🖤👑 How to Make a Royalcore Ruff Collar 👑🖤 @TheStitchess

The Stitchess Ask and you shall receive! Today's video is a quick tutorial for creating a theatrical ruff. The theatrical ruff is loosely inspired by Elizabethan ruffs, the immensely popular historical fashion accessory. Since historical ruffs require so much laundering and ironing, the theatrical ruff was created as an alternative that achieved a similar accessory that requires little to no maintenance - perfect for stage productions. Ruffs are great for all sorts of alternative fashions, especially lolita, royalcore, and romantic goth looks.

I hope this tutorial is helpful to those of you looking to add a little bit of *spice* to your outfits!
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Resources for Creating a More Historical Version:

thedreamstress.com/2015/12/adventures-in-elizabethan-ruff-making

web.archive.org/web/20101128113319/http://www.stgeorgenorth.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/How_To_Construct_an_Authentic_Ruff_wth_Pictures_and_FB_Tutorial_and_Diagrams.202202539.pdf
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Historical Ruffs vs Theatrical Ruffs
2:58 Cutting the Fabric
5:09 Constructing the Neck Band and Preparing the Ruffle

5:56 AD BREAK

6:02 Continuing to Construct the Neck Band and Prepare Ruffle
7:19 Cartridge Pleating
8:37 Attaching Ruffle to Neck Band
10:06 Adding a Closure

10:41 Outro and Outfits
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Imagine Us There by spring gang

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updated 1 year ago

🖤👑 How to Make a Royalcore Ruff Collar 👑🖤

The Stitchess 2022-12-10 | Ask and you shall receive! Today's video is a quick tutorial for creating a theatrical ruff. The theatrical ruff is loosely inspired by Elizabethan ruffs, the immensely popular historical fashion accessory. Since historical ruffs require so much laundering and ironing, the theatrical ruff was created as an alternative that achieved a similar accessory that requires little to no maintenance - perfect for stage productions. Ruffs are great for all sorts of alternative fashions, especially lolita, royalcore, and romantic goth looks.

I hope this tutorial is helpful to those of you looking to add a little bit of *spice* to your outfits!
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Resources for Creating a More Historical Version:

thedreamstress.com/2015/12/adventures-in-elizabethan-ruff-making

web.archive.org/web/20101128113319/http://www.stgeorgenorth.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/How_To_Construct_an_Authentic_Ruff_wth_Pictures_and_FB_Tutorial_and_Diagrams.202202539.pdf
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Historical Ruffs vs Theatrical Ruffs
2:58 Cutting the Fabric
5:09 Constructing the Neck Band and Preparing the Ruffle

5:56 AD BREAK

6:02 Continuing to Construct the Neck Band and Prepare Ruffle
7:19 Cartridge Pleating
8:37 Attaching Ruffle to Neck Band
10:06 Adding a Closure

10:41 Outro and Outfits
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Imagine Us There by spring gang

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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Full Series Review 🤍 Bed Zine

The Stitchess 2024-07-24 | Another zine review! Bed Zine is a compilation of art, poetry, essays, etc. created by disabled artists all surrounding a central theme of "bed". For this video, I decided to share some of my favorite works from all three issues.
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Resources:

Where to Buy the Zine: bedzine.bigcartel.com

Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/bed_zine
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Tasting Strawberries and Cutting Off All My Hair (again) 🌿 Summer Vlog

The Stitchess 2024-06-22 | New things are happening! My strawberry plants are starting to produce ripe berries, my hair is all one color again, and I've got some new sewing projects in the works. Summer has officially started, and I'm determined to enjoy the season before the daytime temperatures get too hot.
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Music:

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors

Karat by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Hand Holder by Ryan James Carr
Sandy Beach Breeze by peerless

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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How to Shop Sustainably 🌱 The Buyarchy of Needs

The Stitchess 2024-06-08 | While I don't think that Sarah Lazarovic designed the Buyarchy of Needs to be deeply analyzed, considering it's just a small graphic included in her book, "A Bunch of Pretty Things I Did Not Buy", that doesn't mean it isn't fun to think about how it can be applied to a general wardrobe buying strategy. In a world full of constant impulse buying, it's so nice to have a handy graphic to point to that shows alternatives to buying newly made clothing. Sustainable fashion doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes it really is as simple as learning what to buy, what to borrow, and what to DIY or buy secondhand instead.
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Resources:

[1] Capsule Wardrobe Data Initial Survey:
capsulewardrobedata.com/howmuchclothingdopeopleown#:~:text=People%20own%20an%20average%20of,average%20is%20for%20most%20people.

[2] Capsule Wardrobe Data Updated Survey:
capsulewardrobedata.com/how-much-clothing-do-people-own-2024

[3] Finmasters Average Cost of Clothing Per Month:
finmasters.com/how-much-do-we-spend-on-clothing/#gref

[4] WSJ “The High Price of Fast Fashion”:
wsj.com/articles/the-high-price-of-fast-fashion-11567096637

[5] Earth.Org “10 Concerning Fast Fashion Waste Statistics”:
earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/#:~:text=The%20average%20US%20consumer%20throws,landfills%20on%20a%20yearly%20basis.

[6] Re/make “Are Our Clothes Doomed for the Landfill?”:
https://remake.world/stories/news/are-our-clothes-doomed-for-the-landfill/

[7] A Bunch of Pretty Things I Did Not Buy (book):
sarahl.com/my-book
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Timestamps:

0:00 What is the Buyarchy of Needs?
1:08 Use What You Have
4:19 Borrow

5:39 AD BREAK

5:45 Swap
8:58 Thrift

14:51 AD BREAK

14:57 Make
16:37 Buy
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Music:

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Skipping Rocks by Justnormal

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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I Quit Fast Fashion 🌿 5 Year Update

The Stitchess 2024-05-25 | Five years ago (honestly it's closer to six at this point, but five is such a nice, clickable number), I decided to quit buying clothing from fast fashion companies. Cutting out fast fashion whenever possible, living with less, and buying from sustainable and ethical sources when I could has taught me a lot about my relationship with shopping. In this video, I share what was easy for me, what was difficult, and how my thoughts on sustainable fashion has changed over the years. I've discovered that the best, most important aspect of buying clothing is not always necessarily where you shop, but rather that items are purchased with intention, properly cared for, and held onto for as long as possible. That is true "slow fashion".
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Resources:

[1] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2018:
https://unfccc.int/news/fashion-industry-un-pursue-climate-action-for-sustainable-development

[2] Interview with author of Fashionopolis:
vox.com/2019/9/12/20860620/fast-fashion-zara-hm-forever-21-boohoo-environment-cost

[3] Livia Firth 30 wear challenge:
standard.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion/livia-firth-attacks-throwaway-fashion-as-she-suggests-women-only-buy-clothes-they-ll-wear-30-times-a2952856.html

[4] Defining a sustainable wardrobe:
bbc.com/future/article/20230502-how-to-make-your-wardrobe-sustainable

[5] Vogue article actually following the 5 item rule for a year:
vogue.com/article/i-only-bought-5-items-of-clothing-this-year

[6] Hot or Cool Institute Report (quotes taken from pages 31-32, 42, and 55):
hotorcool.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Hot_or_Cool_1_5_fashion_report_.pdf
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Overconsumption
3:40 Changing How I Shop

8:46 AD BREAK

8:50 My Relationship with Fashion
12:37 Moving Forward
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Music:

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Coffeehouse by Large by Matt Large

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Decluttering 🌿 Gardening 🌿 and Growing Out My Natural Hair Color [spring vlog]

The Stitchess 2024-05-11 | Spring has sprung! ...and now it's almost summer lol
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Music:

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors

Flame On by baegel
Eternal Moonbeams by baegel
Nameless and Forgotten by Justnormal
White Linens and Wheat Fields by Jobii

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Zine Review: Valentines Day Edition 🤍 The Sorceresss Wife

The Stitchess 2024-02-10 | A quick comic zine review! The Sorceress's Wife is the follow up to Sleepy Giantess Good Morning, a zine I reviewed on my channel 4 years ago. The zine focuses on the wild marriage ceremony between two lovely women, so I thought it would be fun to review it in honor of Valentine's Day. If you need more cute queer zines with lots of fluff and happy endings then both of these comics are for you!
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Resources:

Support the Original Creators - questioncave.com

Where to Buy The Sorceress's Wife and Sleepy Giantess Good Morning - questioncave.com/shop

Where to Read Sleepy Giantess Good Morning for Free - questioncave.com/sleepygiantessgoodmorning

My Original Sleepy Giantess Good Morning Review Video - youtu.be/VrfNL6hIDOA?si=_ii9M6e6og48VOs6
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Killing Time by Craig Reever

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Making an Everyday Messenger Bag 🤍 Sewing Vlog

The Stitchess 2024-01-20 | My first sewing project of 2024! In this vlog I'll show you how I created a basic, but very structured, bag that I can use everyday. This year, I intend to focus on sewing and otherwise acquiring basics that will create a stronger foundation for my wardrobe. Statement bags are cool and all, but I needed something that would go with everything no matter what actual garments I'm wearing.
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Resources:

Strap Tutorial - sacotin.com/en/adjustable-strap-tutorial
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Planning Phase
1:35 Fabric Preparation
4:29 Construction

10:45 AD BREAK

10:50 Construction Continued
16:03 Final Bag
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Music:

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors

Eternal Moonbeams by baegel
Love Switch by Justnormal
Perpetual by Justnormal
Spacemoons by Justnormal
Flame On by baegel

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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A Very Belated Summer Vlog

The Stitchess 2024-01-06 | Once again, I have disappeared for several months with no warning. I am working on that - I promise. Anyway, here's a vlog I meant to edit together and release in summer 2023. I did some sewing, I went to the Oregon coast, I did some book shopping, I made pesto. Normal summer activities.

