Now I have conquered my fear of wa-lolita it is time to turn my attention to qi-lolita.
Well it seems only fair that I do, since I am Chinese so it is a sub-style most suited to my culture.
Design
Design
Luck would have it Otome no Sewing book 10 had two patterns for an qi-lolita overdress. They are pretty much the same expect where the dress is split.
I went for the side split one.
Of course the book is recommending that I use chinese brocade but this would be a bit outrageous for work so I went for my trustworthy black bi-stretch but to add a little colour I would be using red lining and some red cotton trim.
Construction
During my shopping trip I could not find any decent red trim so I brought some white cotton trim that I liked and decided to dye it.
Construction
During my shopping trip I could not find any decent red trim so I brought some white cotton trim that I liked and decided to dye it.
Going well...
Unfortunately it is not as red as I hoped but maybe that is for the best.
Now to tackle the pattern.
There that should make it a little more comfortable to wear.
And then I forgot to take construction photos apart from when I finished sewing in the lining for the zip.
and sewing the armholes.
Sorry must try harder in future.
Finished
Ta-da here it is!
I have paired it with my cotton tiered undershirt but I plan to make another one that is easier to look after for work.
Closeup of the top part which still needs some button closure but I can't decide what style.
The back which involved a lot of hand sewing for the invisible zip because of my use of the lining.
Since it was such a plain overdress I went for a bright and colourful lining.
One slight problem is that my seams don't quite match up on the back. I am always a millimetre out for some reason even though I take so much time to line them up.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed making this overdress as I have been wanting a qi-lolita outfit for ages. I would like to make another one just because I love the look.
Although next time I will make the side slits a little shorter as they go right up to my natural waist! So I have to make sure I wear a strappy top.
Now to tackle the pattern.
Looks like I will need to add a little width as it is a little tight on my Miffy 2. I want to be able to wear this at work and most importantly move.
There that should make it a little more comfortable to wear.
And then I forgot to take construction photos apart from when I finished sewing in the lining for the zip.
and sewing the armholes.
Sorry must try harder in future.
Finished
Ta-da here it is!
I have paired it with my cotton tiered undershirt but I plan to make another one that is easier to look after for work.
Closeup of the top part which still needs some button closure but I can't decide what style.
The back which involved a lot of hand sewing for the invisible zip because of my use of the lining.
Since it was such a plain overdress I went for a bright and colourful lining.
One slight problem is that my seams don't quite match up on the back. I am always a millimetre out for some reason even though I take so much time to line them up.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed making this overdress as I have been wanting a qi-lolita outfit for ages. I would like to make another one just because I love the look.
Although next time I will make the side slits a little shorter as they go right up to my natural waist! So I have to make sure I wear a strappy top.
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