#Polyester Embroidered Shirt

[tamapalace]

Cakeworthy x Tamagotchi Collection Review

The folks over at Cakeworthy sent us a beautiful Tamagotchi decorated PR box of the new Cakeworthy x Tamagotchi collection. It’s no surprise that Bandai Namco US is stepping up licensing of the Tamagotchi brand in North America, and this collection is evidence that it works! The collection features shirts, pouches, a purse, and more. We’ve not only unboxed the collection but personally tried each item and want to provide a review of each item. Spoiler alert, we love it.

Tamagotchi Blanket - this one has been giving us Gotchi dreams! We feel like Nemutchi wrapped in this incredibly soft, and warm blanket! The blanket is high quality, super plush, and we’re impressed not only by the cute design of Tamagotchi’s sleeping in their bed, but how you can tell that these are not going to wear off. Made from 95% polyester and 5% elastane, the blanket measures to 40” x 60” so it’s big!

Tamagotchi AOP T-Shirt - What does AOP stand for? All over print! This pink t-shirt is a vibrant pink with vintage Tamagotchi character sprites scattered all over (using screen print), on repeat! Its’ really cute and super soft made from 100% cotton! We love how this shirt comes in sizes S through 4XL! You will see us wearing this t-shirt often!

Tamagotchi T-Shirt Dress - Cute! This white t-shirt dress is a longer and wider cut featuring a day in the life of Mimitchi using vintage sprites, how cute? We really love how this one is different from the other prints in the collection, you can tell a to of attention went into it. There’s even print on both sleeves, made from 100% cotton, and available in sizes S through 4XL! This is a cute to wear out with leggings or jeans, or maybe even a pajama.

Tamagotchi Button Up Shirt - Dressing up for an event, or the office. Featuring the same repeated vintage Tamagotchi graphics as the t-shirt, but with a button down. This shirt is light, but durable. Made from 100% rayon material. Sizes S through 4XL.

Tamagotchi Bucket Hat - OMG, we are literally wearing this all summer, sorry not sorry! A cute pink bucket hat that features Tamagotchi silhouettes in white on repeat. The best part? The BEAUTIFUL EMBROIDERED TAMAGOTCHI UFO, THIS IS HIGH QUALITY AND ADORABLE. Sorry, but we’re in love. This is not printed on! Made from 100% cotton, adorable.

Tamagotchi Robe - We love a robe, and this robe is plush. A beautiful light blue, plush robe featuring the same Tamagotchi’s sleeping in their bed pattern that you see on the Tamagotchi Blanket. Featuring both a belt that also features the pattern (love that detail) and a front pocket where we’ve been storing our Tamagotchi’s in! 100% polyester.

Tamagotchi Crossbody Purse - We call it show stoppin’. This purse is the moment. We’ve been wearing this out and we get asked all the time about it. Who are you wearing? It’s Cakeworthy! Modeled after the iconic Tamagotchi P1 red clock design, and made from 100% polyurethane on the outside, and 100% polyester on the inside. It’s about the details.

The screen in the front is lenticular meaning as you rotate the bag the Mametchi graphic on the front changes! First Mametchi is just hanging out, then he’s eating! We also love how the buttons are stitched on to give that elevated look, and the paint used in the front for the clock design is built to last. The stitching is excellent too. The zipper also features a little heart charm, and feels like it’ll last, and as you open the bag you’ll see that the inside features pixel hearts and poop in a repeating pattern on a light blue material.

We love the the bag strap is long enough to wear crossbody, but also features the red polyurethane material that will rest on your shoulder to make it more comfortable.

Tamagotchi Coin Purses - Cute! These are really adorable and honestly every collector should get their hands on at least one. Featured in both the P2 blue shell, and P2 white & blue characters shell. They’re small enough to take with you everywhere, and also feature the same high quality graphics on the polyurethane material, stitching, raised buttons, and a zipper with the heart charm.

Open these up to reveal the same interior design and material as the purse, but much thinner. There isn’t a hook or anything to clip onto other than the zipper. We’ve been using these to transport our Tamagotchi’s around, and people will be talking!

Tamagotchi Blind Box Pins - This was a fun one, you don’t quite know which one you’re going to get, and that’s honestly the best part. These pins are solid have great detail on them. Including a lenticular screen that will show a Tamagotchi character in two different stages, and the pin has a nice backing to it to ensure it secures to your shirt, and stays put. It’s not just one of those cheap feeling pins. We’ve been decorating our outfits with it!

Tamagotchi Drop Sleeve Sweater - She’s an iconic, she’s a legend, and she is the moment, come on now! This one has our heart, we love her like a sister. We’re tearing up right now. She’s everything we ever wanted. First off, she is HIGH QUALITY AND THICK!

The graphics of the UFO, characters on one arm, Tamagotchi in Japanese on the other arm, whoever designed this, call us. This sweat shirt is going to keep in so warm in the winter, and everyone is going to be starring at that Tamagotchi UFO. Made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, sizes S through 4XL.