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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors

White Linens and Wheat Fields by Jobii
Anamorphic by Baegel
Trumpet Man by Timothy Infinite

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Girl Germs 🖤 90s Vintage Zine Review

The Stitchess 2023-08-13 | It's been a few years since my last zine review! I'm absolutely in love and obsessed with zines as a form of personal expression. In this video, I flip through some vintage punk fanzines from the 90s. Girl Germs was a very famous riot girl zine in the early 90s, created by members of the band Bratmobile. I fell in love with bratmobile in college, so I was incredibly excited to pick these zines up a few years ago, and what a great way to bring zine reviews back to my channel!

If you have any other zines you'd like to see me flip through and review, feel free to leave them in a comment below!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:53 Content Warning
2:16 Issue 3 Flip-Through

11:47 AD BREAK

11:55 Issue 4 Flip-Through
19:58 Outro
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Resources:

Where to Buy Girl Germs 3&4 - etsy.com/listing/499784098/girl-germs-zines?click_key=c3c12bc0d79ccec4efc2e18f1ccba1373cf9fdb7%3A499784098&click_sum=beb86194&ref=shop_home_recs_8&crt=1

Girl Germs Free Scan (DC Public Library) - digdc.dclibrary.org/islandora/object/dcplislandora%3A38095/pages

Sadie Benning Short Films (Internet Archive) - archive.org/details/BenningVideoworks

My Bikini Kill/Kathleen Hanna Zine Collection Review - youtu.be/HfB8pRLovUE
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Spacemoons by Justnormal
Try Hard by Baegel

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Styling Vintage Lingerie 🤍 Four Outfits

The Stitchess 2023-07-23 | The trend of using vintage lingerie pieces (especially slip dresses) as regular garments for everyday wear was definitely a love-it-or-hate-it kind of thing, and I personally loved it! For this lookbook I've put together four outfits using vintage lingerie that I've collected over the years. I have two kawaii pastel looks, and two darker alternative looks to share.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Outfit 1
1:34 Outfit 2
2:21 Outfit 3
2:59 Outfit 4
3:48 Outro
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OUTFIT 1
Peignoir - Vintage
Dress - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright
Socks - Sock Dreams
Shoes - YRU (secondhand)
Accessories - Vintage

OUTFIT 2
Slip Dress - Vintage
Vest - Vintage
Socks - Sock Dreams
Sock Garters - Sock Dreams
Shoes - Secondhand
Jewelry - Homemade

OUTFIT 3
Peignoir - Vintage
Dress - Homemade
Socks - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright
Shoes - FENTYxPUMA
Accessories - Homemade

OUTFIT 4
Top - Vintage
Bed Jacket - Vintage
Skirt - Vintage (altered)
Fishnets - Sock Dreams
Tights - Secondhand
Shoes - TUK (secondhand)
Accessories - Homemade
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Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Flame On by Baegel
Anamorphic by Baegel

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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🖤🥀 Making a Gothic Blouse from a Vintage Pattern 🥀🖤

The Stitchess 2023-07-09 | Once again I have made a garment that I cannot wear in the heat of summer... during summer. Maybe when winter rolls around I'll actually make summer clothes. My wardrobe really needed a ruffle-y black blouse that I could use for layering, so I made one using a vintage vogue pattern I picked up at an antique shop. I plan to use this in more gothic inspired outfits, so the vintage 70s/80s silhouette with a ruffled standing collar was a perfect choice. Of course, I can also see this blouse working with gothic lolita, ouji, or EGL / EGA coordinates.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Pattern and Fabric Selection
3:16 Starting Construction

6:16 AD BREAK

6:26 Neck Band
11:15 Sleeves

14:01 AD BREAK

14:14 Sleeves Continued
19:09 Finishing Touches
21:03 Project Complete
21:33 Outfit 1
22:50 Outfit 2
22:25 Outro
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OUTFIT 1
Blouse - homemade
Vest - homemade
Bloomers - homemade
Crown - homemade
Socks - Sock Dreams
Shoes - secondhand
Jewelry - etsy / secondhand / vintage

OUTFIT 2
Blouse - homemade
Vest - homemade
Shorts - homemade
Socks - Sock Dreams
Shoes - secondhand
Jewelry - homemade / secondhand / vintage
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Until It's Over by spring gang
Skipping Rocks by Justnormal
Spaceship in Raleigh by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Sweet Eidolon by Andreas Boldt

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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🎀 Organize My Sewing Supplies With Me 🎀

The Stitchess 2023-07-01 | Recently, I acquired part of another stitcher's fabric stash. The problem is, my fabric storage was already pushing its limits. In this vlog, I rearrange all my garment making supplies while bringing you all along with me. I enjoy seeing how other people who sew store their supplies, so hopefully this will be interesting to you as well.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Storytime
2:45 New Fabrics
4:39 Clearing Everything Out of Storage

7:46 AD BREAK

7:59 Putting Everything Away
8:56 Mini Tour
13:05 Outro
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
North Cackalacky by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Coffeehouse by Large by Matt Large
Sleep Online by Barbatula
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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...but WHY are natural fibers better?

The Stitchess 2023-06-24 | In the general sustainable fashion community, you often here that natural fibers are infinitely better for garment making than synthetics like polyester and acrylic. While I also agree that natural fiber textiles tend to make higher quality garments that are much more enjoyable to wear, I wanted to have a more in depth conversation about why that is. Sadly, natural fibers are not perfect. They're preferable to synthetics for many reasons, but all fibers come with their own pros and cons.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:27 Why so we use synthetic fibers?
3:18 The Downsides of Synthetic Fibers

7:41 AD BREAK

7:47 The Downsides of Natural Fibers
10:03 Conclusion
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Resources:

“How Many Gallons of Water Does it Take to Make…” - thefashionlaw.com/how-many-gallons-of-water-does-it-take-to-make-a-single-pair-of-jeans/#:~:text=1%2C800%20gallons%20%E2%80%93%20The%20approximate%20amount,produce%20just%20one%20pair%20jeans.

The Apparel Industry’s Environmental Impact in 6 Graphics - wri.org/insights/apparel-industrys-environmental-impact-6-graphics

Green Stars Project / Daily Footprint Clothing - greenstarsproject.org/2016/11/29/comparison-of-textiles-energy-water-footprint

Structure of Cotton Fiber - textilelearner.net/structure-of-cotton-fiber

Structure of Flax (Linen) Fiber - sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359835X1400387X

Structure of Hemp Fiber - mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/5/1901

Also the Structure of Hemp Fiber - intechopen.com/chapters/56785

Wool Fibers - spinoffmagazine.com/choosing-fiber-where-to-start

What is a Medulla - luthvarian.com/2018/03/09/what-is-medullation-and-why-does-it-matter

Polymer Spinning - youtu.be/cn6K1m7yH0I

How Polyester Yarn is Made - youtu.be/uFJl7ydYb2I

Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber Production Line - youtu.be/Dg8nVPG7YN0

Microplastics - fashionrevolution.org/our-clothes-shed-microfibres-heres-what-we-can-do

Pre vs Post Consumer Waste - treehugger.com/whats-the-difference-between-pre-and-post-consumer-recycled-content-4863933

Recycled Polyester - commonobjective.co/article/is-recycled-polyester-green-or-greenwashing

Xinjiang Cotton - reuters.com/article/china-cotton-forced-labour-trfn/china-accused-of-forcing-570000-people-to-pick-cotton-in-xinjiang-idUSKBN28P2CM

Xinjiang Cotton Continued - networks.h-net.org/node/22055/discussions/12836962/cotton-slavery-china-today-new-scholarly-resources
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Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Marble Ink by Giants' Nest
Care Package by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

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🎀 I Made an Oversized Patchwork Quilt Jacket 🎀

The Stitchess 2023-06-17 | This sewing project is one of the most over the top jackets I've ever made. Using as much of my pastel sewing scraps as I could, I made a quilted jacket completely from scratch. This is yet another project where I used only materials I already had. Many of my fabrics and laces are actually vintage!

