer, corset, and hat will all be pre-existing items which I will alter and embellish with the chain and gear charms to make them more steampunk-y. If I have the time and energy, I'll probably go in with my embroidery thread, too! This also goes for the shoes, which are back heels that already look like they'd fit in a steampunk setting! Thrifted them for like three bucks, too, so that's epic.

I came *this* close to buying a fancy cane, but ended up not getting it (unfortunately, I've chosen an expensive hobby, so I spend a lot of time budgeting to buy the best quality materials I can, and the cane didn't make the cut).

My goal is the various layers will all work together to make a fun steampunk cosplay! Materials should hopefully all be here by the end of the week. I'm getting a tattoo on Saturday (!!!), and then I'm hoping to start working on the dress this weekend. I'll keep you all updated!