Tamagotchi Tabbed Notebook - This is just unique, and adorable. When have we ever seen a tabbed notebook this nice with incredibly detailed Tamagotchi Land graphics? The tabs are vintage Tamagotchi characters and this is just a great notebook to write recipes, love letters (he loves me he loves you not), or mailing Bandai letters to bring back another Tamagotchi.

We also unboxed the entire collection on our YouTube channel, we even modeled each item, loves it!

As you can tell we are huge fans of the Cakeworthy x Tamagotchi collection. This collection is high quality, officially licensed, and features the nostalgia from the Tamagotchi Original. We think you’ll enjoy each item of the collection and we’re optimistic that we might see additional items in the future, because we want more!

[audreyscribes]

HESTIA & FLAMESKEEPER ASKS DUMP

A/N: Hi so I got these three Hestia and Flamekeepers asks in mass so I'll just be all answering them all in here cause they're all related more or less. Prepare for lots and lots of text:

Anytime some child or woman sits by a fire source, a fireplace, a little campfire in the woods or in the streets, Hestia is there in spirit, making them warm like they have been personally been wrapped in a warm blanket by her that lulls them to sweet dreams and when they wake up, they'll find a little gift; whether it's a bit of money, food, or when they soon find help. If that child is particular, they'll find tiny holes in their clothes, made by tiny embers that provide them a blessing from the goddess herself. When they come across the Flameskeepers and they choose to keep their old clothes, they don't mend the holes the Embers made. Any new clothes they were given to them, weaved, mended, and fitted, many instinctively, and deliberately let the embers create tiny holes in them as a reminder. Even if they do not choose to remain with the Flameskeeper, they continue to stoke the fire in honour of Hestia and her flamekeepers, and all their clothes have the smell of fresh bread, smoke, and fire on them.

 mentioned something to this in this ask here: https://www.tumblr.com/audreyscribes/746629501264576512/how-are-hestias-flamekeepers-im-going-to-call?source=share

Like the Huntresses who have their silver palkas and gear, when enough time has elapsed and when they pledge to Hestia, they’re gifted with a veil. It not only as a minor protection, it also has minor invisibility that lets the wearer hide away from evil, harm, and such. It's not as invincible as wearing the Nemean Lion hide or powerful with the invisibility as the Helm of Darkness of Hades, but for a priestess of Hestia? That’s more than enough.  You can wear it on your head like a veil or a headcovering (i.e. tichel, hijab, dupatta, so forth), a shawl, a scarf, to wrap around your waist, or whatever you like you find comfortable. It’s been weaved together with the help of all the sisters within the Flameskeepers with little ember hole marks by Hestia. If the Flameskeeper don’t have the beads from Camp Halfblood or Tattooed by Camp Jupiter, they have (also) the veil. Each year you all get together to embroider your veil with a design, helped by your sisters or by yourself, showing everyone. It can be elaborate or as simple as you like. 

First and foremost, there’s no real obvious emphasis on status with Hestia’s priestess. Other than ‘high’ priestess, the seniors, and so forth, much like the actual priestess of Hestia, it’s pretty much equal. The only external/physical way you can probably tell who is senior and how long they’ve been around is with their veil and the amount of embroidery they’ve added every year since they’ve been a Flameskeeper. Otherwise, it’s your years of service, knowledge, skills, and your character, that prove to others but you won’t see any show-offing because your fellow Flameskeepers and priestess are your family and community.

Other than the veil, there's no real strict or specific dress code that the Flameskeepers have to follow in terms of pieces... What they do have to wear is more a general suggestion and follows more common sense; like you're going to need to wear clothes that are suitable for work around the house and hearth. Like you're free to wear shorts and t-shirts if you want but don't wear anything that is flammable (i.e. polyester, nylon) cause you will go up in flames, and you're lucky that Hestia saved you, and you're going to get a lecture from not only her, the children of Apollo, and the other older Flameskeeper on fire safety. Just wear clothes that are appropriate, practical clothes that are appropriate for the work you're doing and it'll be fine.

In terms of vibe: There's a sense of modesty, and simplicity with nothing explicit that resonates Hestia or aligns with her virtues. Some of the older flamekeepers vibe with the Ancient Greek wear "Chiton- a tunic of two different styles, Doric and Ionic, worn by both sexes" , "Peplos - a garment worn mainly by women over a chiton or instead of one", paired with the veil/shawl that acts as the "Epiblema-a shawl worn over a chiton or peplos by both men and women"; otherwise, you do you, you can also go full lumberjack, cottagecore, or whatever. As for Make-up, you're free to wear makeup if you want but nothing overly excessive; mostly because it’ll be wasted effort. You’re going to be sweating it off, grime and dust, the heat and smoke of the fire is going to mess with it, among other things and there are things to do to get done. Besides with the minor blessing of Hestia, with her bestowing her flamekeepers with youth and vigour to them, the need for make-up is not entirely necessary. 

Accessories are fine like for the clothes, just as long as they’re not excessive and don’t get in the way of work. If you’re working on the looms or doing any weaving, just remove or roll up your bracelets and charms so they don’t get caught, or make sure the metal doesn’t sting and burn you if you’re working by the fire. 