I think this garment will fit perfectly into my kawaii wardrobe, adding a bit of warmth for the winter months. (Too bad it's currently summer.) For this video, I coordinated my jacket in lolita and ouji inspired outfits.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Making Quilt Squares
3:48 Decorated Quilt Square Showcase
4:49 Creating Jacket Panels
6:44 "Batting" and Lining

7:52 AD BREAK

7:58 Jacket Assembly
9:00 Lining Assembly
10:01 Binding
10:59 Completed Jacket
11:38 Outfit 1
12:12 Outfit 2
12:42 Outro
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OUTFIT 1
Jacket - homemade
Dress - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
Headbow - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
Petticoat - homemade
Socks - Sock Dreams
Shoes - YRU (secondhand)

OUTFIT 2
Jacket - homemade
Blouse - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
Sweatervest - Vintage
Bloomers - homemade
Scarf - Vintage
Headpiece - homemade
Socks - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright
Shoes - secondhand
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Killing Time by Craig Reever
Coffeehouse by Matt Large
Nep Tune by Dugway
North Cackalacky by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Delusional by spring gang
Purple Clouds by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Like the Vibe by Soara
Marble Ink by Giants' Nest
That Kind of Love by I'MIN

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Reviving my Abandoned Garden Patch 🌱 [VLOG]

The Stitchess 2023-06-10 | It's been a LONG time since I posted any gardening related videos, or any videos featuring my tiny little garden, largely because my garden has been in a less than ideal state. In this video, I bring you all along with me while I clean up my flower beds and put in some new plants.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 "Before"
1:09 Day One
2:13 Day Two
2:42 Intermission
2:58 Day Three
3:19 Day Four
3:37 Final Cleaned Flowerbeds
4:08 Flower Acquisition
4:59 Planting
6:11 Final Reveal/Conclusion
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Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Main: That Kind of Love by I'MIN

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🌸 Making a New Pastel Background and Intro for 2023 🌸

The Stitchess 2023-02-18 | It's (been) a new year! That means it's time to finally update my channel a little bit with a new intro sequence for my videos, and a brand new filming background. I made everything with mostly recycled materials - everything I used except for the faux ivy garlands was something I already owned prior to starting this project. I'm excited to have something quite aesthetically different. I've noticed my style developing in a slightly new direction, and I think my new intro and background will suit it well. I still love pastels and kawaii fashion, but it's nice to be able to mix in other things, so I ultimately wanted a background that would look good with both cute looks and perhaps more "gothic" ones.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Dying the Letters from Previous Intros
1:25 Jo-ann's Trip
2:11 Setting up My Intro Layout
3:13 Filming Intro Sequence
4:05 Editing Intro and Related Material
5:35 New Completed Intro Sequence
5:43 Editing Continued
7:10 Tearing Down my Old Background
7:31 Preparing Materials for New Background
8:16 Setting up My New Background
9:29 Outro
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Main: Come Correct by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

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👑🖤 How to Make a Soft Fabric Crown 🖤👑 (a slightly chaotic tutorial)

The Stitchess 2022-12-30 | Part 2 of my royalcore accessory making vlogs! This time I'm making a soft crown made from fabric. This is a great project for beginners! A small piece like this is a great way to use up some scrap fabric, and can easily be finished in an afternoon. I made mine in solid black to fit into my darker outfits, but these crowns can be tailored to any aesthetic. I personally think they work best with lolita, ouji, and gothic fashions - but a little creativity goes a long way! Don't be afraid to personalize and experiment.

If you missed the first tutorial where I made a ruff inspired collar, you can find it here: youtube.com/watch?v=fuA2msB93xU
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Resources:

Pellon 71f Peltex Ultra Firm One Sided Fusible Stabilizer
(by the yard) - joann.com/pellon-stabilizer-interfacing-by-the-yard/1261502.html
(10 yard bolt) - joann.com/pellon-71f-peltex-ultra-firm-one-sided-fusible-stabilizer/15150428.html
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Drafting the Pattern
3:15 Cutting Out the Fabric
3:37 Selecting and Cutting Out Stabilizer
4:20 Attaching the Stabilizer to the Fabric
4:47 Preparing the Pieces for Stitching
5:32 Stitching Everything Together
6:16 Trimming Seam Allowance
6:55 Turning the Crown Right Side Out
7:46 Finishing Touches
8:42 Final Crown and Outfits
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Imagine Us There by spring gang

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Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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🖤 Making a Tailored Black Velvet Vest with Corset Lacing (and Boning!) 🖤

The Stitchess 2022-10-28 | It's another sewing vlog! Once again I'm slowly trying to use up the existing fabric in my sewing stash. Today I'm working with some beautiful black velvet and turning it into a vest. The design is inspired by romantic gothic sensibilities, but meant to be worn in a variety of different ways. I decided to add some lacing to the back instead of standard waist ties, and added boning to give the vest a structured, smooth silhouette.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Initial Plan
1:24 Pattern Testing and Alteration
3:39 My Materials
4:20 Cutting Out the Fabric Pieces
4:37 Creating the Loops for the Corset Style Lacing
5:53 Prepping the Rest of My Pieces
6:44 Joining the Pieces Together

7:15 AD BREAK

7:23 Making Boning Channels
8:15 Continuing Garment Construction
8:55 Inserting the Boning
9:33 Final Garment Construction Steps
10:45 Finishing Details
11:31 Finished Garment Details

11:56 Outfit 1
12:35 Outfit 2
13:13 Outfit 3
13:43 Outro
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Killing Time by Craig Reever

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🐻🎀 Three Colorful Kawaii Outfits for Fall 🎀🐻

The Stitchess 2022-09-25 | It's been ages since I made a lookbook! Today's video consists of three outfits for the fall weather. Of course, they're still super colorful! I love fall for the emphasis on plaids, cozy sweaters and cardigans, and boots - but I also love continuing to use my same pastel colors all year long.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Outfit 1
1:52 Outfit 2
2:54 Outfit 3
3:56 Outro
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Sweet Aroma by Guustavv
Drops of Rain by Cody High
Sleep Online by Barbatula
Fruitful by Bomull

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☁️💙 Making DIY Kawaii Pastel Gingham Bloomers 💙☁️

The Stitchess 2022-09-10 | I've been trying to work on some stash busting projects to use up some of my fabric collection, so I made some bloomers out of some gingham fabric I've had sitting around for almost a year now. These can obviously be used with lolita fashion, but are also great for ouji and other similar kawaii fashions.

In addition to vlogging my sewing process, I also coordinated the bloomers in a couple outfits to demonstrate ways that bloomers can be worn outside of lolita fashion. If you want more similar content, I've already made an entire video about coordinating bloomers in non-traditional ways - youtu.be/h7g4-_KqQeI
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Resources:

Batty Chan Bloomers Pattern (free) - feorag.com/gosurori/bloomers-pattern.pdf

Batty Chan Patterns Main (free) - http://www.feorag.com/gosurori

ABC Lolita Bloomers Tutorial (free) - abc-lolita.blogspot.com/2010/10/sparkle-stitchesbudget-bloomers.html

EGL Livejournal Bloomers Tutorial (free) - egl.livejournal.com/4904975.html

TeaandThreadle (etsy) - etsy.com/listing/516836647/pdf-lolita-sewing-pattern-1300-short?click_key=f95bc3d84a94a665179a50af28de82401135beb1%3A516836647&click_sum=42728da3&ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1

RabbitandHatPatterns (etsy)(shop has more sizes) - etsy.com/listing/1192836879/pdf-medium-bloomers-pantaloons-under?click_key=ecd1d45435d763d5eb8038c1f3aa75f6301f0c9f%3A1192836879&click_sum=861c759e&ref=related-4&sts=1

PaisleyPincushion (etsy) - etsy.com/listing/278990090/honey-bee-bloomer-pattern-by-the-paisley?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lolita+bloomers+pattern&ref=sr_gallery-1-4&organic_search_click=1

If you know of any more bloomer patterns, feel free to mention them in the comments!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Cutting out the Pattern
2:46 Flat Lining the Fabric
5:06 Stitching the Leg Seams
6:04 Lace Hemming the Legs
8:43 AD BREAK
8:50 Adding More Lace
9:33 Making Elastic Casings for the Legs
12:47 Stitching the Crotch Seam
13:44 Making an Elastic Casing for the Waistband
14:36 Bloomers Finished
14:52 Outfit 1
15:38 Outfit 2
16:23 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Care Package by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

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🖤 3 Easy Alternative Fashion T-Shirt DIYs 🖤

The Stitchess 2022-08-21 | Three alternative fashion t-shirt DIYs for beginner and intermediate sewers! These projects will teach you how to embellish t-shirts with embroidery, applique, and (not so) decorative zippers. I used thrifted shirts for these tutorials, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand!

If you have any other beginner-friendly projects you'd like me to demonstrate, feel free to suggest them in the comments below. I love making more complex sewing vlogs, but I'd also like to put together more resources that can be followed along by those still learning how to sew their own clothes. DIY is such a big part of so many alternative subcultures (like goth, punk, etc.), so it's great to have a variety of tutorials available on the internet.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Project 1: Adding Embroidery
5:25 Project 2: Applique Stripes
10:06 AD BREAK
10:10 Project 3: Decorative (or funtional) Zippers and Distressing
14:33 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Luv by Bomull

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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🌸🧺 Contact and Socials 🧺🌸

Personal Instagram: @the_stitchess

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Studio Vlog 🎀 Making Pins and Scrunchies for my Shop

The Stitchess 2022-08-13 | It's another studio vlog! This time I'm making a bunch of pastel colored pinback buttons to list in my shop. I also had a bunch of scrap fabric prepped to make scrunchies so I finished them up as well. I hope you're all ready for another extra kawaii drop!

If you want to snag one for yourself, all items are available here: https://www.softsugar.shop/shop/accessories
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Cutting Out the Images
1:46 Pressing Buttons
2:38 Taking Product Photos
2:46 Putting Buttons on Cards
3:04 Finishing Scrap Fabric Scrunchies
3:37 Taking Product Photos Part 2
3:47 Conclusion and Listings
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Luv by Bomull

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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Personal Instagram: @the_stitchess

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Random Number Generator Picks My Outfits (Again)

The Stitchess 2022-08-06 | I had so much fun making part one of this video, I had to put together a part two. Once again, we're using a random number generator to create chaotic outfits using my alternative wardrobe. This time around, I have both kawaii and punkier items so the outfits should be extra eye-searing.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:10 The Garments
4:39 Outfit 1
5:43 Outfit 2
6:47 Outfit 3
7:52 Outfit 4
8:53 Outfit 5
9:47 Outfit 6
11:01 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Luv by Bomull

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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🌸🧺 Contact and Socials 🧺🌸

Personal Instagram: @the_stitchess

Shop Instagram: @softs.ugar

My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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Ive been busy since my last sewing vlog...

The Stitchess 2022-07-30 | Today's video is a small show and tell of some items I've made since my last major sewing vlog. Filming full vlogs is fun, but sometimes it's even nicer to just let myself experiment with smaller projects without worrying about displaying them online. I hope this haulternative style video is enjoyable!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:48 Item 1 - red and black upcycled crop top
1:43 Item 2 - revamped upcycled denim jacket
3:40 Items 3 & 4 - vests from homemade pattern
4:34 Item 5 - red corduroy "shorts" from GLB pattern
5:31 Item 6 - upcycled tattered "undershirt" from tights
6:42 Item 7 - tank top from thrifted fabric and homemade pattern
7:27 Item 8 - small embroidered patches
8:01 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Luv by Bomull

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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Personal Instagram: @the_stitchess

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Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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Studio Vlog 🎀 Making Patches for My Webshop

The Stitchess 2022-07-16 | It's been a long time since I listed anything new for sale in my shop, and even longer since I shared a studio vlog! Today I'm dropping a bunch of hand painted patches for sale, many of which are one of a kind. Today's video is all about how I made them! Each patch is created from my own personal scrap fabrics, which is a great way to repurpose the material and keep useable textiles out of landfill.

If you want to snag one for yourself, all the patches are available here: https://www.softsugar.shop/shop/accessories/patches
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Prepping the Fabric
0:43 Tracing the Stencil
1:05 Painting
1:48 Drying and Setting the Paint
2:05 Finishing the Raw Edges
4:07 Taking Product Photos
4:39 Complaining about My Printer
5:30 Conclusion
6:11 Disembodied Cat Noises
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Luv by Bomull

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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Personal Instagram: @the_stitchess

Shop Instagram: @softs.ugar

My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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What was Sweet Rococo? 🎀🎀🎀 Defunct Lolita Indie Brands

The Stitchess 2022-07-02 | What's your favorite indie brand? Mine was Sweet Rococo, a now defunct western online lolita fashion brand that specialized in custom dresses. Their unique design wizard allowed you to pick and choose your cut, fabric, and even ribbons, lace, and buttons. Every aspect of their dresses were completely customizable. It's rare to find brands like that, and I feel the lolita community really lost something special when they went out of business. So today, I wanted to share with you what little bits and pieces of Sweet Rococo are still around.

Feel free to share details about your favorite alternative fashion indie brand in the comments! Maybe I'll compile them into a video in the future?
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:37 About Sweet Rococo
2:08 Exploring Internet Archive
4:10 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Luv by Bomull

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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Why I Stopped Making Hauls

The Stitchess 2022-04-17 | Fashion hauls used to be a big part of my channel, but I gradually started to post less and less of them as my shopping habits changed over the years. Today, I just wanted to sit down and explain my thought process, why I used to enjoy that kind of content, and why I've ultimately decided I don't want to make those kinds of videos anymore.

This is a topic that requires a bit of nuance, and I don't claim to have all the answers, but I really wanted to put this out there anyway. I just simply don't feel that clothing hauls fit into my personal shopping philosophy, and by extension my channel, any longer.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:38 Why I Liked Hauls
5:36 Why I Stopped Liking Hauls

11:06 AD BREAK

11:16 Why I Won't Be Making More Hauls
18:55 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Until it's Over by spring gang

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Thanks for watching!
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🖤💕 How to Style Kawaii Bloomers and Pumpkin Pants 💕🖤

The Stitchess 2022-03-26 | Today's video is all about BLOOMERS! I absolutely adore bloomers, and I consider them highly underrated. Today I've created 16 different outfits using 4 different pairs of bloomers, including an incredibly fantastic pair by R.R. Memorandum that was recently gifted to me. Hopefully at least one of these looks can give you inspiration for how to get the most out of your wardrobe pieces.

Knowing where to acquire clothing in a sustainable manner is one thing, but actually using our garments is another! Since the most sustainable garment is one that's already in your closet, the best thing all of us can do for an environmentally-friendly wardrobe is learn how to coordinate what we already have in as many ways as possible.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:34 What are Bloomers?

2:27 My Bloomer Collection
2:31 Strawberry Short Bloomers
2:52 R.R. Memorandum Heirloom Rose Bloomers [AD]
4:22 Charcoal Long Bloomers
5:01 Hot Pink Pumpkin Pants
5:20 White Extra Long Bloomers

5:37 Basic Styling Tips
7:02 AD BREAK

7:06 Outfit Inspiration
7:24 R.R. Memorandum Heirloom Rose Bloomers
7:39 Outfit 1
7:59 Outfit 2
8:28 Outfit 3
8:48 Outfit 4
9:15 Charcoal Long Bloomers
9:26 Outfit 5
9:44 Outfit 6
10:06 Outfit 7
10:27 Outfit 8
10:50 Strawberry Mini Bloomers
10:56 Outfit 9
11:18 Outfit 10
11:35 Outfit 11
12:02 Outfit 12
12:22 Hot Pink Pumpkin Pants
12:27 Outfit 13
12:51 Outfit 14
13:12 Outfit 15
13:31 Outfit 16

13:57 Outro
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Resources:

How to Draft and Sew Bloomers Using Your Own Measurements (batty-chan) - feorag.com/gosurori/bloomers-pattern.pdf

Batty-Chan Sewing Resources General - http://www.feorag.com/gosurori

Bloomers Sewing Tutorial Video (sasa time) - youtu.be/v95Z8DOzXpk

Strawberry Embroidery Tutorial (silversnow) - youtu.be/Szi6Q7MBS8E

Alternative Strawberry Embroidery Tutorial (handiworks) - youtu.be/enfYEozWxV0
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OUTFIT 1
bloomers - R.R. Memorandum
cutsew - Angelic Pretty (secondhand)
headbow, socks - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand, old)
wristcuffs, sock toppers - homemade
shoes - secondhand

OUTFIT 2
bloomers - R.R. Memorandum
blouse, socks - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand, old)
vest - upcycled
scarf - vintage
shoes - FENTYxPUMA (old)

OUTFIT 3
bloomers - R.R. Memorandum
blouse - upcycled
bedcoat, peignoir - vintage
belt, tights - secondhand
shoes - FENTYxPUMA (old)

OUTFIT 4
bloomers - R.R. Memorandum
sweater - W♡C (old)
detachable collar - homemade
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - YRU (secondhand)

OUTFIT 5
bloomers, jewelry - homemade
oversized shirt- EmptyBrains X AngelBrains
mock neck shirt, shoes - secondhand
socks - Sock Dreams

OUTFIT 6
bloomers, choker - homemade
bodice - Gunne Sax (secondhand)
tights - secondhand
shoes - TUK (secondhand)

OUTFIT 7
bloomers - homemade
blouse - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
sweatervest - secondhand
scarf - vintage
tights - don't remember
shoes - TUK (secondhand)

OUTFIT 8
bloomers, jewelry - homemade
sweater, tights, shoes - secondhand
fishnets - Sock Dreams

OUTFIT 9
bloomers, overdress, pearls - upcycled
top, belt - secondhand
headpiece - Beholder Fashions (etsy)
pendant - Wawe Studio
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - YRU (secondhand)

OUTFIT 10
bloomers - upcycled
cardigan - Ank Rouge (secondhand)
choker - vintage
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - FENTYxPUMA (old)

OUTFIT 11
bloomers - upcycled
blouse, cardigan, shoes - secondhand
scarf, belt - vintage
socks - Sock Dreams

OUTFIT 12
bloomers - upcycled
blouse, cardigan - secondhand
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - FENTYxPUMA (old)

OUTFIT 13
pumpkin pants, vest - homemade
blouse - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - secondhand

OUTFIT 14
pumpkin pants - homemade
crop top - Chrissa Sparkles
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - secondhand

OUTFIT 15
pumpkin pants - homemade
cardigan, shirt - secondhand
scarf - vintage
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - YRU (secondhand)

OUTFIT 16
pumpkin pants, jewelry - homemade
top, fishnets, shoes - secondhand
socks - Sock Dreams
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Delusional by spring gang
Skipping Rocks by Justnormal
That Kind of Love by I'MIN

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This video has been sponsored in part by R.R. Memorandum.