Okay I've never made a playlist or recommended songs based on a theme before, and I have limited music tastes so hopefully these are alright. Don't expect me to recommend many songs cause again, limited music tastes. Hope this will suffice Tyche demigod/ Clover anon!

“Smokes Rising Like Lifted Hands” - The Oh Hellos 

“A Kindling, of Sorts” - The Oh Hellos

“Hestia” - Greek Mythologist 

“Homesick” - Noah Kahan

“Bloom- Bonus Track” - The Paper Kites

“Concerning Hobbits” from Lord of the Rings 

“Ashes” by Celine Dion 

“Orphic Hymn to Hestia” by Queenie

“Hestia” - the Citrus Trees

[takemetoyourl3ader]

Hey if you want to get into diy, mainly sewing, or just want some tips you should totally read this awesome post 👽

sooo I see a lot of people on the internet who don’t really know where to start when it comes to stuff like this and im bored and want to yap so im making this post instead of doing my math homework!

DISCLAIMER: I am not saying that you absolutely have to follow these word for word, and I am not a master at diying/sewing/whatever else and there’s probably more efficient ways out there, so if there’s anything here that’s wrong or i should change, please lmk!

materials:

needle(s)+thread - for sewing (by hand!) usually these are dirt cheap at any craft store or the dollar store, or you can ask your friends/family for any they can give you. if you’re gonna buy some, any polyester thread will do. for needles, i recommend sharps because they’re great if your just starting out and for general use as well.

fabric - i started out on whatever fabric i had, google recommends cotton but if you don’t have that, it’s fine. to obtain said fabric, you can sacrifice some old clothes or ask around for unwanted clothes from people you know. thrift stores are also great, you can pick out a random shirt and cut it up

measuring tape - for measuring of course, great if you’re making clothes or tailoring them

seam ripper - change my life forever! way way easier than using scissors, saves a lot of time

fabric scissors - to cut fabric

fabric pencil - to mark your fabric for where you wanna cut/sew/anything else

box cutter - cutting boxes/cardboard, i also use these for paper to make stencils for patches. this is great for a lot of projects but scissors work just fine too!

YOU DONT ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO HAVE ALL OF THESE (except a needle and thread, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to sew) you can use whatever you have, these are just items that might make your life a little easier.

you don’t have to break bank on all the fancy stuff, whatever you can obtain works

how do i learn?:

the internet is your best friend, youtube tutorials help a bunch when you’re learning, as well as for learning how to do certain projects

maybe someone in your life likes to diy, you could ask them to teach you a couple things! my mom taught me how to sew, embroider, and crochet, learning from other people really helps!

and of course, practice! you don’t have to practice for hours everyday, just whenever you have time or whenever you feel motivated is fine! obviously you’re not going to be perfect immediately, I struggled a lot when I started but eventually you will get the hang of it. patience is key, don’t give up!

some basic stuff to learn: back stitch, running stitch, ladder stitch, blanket stitch

these are all some very common stitches that you will probably use at least once, they’re also pretty easy so i recommend starting with these

and that’s all I have as of right now! like I said, if there’s anything at all I should change/add/remove, let me know! i hope some people find this helpful, and have fun!

[earthstellar]

TF Rise of the Beasts: A Basic Guide to Writing/Drawing for Fashion in 1994

Someone sent me a message that has now disappeared (!!) which was asking for some tips on what was stylish in 1994, for the purposes of writing a time period accurate ROTB fic.

I'm sorry I don't remember their username otherwise I'd tag them, but I figured I'd provide some notes here just in case anyone else might find it helpful for ROTB fic writing or fanart! :)

1994 Style: The Coolest Magazines

So as far as I remember, there were three big fashion/culture magazines at the time:

Sassy Magazine - This one was aimed mostly at women, but was hugely popular and would be a good place to look for styles for Elena!

i-D Magazine - This is a British publication but had international distribution by the 90s. Most of their early 90s issues featured fashion shoots from both large brands and indie fashion houses, with an emphasis on styling outfits. The articles were pretty good, and covered pop culture, music, and other similar topics. This one includes styles for both men and women, and was one of the only mainstream magazines to include what would now be recognised as queer fashion (they featured Boy George etc. as cover models, too).

The Face - This one is also British but had international distribution, mostly in large cities like LA and New York (which means it's fine to reference for ROTB's setting). Similar to i-D, it featured articles on fashion, music, culture, and highlighted some subculture styles which were harder to find in other more popular magazines like Vogue at the time. This included more "casual" outfits being featured, typically as part of style guides. This one had men and women's fashion, and also featured queer celebrities or genderbending style!

And of course, any magazines from 1994 would be good to look through-- Just keep in mind that magazines like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, etc. were primarily aimed at women only (most of the menswear mags for fashion were still finding their audience at this time), and typically only featured higher end fashion, so not a lot of it was actually reflective of what people were wearing on the street.

Look at Sewing Patterns!

For the best idea of fashion and style in terms of what the average person was wearing in 1994, look up sewing patterns!

Simplicity and McCall's brand sewing patterns provide the best idea of what most people were wearing on a day to day basis.