Visit Their Website --- r-r-memorandum.co.uk

Heirloom Rose Bloomers --- r-r-memorandum.co.uk/collections/heirloom-rose/products/heirloom-rose-bloomers

A very special thank you to R.R. Memorandum!

(the above links are NOT affiliate links)
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💕🎀 Actually Using the Gothic and Lolita Bible Sewing Patterns 🎀💕

The Stitchess 2022-03-06 | I've been wanting to sew the shorts in this edition of the Gothic and Lolita Bible ever since I first discovered the publication in high school. The issue I'm using today is volume 3 from the English-language releases. I feel like most people understand that the GLBs came with sewing patterns, but I see so few examples of clothing made with them! These are intended to make ouji style knee-length shorts - although with all the alterations I made, my pair is feeling decidedly early 2000s Hot Topic Emo (this is not a bad thing). I especially love the suspender and zipper details, which remind me of the Tripp pants I was also obsessed with in high school. Overall, this project was incredibly nostalgic for me!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro/The Gothic and Lolita Bibles
0:23 Who is Kana?
0:44 Preparing for the Project
1:18 Tracing the Pattern
3:18 The Mock-Up Graveyard
4:38 Constructing the Garment
14:41 Final Reveal
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How To Install a Fly Front Zipper: youtu.be/E2Got4ACIdc
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

That Kind of Love by I'MIN
Skipping Rocks by Justnormal
North Cackalacky by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Until it's Over by spring gang
Delusional by spring gang

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🌸🧺 Contact and Socials 🧺🌸

Instagram: @the_stitchess

My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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💕💖 Kawaii Outfits for Your Most Absurd Styling Requests 💕💖

The Stitchess 2022-02-14 | I thought it might be really fun to ask you guys to come up with the wildest situations for me to style, and I certainly wasn't disappointed! The majority of these outfits are pastel and cutesy, but I tried to make a variety of looks. There's some lovecore and strawberrycore, some lolita and ouji, and even more of a gothy ekid style - so hopefully despite the unusual themes there should be little something for everyone!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Outfit 1
2:00 Outfit 2
3:30 Outfit 3
5:33 Outfit 4
6:37 Outfit 5
7:30 Outfit 6
8:24 Outfit 7
9:42 Outfit 8
10:57 Outro
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OUTFIT 1
beret - secondhand
detachable collar - homemade
sweater - W♡C
jumperskirt - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - YRU (secondhand)
plush - Honeylambs

OUTFIT 2
hairbows - homemade
blouse - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
"corset" - Gunne Sax (secondhand)
scarft, earrings, purse, tights - vintage
skirt - Emily Temple Cute (secondhand)
shoes - secondhand

OUTFIT 3
headpiece - Beholder Fashions (etsy)
blouse - vintage
belt - old/don't remember
shorts, shoes - secondhand
bag - homemade
socks - Sock Dreams

OUTFIT 4
bonnet - homemade
dress - Enchanted Scissors (etsy)
tights - old/don't remember
shoes - secondhand
plush - vintage

OUTFIT 5
hoodie, pants - secondhand
shoes - Toms
mask - homemade

OUTFIT 6
blouse - vintage (reworked)
vest - vintage (reworked)
bloomers - secondhand (reworked)
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - FENTYxPUMA
plush - W♡C

OUTFIT 7
jewelry - homemade & Wawe Studio
top, purse - upcycled
skirt - homemade
socks - Sock Dreams
shoes - secondhand

OUTFIT 8
headpiece, pearl chain - homemade
vest, shoes, bat - upcycled
dress - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright (secondhand)
socks - Sock Dreams
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

That Kind of Love by I'MIN
Imagine Us There by spring gang
Killing Time by Craig Reever

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100K Q&A Special 🖤💖💜 How I Learned to Sew and Other Questions

The Stitchess 2021-12-18 | For my 100k subscriber special, I asked you guys what you wanted me to make in the community tab - and the top answers were a Q&A and a cosplay video. And, well, I guess this is where I should confess that I'm not the biggest fan of cosplay, so a Q&A it is! These questions were asked on the community tab here on YouTube as well as my stories on Instagram.

I answered some questions I get in my comments pretty regularly, like how I learned to sew and how I got into alternative fashion... but I also threw in some of the sillier ones because why not.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Rambling About Not Having My Playbutton Yet
2:38 What Was the Most Surprising Thing You Learned in School?
4:13 Do You Like Pretty Cure?
5:10 What is Your Favorite Item You Made? // Would You Ever Try to Achieve a Completely Homemade Wardrobe?
6:50 If You Had to Make a Garment Out of Velveeta Cheese, Dry Erase Markers, or Pine Needles, which would it be?

8:31 AD BREAK

8:41 When Did You Learn to Sew?
12:44 Do You Still Plan on Making a Half Bonnet Video?

13:17 AD BREAK

13:23 When Did You First Get Into Alt Fashion?
14:19 What Inspired Your More Recent Style?
15:02 Worst Injury You've Gotten DIYing? (CW: Gross)
16:46 Outro
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg

Just a Kid by Water Mirrors
Purple Clouds by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist
Nep Tune by Dugway
Until it's Over by spring gang
North Cackalacky by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist
Coffeehouse by Large
Skipping Rocks by Justnormal
Spaceship in Raleigh by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist
Imagine Us There by spring gang

Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Creating A Darker Alternative Fashion Wardrobe ⛓🖤🧷 Method and Lookbook PLUS 9+ DIY Projects

The Stitchess 2021-10-03 | Is it goth? Is it punk? Is it creepy cute? Is it pastel goth? Yamikawaii? Honestly I don't know and I don't really care.

For the last year and some change I've been experimenting with some darker alternative outfits in addition to my usual pastel kawaii style. I decided that since I enjoy wearing multiple aesthetics so much, it would be a lot easier and more fun for me to break my wardrobe up into a few essential capsules that can mix and match with each other - that way I can wear whatever style I feel like wearing on any particular day. Planning actual capsules also helps me create wardrobes that actually mix and match, maximizing the number of outfits I can get out of (hopefully) fewer overall garments. I love having a big wardrobe, but it's also important to be mindful of budget and physical space constraints.

This isn't necessarily intended to be a tutorial, but rather an explanation of what I did and what works for me. However, I hope sharing my process is helpful or inspiring to anyone who may be building their own wardrobe. ^-^

Other Videos You Might Find Helpful:

DIY / Thrift Flips with Mel Mercer - youtu.be/Usa7sQEk_U0
Thrift Flips and Patch Painting with Rattus Rattus - youtu.be/E22g1U9AGWw
Upcycling Clothes with Muse - youtu.be/vQ-zU-EdpUI
DIY Chokers with Of Herbs and Alters - youtu.be/WmVqqoI1sEY
DIY Jewelry with Sidney Lavin - youtu.be/db-UsFZsRLQ
Even More DIY Jewelry with Emily Rose - youtu.be/X7BKU3GzOIk

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:08 Overview, How To Build a Wardrobe
1:33 Step 1, Gather Inspiration
3:49 Step 2, Plan Basics
5:26 Step 3, Slowly Acquire What You Need
5:43 What I Already Owned (Try On)
6:43 Overview, The Process of Buying New Things
7:49 What I Bought Secondhand (Try On)
9:30 Getting Ready to DIY

9:51 AD BREAK

10:01 Refreshing the Dye on Thrifted Clothing
11:13 Project 1, Adding a Patch to a Shirt
12:20 Project 2, Painting a T-Shirt and Installing Extra Long Sleeves
15:11 Project 3, Painting a T-Shirt and Adding Sleeve Patches
16:25 Project 4, Turning a Blazer into a Punk Jacket
20:47 Project 5, New Patches for a Denim Vest

22:06 AD BREAK

22:12 Project 6, Adding Patches and Spikes to Skinny Jeans
24:00 Project 7, Distressing and Adding Patches to Skinny Jeans
25:38 Overview, Accessories
25:57 Legwear Collection
26:21 Shoe Collection (Try On)
26:50 Project 8, Painting Shoes a New Color
28:13 Project 9, Painting a Colorblock Purse
30:48 Jewelry Collection (Try On)
33:19 Step 4, Enjoy Your Wardrobe
33:35 Outfit 1
34:01 Outfit 2
34:23 Outfit 3
34:45 Outfit 4
35:06 Outfit 5
35:28 Outfit 6
35:53 Outfit 7
36:14 Outfit 8
36:37 Outfit 9
36:57 Outfit 10
37:23 Outro

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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Cushy by Coupe
Like This by spring gang
Purple Clouds by Sarah, the Illustrumentalist
Delusional by spring gang
Marble Ink by Giants' Nest
Killing Time by Craig Reever
Go Blind by spring gang

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💖🖤 DIY Punk and Kawaii Plush Animal Bags from Scraps OR Thrifted Toys 🖤💖

The Stitchess 2021-06-30 | This video took SO LONG to make but here it FINALLY is! This DIY was voted on by you guys!

In today's video I'll walk you through how I make stuffed animal bags. The first project is a teddy bear bag made from a thrifted toy that I washed and altered. Chain details make it perfect for edgier styles like goth, punk, and emo. The second project is a patchwork bunny bag that is created entirely out of scrap fabrics, including the stuffing. The bunny bag is created using pastel colored scraps, so it works great with more kawaii styles like lolita, fairy kei, or even mori or cult party kei. A patchwork stuffed animal can be made to match any style though, it just depends on what fabrics you use!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Project #1 : Bags from Thrifted Toys
0:58 Making an Adjustable Strap
3:41 Selecting Materials
4:27 Preparing the Teddy Bear
5:14 Creating the Inner Pocket
6:24 Inserting the Pocket
8:08 Attaching the Strap
9:02 Decoration
9:18 Removable Chain Detail
10:02 Adding Other Edgy Details
10:39 Project #1 Finished

11:12 AD BREAK

11:17 Project #2 : Bags from Scrap Fabrics
11:27 Selecting a Pattern
11:53 Simplicity is Kinda Problematic
14:15 MY PATTERN IN CASE YOU WANT TO FOLLOW ALONG
14:39 Cutting and Flat Lining Pattern Pieces
17:18 Eyelet Lacing Detail
19:00 Following the Pattern Instructions
19:17 Adjusting the Ear Placement
22:23 Following Pattern Instructions pt2
25:04 Adding a Zipper and Pocket to the Back Seam

28:17 AD BREAK

28:22 Returning to Pattern Instructions
31:36 Stuffing with Fabric Scraps
34:59 Decoration
36:51 Project #2 Finished
37:15 Conclusion and Outfits

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References:

The Strap Tutorial I'm Using - sacotin.com/en/adjustable-strap-tutorial

A Statement on Simplicity's Alleged Design Theft - lolita-tips.tumblr.com/post/166883639833/is-it-true-that-simplicity-stole-patterns-if

Alternative Patterns (if you don't want to support simplicity) :
Arttony Toys - etsy.com/shop/ArttonyToys?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=542618985
Willowynn - etsy.com/shop/willowynn?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=238700039
BeeZeeArt - beezeeart.com

I am using Simplicity Pattern S9306 for this tutorial.

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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Like This by Spring Gang
Purple Clouds by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Killing Time by Craig Reever
North Cackalacky by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Imagine Us There by Spring Gang

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Kawaii Colorblock Dress 🎀🍓 Alt Fashion Thrift Flip DIY

The Stitchess 2021-05-24 | I feel like it's been forever since I made a proper thrift flip? I specifically made this as a sewing vlog but I feel like the general idea can be applied to any similar dress, shirt, or tunic. I feel like the finished piece was MADE for lovecore aesthetic outfits, but I feel like I'll be experimenting with several kawaii and alternative styles for coordination options. I hope this inspires some of you to try upcycling your own alternative clothing ^-^

...and YES the embroidery on this dress DOES have a teddy bear with the word "sports" under it as if that is supposed to make any sense.

No, I do not consume the sports.

People I was Inspired By:
Ali The Loaf
(webshop) - alitheloaf.co.uk
(insta) - instagram.com/alitheloaf
Dirtbag666
(webshop) - instagram.com/dirtbag666shop
(insta) - dirtbag666.com

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Inspiration
0:56 The Supplies
2:53 The Upcycle
7:39 The Reveal
8:23 The Outfits

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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Purple Clouds by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Spaceship in Raleigh by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Delusional by spring gang
Marble Ink by Giants' Nest
Good Look by Lasse Lyx
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Critiquing My 2020 Outfits 💌🏹🍓 Tier List

The Stitchess 2021-04-19 | Last year I made a video critiquing all of my outfits from the previous year, so I wanted to do the same thing again this year BUT I also decided to organize the outfits into a tier list as well because why not. So here is a tier list of all of my kawaii / pastel / vintage inspired lookbook outfits from 2020.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Lookbook 1 Title
1:04 Outfit 1
2:11 Grade
2:21 Lookbook 2 Title
2:25 Outfit 2
3:20 Grade
3:32 Outfit 3
3:55 Grade
4:04 Outfit 4
4:27 Grade
4:36 Outfit 5
5:01 Grade
5:12 Lookbook 3 Title
5:15 Outfit 6
5:37 Grade
5:48 Outfit 7
5:56 Grade
6:01 Outfit 8
6:25 Grade
6:42 Outfit 9
7:10 Grade
7:17 Outfit 10
7:48 Grade
8:12 AD BREAK
8:15 Lookbook 4 Title
8:18 Outfit 11
8:47 Grade
9:00 Lookbook 5 Title
9:03 Outfit 12
9:49 Grade
10:00 Outfit 13
10:17 Grade
10:29 Outfit 14
11:01 Grade
11:06 Lookbook 6 Title
11:09 Outfit 15
11:45 Grade
11:51 Outfit 16
12:24 Grade
12:34 Outfit 17
13:03 Grade
13:10 Conclusion
13:39 Final Tier List
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Smoking Lounge by Trio Leo
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Wardrobe Refresh Part 2 🎀🍓🌸 Making Some Repairs

The Stitchess 2021-04-10 | Part 2 of my (I guess) annual wardrobe update. In this video we'll go over some of the simple repairs I did to quickly fix up some of my garments. I still have several bigger projects that need to be done, however I'd like to take my time with them and work on them in the background of bigger projects.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:40 (1) - Lilac Slip Dress #1 (take in side seams & shoulder straps)
1:30 (2) - Yellow Sundress (take in & replace elastic)
5:30 AD BREAK #1
5:35 (3) - Eveningwear Top (replace boning)
6:51 (4) - Houndstooth Skirt (remove stains & add raw hem)
9:08 (5) - Mint Jumper Dress (remove panels, redo zipper, shorten)
12:21 AD BREAK #2
12:24 (6) - Pink Wool Blazer (replace buttons)
13:41 (7) - these laundry chemicals were a lie
14:09 (8) - Lilac Slip Dress #2 (reshape front)
15:21 (9) - Bunny Cardigan (remove bunnies)
16:58 ???
17:59 Conclusion
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Cushy by Coupe
Imagine Us There by sping gang
Like This by spring gang
Delusional by spring gang
Dugway by Nep Tune
Until It's Over by spring gang
Giants' Nest by Marble Ink
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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Wardrobe Refresh Part 1 🎀🍓🌸 Trying on My Entire Wardrobe

The Stitchess 2021-03-07 | Part One because I plan on doing a little series on how I give my wardrobe a yearly refresh. In this video we'll try everything on and decide what to fix up and what to part with. In part 2 I'll walk you guys through some of the resizing, mending, and stain removal I'll have to do before my wardrobe is ready for a full tour.

Timestamps as Promised:
0:00 Intro
2:08 Sorting Montage with Cat Footage
3:56 Transition to Try-On
4:27 Trying On My Entire Wardrobe
19:44 Try-On Outcome
20:05 Outro
21:53 Bonus Cat Footage
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Hotel Etoile by Trio Leo
A Warm Welcome by Gabriel Lucas
Mr. Handsome by Richie Everett
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❤️🎀 Random Number Generator Picks my Outfits 🎀❤️

The Stitchess 2021-03-01 | I mean the title kinda says it all doesn't it? It's not reinventing the wheel to create random outfits, but I liked the idea of using a random number generator and as much of my wardrobe as possible. Also with my weird wardrobe I figured the results would be questionable and humorous at best.