General Style Notes

Patterned vests were in style for all genders. Typically this was layered over a long sleeved shirt or turtleneck. Some guys would just wear a vest over a tank top or even just by itself, but that was more rare. The backs of the vests were typically left plain, so the pattern was often only on the front of the vest. Some vests were made of velvet, or thickly embroidered fabric.

Denim!!! Oh my god, people loved denim. Denim everything. Double denim (jeans and a jean jacket or a denim shirt) was a popular look, although this started to taper off gradually. Usually this was styled with a patterned vest, scarf, or accessorised with a felt or denim hat.

In terms of fit, everything was slightly long, or slightly baggy. Sometimes both. Coats were baggy in the arm and shoulder, which was a carry over from the 80s trend of shoulder pads. Shoulder pads persisted into 1995-1998, mostly in women's wear, although men's jackets and suits often had high or wide shoulders too.

1994 is where fuzzy fabrics and nylon/synthetic fabrics started getting popular; This is most noticeable in the windbreaker trend, in which a lot of windbreakers were nylon/polyester or made of textured cotton/poly blends.

Quick note on early 90s synthetic fabrics: They hadn't gotten the textures quite right yet, so even though there were some minor improvements on the late 80s synth textiles, most of these fabrics were still terribly scratchy and somewhat uncomfortable to wear, unless you had a long sleeved garment underneath. This is why you might see a lot of people wearing multiple layers of long sleeved shirts or jackets, even though it might seem excessive!

90s synthetic fabrics tended to be scratchy and crinkly, and could actually cause skin irritation in some people if you were sweating a lot--Which is why you mostly see winter clothing made out of this stuff, they were intended to only be worn in layers. Most 90s jackets that used synthetic fabrics were shell jackets, meaning only the outer layer was synthetic and the lining was either polyester or cotton in most cases.

Popular department store brands were Tommy Hilfiger, United Colours of Benetton, Moschino, and Burberry.

Popular department stores were Dillards, Burdines, JC Penny, Macy's, and Bloomingdales.

Popular runways in 1994 were Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood, which were partially influenced by 80s punk and the new Grunge trend.

Bucket hats for adults were starting to become more popular, but they were already popular in children's wear, so Kris could have a bucket hat!

Facial piercings were not common, although they were starting to get a little more popular around this time. Typically this was only a nose piercing-- Anything other than that would get you stared at and judged pretty harshly. Only subcultures like goths or punks had multiple facial piercings, or lip rings/eyebrow piercings, for the most part.

Tattoos were also less common, unless you were in a particular style subculture.

Belts were a very popular accessory, with large belts and belted coats being super popular. Thinner belts were often worn two at a time, or a thin belt with an extra long end left hanging down out of a beltloop. Most jeans were worn belted, with the shirt tucked in.

There was a fine line between fitted and baggy and just looking messy-- This is why belts were so popular, as it helped create more shaping to big coats and shirts. This became less of a thing as the bagginess went out of style, but for a while a lot of people wore belts out of habit, even after clothing trends switched over to being more fitted.

Flannel shirts became huge amongst all genders, and were typically tied at the waist and not buttoned or left fully open. Men would wear flannel shirts tied at the waist, with a solid block colour t-shirt underneath.

Graphic tees existed, but were not actually as popular as they are today; They were considered more of a kid/teenager thing. Band shirts were ever-popular, though! The print technology/quality at the time was a little rough, so expect any graphic tees to deteriorate quickly after a couple washes-- It was normal to see most letters/designs very patchy or flaking apart on graphic tees, which is part of why so few of them survive in vintage stores today unless they were printed in a more high end way.

Patterned fabrics were big as a statement piece, and not just for vests. A patterned shirt or jacket would be paired with block colours, and typically any accessories would be made out of the same patterned fabric so they'd match. For women's wear, headbands and scrunchies would be made to match a shirt or jacket. For men's wear, a belt would sometimes be made out of the same fabric as a patterned shirt.

Converse shoes remained ever-classic, and were one of the most popular sneaker/trainer brands. Nike was also super popular. Kris might have had some light-up Nikes, as they were a top item for kid's clothing. "Street shoes" in general were pretty popular as part of an athletic and every day look. High tops were the most popular, but platform sneakers started to get pretty popular, too.

Short shorts and baggy shorts!!! For all genders! This was the summer look of 1994, tank top and patterned shorts with a long sleeve t-shirt tied at the waist over top. Knee length baggy shorts in patterned fabrics were super popular. Short shorts were typically for the workout/jogging crowd, but were fairly popular outside of that during summers.

Knits were pretty popular, especially with synthetic wool and acrylic textiles becoming more common. Patterned sweaters/jumpers and chunky knits were among the top sellers, but this started to taper off a bit towards the mid-90s as it was a hold over trend from the late 80s. They still remained a commonly worn item, though.

In terms of sunglasses, funky tint lenses were starting to get popular, with blue, yellow, pink, and green tint lenses in bottlecap sunglasses or round lenses being a significant trend for a while. Round lenses for sunglasses were fashionable, but people also wore Ray Ban Aviators as a style classic. Smaller lenses were getting more and more popular in general, leading to oval glasses with wire frames becoming a common glasses frame style for both sunglasses and regular prescription wear. This was in contrast to the 80s, were large plastic chunky frames were popular.