Timestamps as Promised:
0:00 Intro & Explanation
1:50 Cat Intermission
2:15 The Garment Pool
7:19 Commercial Break
7:27 Randomly Generating Outfits
7:58 Generating Outfit 1
10:11 Outfit 1 Try-On
10:29 Generating Outfit 2
12:25 Outfit 2 Try-On
12:40 Generating Outfit 3
14:50 Outfit 3 Try-On
15:12 Generating Outfit 4
17:00 Outfit 4 Try-On
17:15 Generating Outfit 5
18:28 Outfit 5 Try-On
18:54 Generating Outfit 6
21:36 Outfit 6 Try-On
22:02 Wrap-Up & Conclusion

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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Homecoming by Future Joust
Early Dear by Trio Leo
Good Look by Lasse Lyx
Coupe by Cushy
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🧸🎀 How to Coordinate One Pieces Without Getting Bored (with Enchanted Scissors) 🎀🧸

The Stitchess 2021-02-20 | We all love a big poofy dress, but then we always complain that there only seems to be so many ways to wear the big poofy dress. In this video we'll discuss how different coordination techniques can dramatically change the feel of an outfit, and how you can get more wears out of the one piece dresses in your closet.
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Just A Kid by Water Mirrors
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Get the Olive Girl OP here - etsy.com/listing/963005233/old-school-lolita-dress?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1
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💌❤️ Lovecore Valentines Day Lookbook 2021 ❤️💌

The Stitchess 2021-02-13 | Happy Valentines Day! I tried to get a range of looks that all fit loosely under the main idea of lovecore.

Outfit Rundowns:

LOOK 1 - Strawberry Sundae
(very traditional lovecore color scheme using a very otome/60s vintage inspired silhouette)
Blouse - btssb (secondhand)
Cardigan - thrifted
Scarf - vintage
Skirt - handmade (an older selfmade piece that I keep resizing and repairing because I love it so much)
Tights - thrifted
Shoes - FENTYxPUMA
Purse - angelic pretty (secondhand)
Hairbows - handmade

LOOK 2 - Velvet Serenade
(a goth-y/grunge look for those who want to do v-day but darker using some amazing red velvet pieces I've recently acquired)
Dress - vintage
Earrings - vintage
Purse - vintage
Tights - thrifted
Fishnets - sock dreams
Shoes - TUK (secondhand)

LOOK 3 - Cupid's Wings
(I wanted to make a look that was still very lovecore but without using the stereotypical red and pink color palette so I used blue and cream instead. It came out looking like a combination of lovecore and angelcore almost, and the fishnets and pointy heels add a touch of larme influence - hence why this one is named after cupid)
Cutsew - angelic pretty (secondhand)
Skirt - vintage
Earrings - puvithel (gifted to me by the brand)
Beret - thrifted
Fishnets - thrifted
Tights - thrifted
Purse - angelic pretty (secondhand)
Shoes - vintage

LOOK 4 - Cherry On Top
(I thought a lovecore themed lolita coordinate would look very cute, but I still wanted to keep it simple. fun fact - my hair ribbons are the velvet ribbons included with one of the puvithel cutsews I was gifted)
Dress - btssb (secondhand)
Cardigan - ank rouge (secondhand)
Tights - thrifted
Wrist Cuffs - handmade
Necklace - vintage
Earrings - vintage
Purse - handmade
Shoes - thrifted

LOOK 5 - Paper Hearts
(I imagine this is a comfy outfit for doing valentine's day crafting in - so I named it paper hearts because I can see myself making old-school valentines out of construction paper in a cozy ensemble like this)
Sweater - W♡C
Romper - thrifted
Tights - thrifted
Fishnets - thrifted
Purse - youtu.be/lsMw6Qxi7IQ
Scrunchie - handmade
Shoes - YRU (secondhand)
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Never Had to by OTE feat Naiad
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Anti-Fashion

The Stitchess 2021-02-06 | What is anti-fashion? Where did the idea of anti-fashion come from? Most importantly, what does anti-fashion have to say about our relationship with clothing? Much like art, there are no strict definitions of what can and can't be considered fashion. It is largely the work of anti-fashion designers that push the boundaries of fashion, and help us better understand our personal relationships with style.

In today's video I cover a few key names in anti-fashion, and what we can learn from these types of designs.
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Some Resources:

Anti-Fashion 90s Documentary - youtu.be/8kle_lPRtNs
(this one is on top because it's really good and discusses a ton of cool designers)

(Renegades of Fashion)
Rei Kawakubo - youtu.be/fHayspt14_c
Yohji Yamamoto - youtu.be/6asF53UqGd8
Vivienne Westwood - youtu.be/I9VeW6z4xIU

Iris Van Herpen, the Most Avant-Garde Fashion Designer in History - youtu.be/iJH0mOcpCrk

Anti-Fashion: A Manifesto for the Next Decade - youtu.be/LV3djdXfimI

Forbes article about Witchsy - forbes.com/sites/vanessamcgrady/2017/09/05/witchsy/?sh=6657a1ea2e13

Fashion Brand Company - fashionbrandcompany.com
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Alone on a Swan in LA by Pandaraps
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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🌸🎀 Restoring a Skirt from the English GLBs 🎀🌸

The Stitchess 2021-01-23 | Giving a minor glow up to a skirt originally made by manga artist M. Alice Legrow for volume 5 of the English-language Gothic and Lolita Bible. The GLBs were a huge part of the reason I got into jfashion so I was crazy excited to get my hands on this skirt. It was clearly never made to actually be worn though, and in it's original condition it wasn't suitable for regular wear. Since I want this to be a normal piece of my wardrobe it needs to be taken apart partially and reassembled - so today we'll have another episode of garment rehab.
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Meet Cute by Peter Sandberg
Main: Smoking Lounge by Trio Leo
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ok but hear me out... Ear Curtains

The Stitchess 2020-12-19 | idk either. Ear Curtains.

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Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress, with a degree in theatrical costume design. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable.
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: You & Us by Walt Adams
Smoking Lounge by Trio Leo
Old Time Elevator by Trio Leo
I Think It Will Last by Stefan Netsman
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🧺Prairie Revival🧺 to 🎀Kawaii🎀 Sailor Collar Dress Sewing Vlog 🪡

The Stitchess 2020-12-05 | It's another sewing vlog! Today I've altered a vintage pattern from the prairie revival brand, Laura Ashley. I show you how to shorten a commercial pattern using its markings, as well as take you through the step by step directions. It can be a little difficult to follow along with a pattern and visualize the steps as a beginner, so I thought I would go through one will you - as well as show you how you can use a pattern to get different looks aside from what's shown on the envelope. You would be amazed how much moving a hemline, adding embellishments, or just playing around with different button options can really change the look and feel of a garment!
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Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress, with a degree in theatrical costume design. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable.
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Garden in Bloom by Mike Franklyn
Sunny Afternoon by Jon Algar
Meet Me On The Bridge by Hakan Eriksson
That Sort Of Thing by Wanda Shakes
Lenox Avenue by Guy Trevino and Friends
Mr Handsome by Richie Everett
The Other Woman by The Flax
Only This by Headlund
Strolling In Style by Raymond Grouse
Like A Spark by Medite
Lost At Sea by Trio Leo
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

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The ACTUAL Risks of Thrifting Clothes

The Stitchess 2020-11-21 | Thrifting has gotten a bit of a bad reputation in popular culture. Until very recently, it was actually far more common to look down on thrifted clothing as "lesser", but luckily the recent popularity of thrifted style has been a major factor in redefining the face of secondhand clothing. HOWEVER, this does not mean that buying secondhand is completely risk free. There are some factors that should be considered when you shop at thrift stores. Most of us are aware of stains and smells, but far more hazardous is the potential to bring home a fresh bedbug infestation. These are very real issues, and while thrifting IS still king when it comes to giving up fast fashion - proper precautions should always be taken.
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Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress. I started sewing when I was 8 and loved it so much I made it the focus of my study in college. After a lifetime of battling severe mental health issues - I found healing in the radical softness and Japanese kawaii communities. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable. Thank you so much for letting me share my art and process with you. I hope we can all grow together!
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Garden in Bloom by Mike Franklyn
Main: Toy Lullaby by Etienne Roussel
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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History of Mori Kei and other Vintage Inspired JFashions (natural kei, dolly kei, cult party)

The Stitchess 2020-11-14 | There are many fashion styles inspired by antique and vintage clothing in popular jfashion, one of my old favorites being Mori Kei. It almost seems mori is making a comeback now that cottagecore is trendy - but perhaps there's more to that then what meets the eye... Of course we can't forget the fashion style that Mori Kei branched off of, Natural Kei. We might as well also discuss the styles that mori inspired, such as Dolly Kei and Cult Party Kei...

You might want to make some popcorn, this one's gonna be kinda long.
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Some Resources:

- idontknowmuchbutimlearning.blogspot.com

- idontknowmuchbutimlearning.blogspot.com/2019/07/shocking-update-natural-kei-style.html

- j-fashion.fandom.com/wiki/Pink_House_Style

- j-fashion.fandom.com/wiki/Natural_Kei

- idontknowmuchbutimlearning.blogspot.com/2019/02/chocos-list-official-mori-girl-checklist.html

- j-fashion.fandom.com/wiki/Dolly_Kei

- web.archive.org/web/20100423213851/grimoire.jp

- fashionsnap.com/article/grimoire-tobe-nomura

- tokyofashion.com/grimoire-shibuya-japanese-dolly-kei-vintage-fashion-wonderland

- j-fashion.fandom.com/wiki/Cult_Party_Kei

- web.archive.org/web/20120225061737/http://the-virgin-mary.com

- style-arena.jp/en/shops/5

- http://thefashionatetraveller.com/the-virgin-mary-store-in-harajuku-cult-party-kei

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Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress. I started sewing when I was 8 and loved it so much I made it the focus of my study in college. After a lifetime of battling severe mental health issues - I found healing in the radical softness and Japanese kawaii communities. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable. Thank you so much for letting me share my art and process with you. I hope we can all grow together!
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Garden in Bloom by Mike Franklyn
Main: Toy Lullaby by Etienne Roussel
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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🌸🧺 Contact and Socials 🧺🌸

Instagram: @the_stitchess

My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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Singer Sewing Books are Seriously Under Rated

The Stitchess 2020-11-02 | Books Mentioned:

Clothing Care and Repair
Thrift Books- thriftbooks.com/w/clothing-care--repair_company-singer/3245068/#edition=3040396&idiq=3445618
Better World Books- betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Clothing-Care-Repair--Extending-the-Life-of-Your-Clothes--Singer-Sewing-Reference-Library--9780394544908
Amazon Used- amazon.com/Clothing-Repair-Singer-Reference-Library/dp/0865732051/ref=sr_1_37?crid=15CDKQR5TOX5S&dchild=1&keywords=singer+sewing+reference+library&qid=1604294610&sprefix=singer+sewing+refer%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-37

Sewing For Special Occasions
Thrift Books- thriftbooks.com/w/sewing-for-special-occasions-bridal-prom--evening-dresses_singer-reference-library/316312/#edition=692092&idiq=2355550
Better World Books- betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Sewing-for-Special-Occasions-9780865732865
Amazon Used- amazon.com/Sewing-Special-Occasions-Evening-Reference/dp/0865732876/ref=sr_1_24?crid=15CDKQR5TOX5S&dchild=1&keywords=singer+sewing+reference+library&qid=1604294610&sprefix=singer+sewing+refer%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-24

Sewing Specialty Fabrics
Thrift Books- thriftbooks.com/w/sewing-specialty-fabrics-sewing-reference-library_singer-sewing-company/1130804/#edition=1760024&idiq=566076
Better World Books- betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Sewing-Specialty-Fabrics-9780394744162
Amazon Used- amazon.com/Sewing-Specialty-Fabrics-Reference-Library/dp/0865732094/ref=sr_1_29?crid=15CDKQR5TOX5S&dchild=1&keywords=singer+sewing+reference+library&qid=1604294610&sprefix=singer+sewing+refer%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-29

Creating Fashion Accessories
Thrift Books- thriftbooks.com/w/creating-fashion-accessories_singer-sewing-company_cy-decosse-inc/437205/#edition=692091&idiq=2978277
Better World Books- betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Fashion-Accessories-9780865732858
Amazon Used- amazon.com/Creating-Fashion-Accessories-DeCosse-Editors/dp/0865732841/ref=sr_1_58?crid=15CDKQR5TOX5S&dchild=1&keywords=singer+sewing+reference+library&qid=1604294610&sprefix=singer+sewing+refer%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-58

Sewing Lingerie
Thrift Books- thriftbooks.com/w/sewing-lingeriesinger-sewing-reference-library_singer-sewing-company/263850/#edition=3564222&idiq=3865484
Better World Books- betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Sewing-Lingerie-9780865732612
Amazon Used- amazon.com/Sewing-Lingerie-Singer-Reference-Library/dp/0865732612/ref=sr_1_15?crid=15CDKQR5TOX5S&dchild=1&keywords=singer+sewing+reference+library&qid=1604294335&sprefix=singer+sewing+refer%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-15

Tailoring
Thrift Books- thriftbooks.com/w/tailoring_singer-sewing-company/252212/#edition=3538135&idiq=1346210
Better World Books- betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/Tailoring-9780865732421
Amazon Used- amazon.com/Tailoring-Singer-Sewing-Reference-Library/dp/0865732418/ref=sr_1_26?crid=15CDKQR5TOX5S&dchild=1&keywords=singer+sewing+reference+library&qid=1604294610&sprefix=singer+sewing+refer%2Caps%2C240&sr=8-26

List of More Titles by Singer - http://www.librarything.com/series/Singer+Sewing+Reference+Library
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Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress. I started sewing when I was 8 and loved it so much I made it the focus of my study in college. After a lifetime of battling severe mental health issues - I found healing in the radical softness and Japanese kawaii communities. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable. Thank you so much for letting me share my art and process with you. I hope we can all grow together!
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Garden in Bloom by Mike Franklyn
Main: Toy Lullaby by Etienne Roussel
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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🌸🧺 Contact and Socials 🧺🌸

Instagram: @the_stitchess

My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @ gmail.com
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Dressing Up as My Dolls for Halloween 🎃🎀🧸 3 Kawaii Monochrome Outfits

The Stitchess 2020-10-25 | Halloween weekend is right around the corner and while, admittedly, I'm not the biggest halloween person since becoming an adult - in 2020 we are not turning down any opportunity to dress up. These three monochromatic kawaii looks are based off of vintage dolls and toys I actually own, using garments I already had. I hope everyone manages to have a festive halloween even with shut-downs, trick or treating bans, and party cancelations. You know what... on second thought, maybe just avoiding crying into a bag of "fun size" chocolates while covered in glitter is enough of an accomplishment this year.

Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress. I started sewing when I was 8 and loved it so much I made it the focus of my study in college. After a lifetime of battling severe mental health issues - I found healing in the radical softness and Japanese kawaii communities. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable. Thank you so much for letting me share my art and process with you. I hope we can all grow together!

Outfit 1 (Animatronic Rabbit)
Sweater - thrifted (vintage)
Skirt - Bonne Chance Collections
Belt - thrifted
Socks - Sock Dreams
Shoes - FENTYxPuma
Beret - thrifted

Outfit 2 (Precious Moments Birthday Plush)
JSK - handmade by me
Blouse - BABY, the Stars Shine Bright
Headbow - btssb
Socks - btssb
Shoes - thrifted (altered)

Outfit 3 (Precious Moments Bunny Pajamas Doll)
Top - thrifted
Slacks - thrifted (vintage)
Belt - thrifted
Bunny Ears - handmade by me
Pin - Pretty Sour

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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Recorded from the Rabbit ^-^

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🌷🌸 Sock Dreams Full Review 🌸🌷

The Stitchess 2020-10-12 | Going down a more sustainable path with my wardrobe is one of the best decisions I have ever made - however, there are some items that are just harder to find now. Simple little things I used to take for granted are now things that require a lot of research before purchase. Simple little things like socks. There are several "sustainable" basics brands that carry socks, but I just wasn't impressed by any of the big names like Pact or Organic Basics. After brands like Everlane and Reformation have had their "sustainability efforts" revealed to be little more than greenwashed empty promises, I've become especially wary of brands that heavily push "green" advertising over quality products. So when faced with a wardrobe crisis (I ran out of good socks) I instead returned to an old favorite who has never let me down.

Also they have plus sizes.

Hi! I'm The Stitchess! I'm an interdisciplinary artist and seamstress. I started sewing when I was 8 and loved it so much I made it the focus of my study in college. After a lifetime of battling severe mental health issues - I found healing in the radical softness and Japanese kawaii communities. As much as I love fashion and clothing, I also think it's important to consider how and where clothing is made. I went fast fashion free at the start of 2019 to voice my concerns over the rapid consumerism gripping the garment industry. By no means am I perfect, but I think it's important to show that change is a process. I believe it is always important to strive to be better, even if perfection is unattainable. Thank you so much for letting me share my art and process with you. I hope we can all grow together!

Sock Dreams Website - sockdreams.com

M Stockings - sockdreams.com/ribbed-m-stockings.html?amp=1

Boot Socks - sockdreams.com/classic-ribbed-bootsock.html?amp=1
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🧸🎀 Music 🎀🧸

Intro: Garden in Bloom by Mike Franklyn
Main: Toy Lullaby by Etienne Roussel
Licensed by Epidemic Sound

Thanks for watching!
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🌸🧺 Contact and Socials 🧺🌸

Instagram: @the_stitchess

My Brand: https://www.softsugar.shop

Business Inquires: softestsugars @gmail.com
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🎀🌷 Affiliate Links 🌷🎀
(Any items purchased using these links will earn me a small commission.)

🎀 Puvithel 🌸 Menhera Streetwear and Lolita Fashion 🎀 http://Puvithel.com?aff=stitchess
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🧺💌 PO Box 💌🧺
(I kept getting DMs for this so here it is.)

The Stitchess
PO Box 10588
Yakima, WA 98909
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