The trend of making everything a little longer and baggier than it needed to be applied to most clothing items, including pants/trousers-- Jeans were often cut a little long, so rolling up the cuffs made a come back for a while, and yes, patterned baggy puffy trousers were popular for a couple seasons (although 1994 would have been near the end of that trend).

In terms of fine textured hair, feathered and fluffy hair was the goal, with volume being the biggest consideration for all genders. For black hair, Bantu knots got pretty popular for a while (you can see this reflected in some film/media well into the late 90s/early 2000s), and natural hairstyles were starting to make a big come back in contrast to the highly permed 80s.

For accessories, headbands, hats, and necklaces/bracelets were the big ones (as belts became less popular over time). Earrings tended to be plain hoops/studs or big chunky statement earrings, with very few options in between. Clip-on earrings were still really popular at this time. Fake small hoop earrings were also worn, instead of getting multiple ear piercings. For men, ties and scarves were the key accessories. Digital watches became popular accessories for all genders, and were part of both casual and professional wear.

Socks! White or black, almost always cotton. Sometimes white with a couple stripes at the top. Leg warmers were more of an 80s thing, although in some areas they were still worn in 1994, typically only as part of gym gear by this time but sometimes outside of that. Knee high socks started getting popular (especially paired with shorts or skirts), and socks in weird colours or patterns also started getting more popular, but they weren't super common and tended to be hard to find or more expensive. White socks with lace tops were popular among little girls and teens, whereas the sporty striped socks were more often found in men's departments.

Leggings as they exist today were not a thing outside of the gym, same with yoga pants-- Instead, it was just tights. Thick, relatively uncomfortable tights. These were usually office wear or for special occasions, or when someone felt like dressing nicely. The skin colour ones mostly went out of fashion for casual wear and were mostly for office attire; Thick black tights that you couldn't see through were the default for most casual outfits around this time. Some people still wore the skin colour ones for casual outfits, but the black ones were seen as more stylish for most of what was in style.

Colour palette: You had three main options -- Denim, Block Brights, and Earth Tones. There were of course other options, but these three are probably the most common. Pastels and block brights were especially popular for kids.

Makeup trended towards natural looks or Earth tones. Burgundy shades were popular lip colours, and browns were popular eyeshadows. If you wanted to look cutting edge, you went for metallic eyeshadows in blues, with a sharp orange-red lip colour-- But this was not an every day look! Blush was used, but sparingly, unless you were going out for an event. Subcultures had their own distinct makeup preferences, which did not generally permeate popular style guides. The modern internet makeup guru culture did not exist, and most people got their makeup advice from magazines, close friends, or TV shows. Avon makeup was popular, as was Clinique. Drug store brands included Eckerds, which was an affordable option if you couldn't go to a department store.

For perfumes, CK One and Tommy were among the most popular. Calvin Klein was a mainstay in perfumes, following the success of their perfume Obsession in 1985, which is a scent that most people will associate with that decade! A lot of people continued to use it well into the 90s.

This is all I can think of at the moment, but I wouldn't mind adding more if this was helpful or interesting for anyone! :)

[moongothic]

Oh hey let's do a rabid fire sesh of a few projects I did over the past few months 'cause these smaller ones don't need their own posts

Starting with the oldest; a basic ass red scarf. I had bought yarn, wanted to make a blanket, decided this wasn't the yarn for that project (mainly because I did not feel like buying like 200€ worth of this yarn to have enough FOR a blanket), turned it into a scarf instead. It is nice. And then the latest, as in "I finished this today"; a basic, small crochet rug. Mom had made these double-layered seat cushions years ago, and they were nasty, so much so that just washing them and dusting them would not clean them (because of being double layered, there was just dust inside the cushions). So instead of throwing them out I unraveled them to reclaim the yarn and turned it into a rug instead. It's a basic moss stitch rug, not very large, but it is quite soft (tube yarn). Though the texture of the yarn made crocheting it quite unpleasant, 0/10, would not do this again (with this yarn).

So if you remember, I had this pink yarn leftover from my first crochet sweater-turned-first knit sweater. Didn't have much to do with it, so I just knit that yarn into a single large panel. Then, reclaiming some fabric from an old button-up shirt (it had really bad stains on it elsewhere), I got a matching panel that I then attached together. I grabbed an old pillow I had absolutely shredded (as in "the filling is just loose lumps of polyester bouncing around"), stuffed it into the new pillowcase and boom. New cat bed for Honey. It's been done for a few months now and I can confirm, she absolutely loves it, which is all that matters. (I didn't sew the pillowcase shut because I wanted to make it easy to clean if necessary)

Then! Idiot's first try at embroidery! It sucked ass!

IDK I had wanted to try embroidering like small charms/pins for a while so I ended up caving in and got some felt and embroidery floss to try it out. I did keep on telling myself it was my first time so it was going to turn out bad most likely and to not worry about it, but man. It turned out so bad. I was so disappointed. It just looks so messy?? I can't tell if it's piss poor technique or poor color choises either (probably both let's be real)

But I kept on trying. Second attempt I forgot to take process photos but it was pretty much the same (I did have a delightful time trying to figure out how to "sketch" the moth onto the felt with thread because I couldn't actually draw onto it, it was too dark). Still hated how it turned out. Still decided to give it a third short, this time choosing to use some absolutely ANCIENT sewing thread instead of embroidery floss. (Also experimented using some extra felt to add "layers" to the thing, though in the end it wasn't noticable at all lol)

I still think it turned out horrible, but also definitely my favorite of the three. I am not immune to the Power of Penk I guess. But hey, I did manage to sell two of these for 50 cents each at a convention lmaooo

[389]

Blue t-shirt I like difficult music (Out of Stock)

It’s time to show everyone what you like! Wear our ‘I like difficult music’-shirts to your favourite concert, festival or exhibition. Or you can just walk around in your home because we can guarantee you that they are really soft (and slightly oversized) 😉

Blue colour

‘I like difficult music’ white embroidered in Ghent

Durable quality: 93% cotton, 7% polyester

Rib-knitted edge along the neckline

Made in the EU 🇪🇺

[sherrysicle]

Look #3 — Chrysalynne

Chrysalynne consists of a reversible puff nylon dress layered over a cotton oxford shirt with a detachable embroidered moth wing collar.

Together, the sleeves create a cocoon shape, with a polyester dutchess satin bow resembling a butterfly emerging from it.

[grumpyfaceurn]

vague attempt at sewing accountability - pinned purely for my own convenience

currently work in progress (as of like, the past month) aka things I really should be working on

toile de jouy birds blouse (hem, attach sleeves)

one of two different flower prints that need to become cute sundresses

(Arthur) Morgan selvedge jeans which I interrupted cause it got too hot and I had to make shorts (the jeans pattern is literally called Morgan and I'll be adding a deer antler detail as an Rdr2 reference so yeah those are my Arthur Morgan jeans)

tailored burgundy/black herringbone tweed blazer (sewing class project to be finished some time in uh, the next two years, now semi-on hold as I wait for next round of sewing classes)

things I’m about to start any moment now

linen pantsuit with pleated-front trousers

reddish trousers with lace details

turquoise blouse from that jacquard fabric with those pleated sleeves

Minor fixes and improvements

Redo cuffs on the turtle sweater cause those are a mess

Add back pockets to shorts

Pockets, maybe new neck band, maybe cuffs for cute flower sweatshirt

Red top: shorten straps, tops titch neckline

Add sleeves to x-wing dress

the ancient pile of WIP shame

dusty pink trench coat

blue dancing dress with internal corsety structure

1890s waistcoat

various underthings (I think there’s a corset somewhere in the mix there?)

black linen pirate shirt of that one bernadette banner video

art nouveau print kimono jacket

fabric bits and bobs

light blue bouclé fabric that I bought way too much of so it needs to be come like at least a dress AND a chanel jacket (or maybe a jumpsuit?)

at least two different flower prints that need to become cute sundresses (one now upgraded to WIP)

pink skirt with sort of indian-inspired embroidery to be turned into a dress with that dark green fabric and the other gold embroidered ribbon

red/grey wool to be made into that long sleeve dress from the Burda mag OR a matching fan skirt and waistcoat?

navy linen that might be enough for a pair of pants?

various some time in the future things

take pattern off of that one zara jacket, remake it in proper grey tweed

fan skirt?

some sort of regency-ish cutaway jacket type thing

like half the things on https://blacksnailpatterns.com/ especially those bicycle trousers and the 1890s coat with the only slightly puffed sleeves

also I guess I need a blouse to go with the 1890s vest?

turnable bomber jacket (use that polyester brocade I have? With different fabric for sleeves?)

kids clothes for L (still need to discuss details)

do that same cute sweatshirt from sewing class again in black&white with 3/4 sleeves and a sort of stand up collar

That 1930s dramatic top with cape

black or grey pencil skirt

maybe cut off the top of that dotted dress that doesn't quite fit and turn it into a skirt?

leather belt bag/fanny pack/satchel kinda thing?

cat print t-shirt put on hold for now

sailor's smock in dry oilskin (to be done for tall ship races 2024?)

done

jean shorts, may add pockets some time in future

super cute flowery sweatshirt w/pattern from sewing class

rose print dress

x-wing flower print swing dress with 50s shawl collar (high urgency, needs to be done for gamescom)

[20dollarlolita]

Tumblr adding polls was the greatest thing they've done in the last 6 years and the fact that I'm not making polls is a sign of my restraint.

For those of you jumping in new to the game, here's a lolita meme from 2011 that I'm doing. Original here, mine are tagged "20dollarlolita 30daylorlolita challenge". I meant to save the last one as a draft but it posted incomplete and I"m just going to live with that forever, I guess.

Random Lolita' 2011 30 day challenge, day 5: 10 things from your wish list:

When I got Typewriting Squirrles and Tailor Bear, I completed my wishlist, so this was a little bit tougher. Here goes.

#1) More embroidered pieces! Ever since getting into machine embroidery last year, I've been super into things that are embroidered. I love edge-to-edge embroidery and I love looking at how things are digitized, so I want way more stuff with embroidery instead of printing.

#2) More musical things! As y'all may know, I collect keytars, so I want much more musical print lolita. I have Bodyline's piano cats JSK and it's awakened a need for me. I want Meow Meow symphony and I want all the other cat pianos.

#3) More diverse fabrics. I got AP's Gloria skirt for cheap since it's missing the overskirt, and it's velveteen with glitter on it. I want more different textures and fabric types.

#4) More fully shirred things! When I bought that mystery bundle on Etsy, that had Bodyline's Love Nadia in it. That's a fully shirred cap sleeve OP/JSK and again, turns out that I like being comfy. When I started lolita I had two fully shirred pieces and I got rid of both of them (one I regret. One I am glad I returned to the original owner because it was a gift to them from a family member who died, but also I wish I still had it in my wardrobe).

#5) More handmade things! Really, I need to make more OPs and blouses. I need to just do the fiddly things. I have 12 yards of white shirting and a ton of patterns and I just need to do the things.

#6) I have three pairs of printed tights and I wear them all the time so why don't I just get more printed tights? Plus size 45-kitten-holder tights are on ebay for like $25 a pair, and that's where I got the ones that I have, so what's stopping me from getting more?

#7) Okay so i don't know if this counts but I want to get lolita dresses for my creepy doll Helena so that I can carry her around and have her match me. I've seen people do this and it looks super cool. Also, I was at Walmart and saw some dolls that were specifically to have fidget toys in them. And I think that's just capitalizing on a trend but one of them had some giant pigtails that were made to be stretchy and messed with (I think her name was Unicorn Sprinkle), and I know there's so many people in my (new) lolita comm who keep fidget toys on hand for anxiety at meets, so I think it'd be really cool to have a doll in a lolita dress that's specifically for you to carry at meets and fidget with but that goes with your outift. However, I hate making doll clothes. I have many ideas about doll clothes but I don't do any of them.

#8) More tea party shoes. After making my last pair into roller skates, I bought some very used ones for $5, but they broke on my first wear and I can't find a couch by the side of the road to fix them with like I did on my last ones. I have like 4 pairs of RHS and 4 pairs of chunky mary jane platforms, so I need some tea parties. This is especially true because of my bad ankle. My podiatrist probably really wants me to stay closer to the ground than 4".

#9) I kind of just want to own every single meta frill skirt that I can find. They're cheap and comfy and maybe I do want to get back into wearing lolita every day if that wearing lolita is meta frill skirts.

#10) This is going to sound weird, but I want more blouses that need to be ironed. I've been getting so many gathered polyester blouses that don't need to be pressed, and I want the look of that crisp pressed blouse. Also I really love when you take it out of the wash and it's yucky and sad but then you press it and it's all crispy and happy. I don't like that sometimes I want it to be something that's already pressed and I have to press it, but I love when you renew something's life with your iron.

Okay, that's it for today. This one was fun, because it made me think. Maybe that's the point of these, to make you think about the situation you've taken for granted differently. BTW now everyone is asking me about pretzel lolita. I remember a long time ago there was a Threadbanger post about something called the Dookie Necklace (seen in part of this video about 1:30 in) and I feel like pretzel lolita needs to somehow incorporate Dookie Necklace technology. I'll think on this one and get back to you.

<double checks that she ACTUALLY queues this one when she wants to>

[toboggany]

Embroidery Commissions – Open

I specialize in high quality, extremely detailed beautiful embroidery up to a large size (16" x 17")!

I can draw you custom art for your embroidered item or you can supply me a reference image.

Custom art will be at an extra cost of 50% of the base price.

Guidelines

I’ll do… – original character

– fanart

– digitization of photos (e.g. selfies, your pet penguin)

I will not… 

– adult content (p*rn, g*re), or anything overtly offensive

– private commission [cannot be showed to public]

I reserve the right to show my art on social media.

Examples & Prices

Prices are dependent on detail and size of the piece.

Please note if the design you want is extremely detailed you might need to purchase a larger size. A larger size allows for a more detailed final result.

Design Size

Small Design

4 x 4 inch or less, are $150, multiples of the same design can be purchased at $15 each

Medium Patches

11 x 13 inches or less, these are ~$200 depending on the complexity, multiples of the same design are $25

Large Patches

Max size is 17 x 16 inch, these are ~$280, multiples of the same design are $35

Accessories

I can embroider directly onto accessories such as bags, hats, caps, ties, etc.

Price will depend on the item. Please contact me for a quote.

T-Shirts

100% cotton t-shirts. Design can be up to 13" x 13".

$250, additional tees are $20.

Hoodies and Denim Jackets

Premium hoodies and jackets, the embroidery can be done both as a large piece on the back (13 x 16 in) and with smaller details on the front. Detail on the sleeves are also included in the price.

Zipper hoodies are also an option.

Hoodies are $380, denim jackets are $450.

Thread Type Options

The embroidery will be done in high-quality and durable polyester thread.

Pure Japanese silk thread is also an option for 20% extra of the base price. Cotton thread is also an option for 10% extra of the base price.

Delivery

Worldwide Delivery is included in the price.

How to Order

Please email me at tobogganypingot@gmail.com

Or DM me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/toboggany/

Include reference image and commission type. If you don’t have reference images please include enough description of what kind of design you want.

Please note custom art will cost extra, usually 50% of the base price.

Payment

I will take payment over Paypal.

I also accept BTC/Ethereum.

[kimludcom]

SPECIFICATIONSThickness: MidweightStyle: Office LadySleeve Style: lantern SleeveSleeve Length(cm): FullSize: M,L,XL,2XL,3XLShirts Type: BlousesSeason: All seasonRelease Date: Spring 2023Place Of Origin: China (Mainland)Pattern Type: SolidOrigin: Mainland ChinaMaterial: Polyester,Acrylic,SpandexGender: WOMENFit Type: Lo

[awswam]

Shop Bomber Jacket: The Timeless Staple for Every Wardrobe

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The History of the Bomber Jacket

The bomber jacket originated as a functional piece of military gear. Designed during World War I, it was initially made for pilots flying in open-air cockpits where they were exposed to frigid temperatures at high altitudes. As a result, the early bomber jackets were crafted from durable leather and lined with warm materials to offer insulation. The jackets also featured ribbed cuffs, collars, and waists to prevent cold air from entering, creating a snug fit that helped keep pilots warm.

This style, once specific to the military, gained popularity over time, entering mainstream fashion during the 1950s and 1960s. By the 1980s, with its appearance in iconic films and music videos, the bomber jacket became a pop culture symbol. Today, the bomber has transformed, with various cuts, colors, and materials, making it a versatile piece that suits nearly every wardrobe.

Why the Bomber Jacket is a Must-Have

Bomber jackets are more than just fashion items; they offer numerous benefits that make them a staple for any closet. Here’s why you should consider adding one to your wardrobe:

Versatility: The bomber jacket can be dressed up or down, making it suitable for various occasions. Pair it with jeans and a tee for a casual look, or layer it over a button-up shirt for a smart-casual outfit.

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Timeless Appeal: Despite changing trends, the bomber jacket has remained popular for decades. Its classic design and enduring appeal mean it won’t be going out of style anytime soon.

Variety of Styles and Materials: From classic leather to lightweight satin and water-resistant nylon, bomber jackets come in a range of fabrics. Whether you’re looking for something to wear on a brisk autumn day or a light layer for a spring evening, there’s a bomber to suit your needs.

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When it comes to selecting the right fabric for a barong Tagalog, the formal traditional Filipino shirt, the choice of material can greatly impact the garment’s look, feel, and durability. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences among polyester, organza, jusi, and piña fabrics:

1. Polyester

Material: Synthetic, derived from petroleum products.

Appearance: Tends to have a slight sheen; can imitate the look of natural fibers but often appears less refined.

Texture and Weight: Lightweight and slightly stiff but less breathable compared to natural fibers.

Advantages: Durable, easy to care for, wrinkle-resistant, and more affordable.

Disadvantages: Less breathable, which can be uncomfortable in hot climates. It can lack the elegance of more traditional materials.

Polyester is a popular choice for budget-friendly barong that still look formal but don’t carry the authenticity of natural materials.

2. Organza

Material: Sheer, lightweight fabric, usually made from silk, polyester, or nylon.

Appearance: Transparent, with a crisp, slightly shimmery appearance.

Texture and Weight: Stiff and structured, which allows it to hold shape well.

Advantages: Elegant and delicate, adding volume and a unique texture. Commonly used for more modern or formal-looking barongs.

Disadvantages: Can be uncomfortable on its own due to stiffness; may require lining. If made from silk, it’s quite delicate and needs special care.

Organza barongs are a stylish, elegant option, often used for events where a bold, contemporary look is desired.

3. Jusi

Material: Originally made from banana fibers, but modern jusi may be blended with silk or other synthetic materials.

Appearance: Semi-transparent with a soft, natural sheen, similar to piña but less expensive.

Texture and Weight: Smooth, light, and more flexible than piña, making it more comfortable.

Advantages: More affordable than piña, while still offering a refined, traditional look. Easy to dye and embroider.

Disadvantages: Less durable than polyester, and it may not look as luxurious as piña.

Jusi is an ideal middle ground for a traditional yet practical barong that carries a refined, Filipino aesthetic.

4. Piña

Material: Made from the fibers of pineapple leaves, traditionally hand-woven.

Appearance: Delicate, semi-transparent, with a unique sheen and subtle texture.

Texture and Weight: Very lightweight and slightly stiff, but softer than organza.

Advantages: Exquisite, rare, and highly traditional. Breathable, making it comfortable in warm weather.

Disadvantages: Expensive, delicate, and requires careful handling. Prone to wrinkles and can be challenging to maintain.

Piña is the premium choice for traditional barong Tagalog, valued for its beauty and cultural significance.

[fangirl4all]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Cloth & Portrait Plus Size Sheer Blouse.

[anisabaker]

6 Top Custom Embroidery Tips: Choosing the Best Fabrics, Colors, and Designs for Stunning Results

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[fash-man]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: New Travis Mathew The Zinna Polo Shirt Mens Size 3XL Heather Cardinal Golf.