Myspace & EtsyMinis Headache

Myspace has stirred up their html again. What worked at the end of July no longer works (surprise, surprise) so I have made some changes/additions to my original "EtsyMini 101 - Myspace" post. Here is the link for your convenience:

http://staticwhite.blogspot.com/2009/07/etsymini-101-myspace.html

I, on the other hand, had to learn it the hard way! I went to use the codes I've been using for months and everything borked on me. *Sigh* But it's pretty now. It. Is. Pretty.

So, if you appreciate my hard work please follow my blog, leave a comment now and again, heart my shops... Just a little love is all I ask. If you really, really like me you'll head over to one of my shops and buy something StaticWhite (supplies) or SWStitchery (creations). Yes. Yes, I like that idea very much :D

If you are an EtsyDarkTeam member, I have left additional sizes on the super sekrit forum. You know where ;)

Featured!: SWStitchery.Etsy.com on I Dreamed I Saw

Check out this great feature on Sacred Heart items! That one of my Burning Heart Pillow Covers just happens to be in ;)

 

"We all know what it feels like to have a bleeding heart, so open your shirt and expose it!"

http://idreamedisaw.blogspot.com/2009/11/oh-my-bleeding-heart.html

Skull Poinsettia of Doom Pin Brooch

Sharpen you claws on the hexmas tree
Lap milk from ladle and spoon
But for the love of all that's fuzzy
Heed my warning kitties,
Stay clear of the Poinsettia of Doom!

Please see my listing for more info:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33933787

A non-doomy version will be available shortly ;)

Poinsettia Pin Brooch

As promised, a non-spooky, festive version of my felt Poinsettia pin!

All my felt items are completely hand cut & sewn, no die cuts here!
♦ apx 3" at it's widest

Please see my listing for more details:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33933812

Mission Complete

The Lolita outfit is done, the new owner is happy, all is well this evening.

 

 

There are actually 2 more pieces to this outfit, an under skirt which is similar to the over skirt but slightly longer with an elastic waist & a medium sized hair bow made of the lace. In my rush of excitement of completing the outfit I forgot to take pictures of those pieces :( But, that will be remedied when I get the promised "in action" pictures.

Now, I'm off to make Starlets & other holiday goodies! A seamstrix' work is never done.

Destashing the Static

Did you know I have a destash/supply shop? Well now you do! New goodies just listed...

Etsy
Buy Handmade
StaticWhite

Any of the lace or trim listed can be had in more yardage, just convo me. I have way too much and need to clear up the shelves a bit... and pay the rent :p.

Etsy Dark Side Finds: Eyes Are The Window Of The Soul

Welcome to the Etsy Dark Side. We are the roaming fox fires in the darkness, the sparkling mist in the ever shifting shadows, faerie rings flow in our wake. Come join us!

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EtsyDarkTeam's theme for October was Eyes Are The Window Of The Soul! Here's a peek. Be sure to check out the current Exhibition for more great items!

Row 1: SWStitchery, WingsOfSin, ArtAkimbo
Row 2: SauvageRavenCreations, AgonysDecay, CustomZombie
Row 3: IdleHandsDesigns, MrsEvils, SenoraAlegreMuertos
Row 4: ChenilleMacabre, CauldronCraftMinis

Get your Halloween/Dia de los Muertos/dark side fix anytime of the year by searching for "EtsyDarkTeam" on Etsy! Check out the EtsyDarkTeam Halloween search here.

And, be sure to check out the team shop where we have some items that 100% of the proceeds go to Bat World! Help the bats, help our environment... one wing flap at a time!

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Not signed up with Etsy yet? For shame!

Signing up is free and easy. Just click here & begin enjoying all the hand made, unique wonders Etsy has to offer.

The Etsy Dark Team now has a public Fan forum where you can stay on top of the latest items & deals from EDT members, or peruse the Member Directory, view the latest additions to the monthly Exhibitions (items are added throughout the month) and more. Come play with us on dark side.

xx ~Static

Lolita Outfit, Secrets of the

So in answer to Yve's query of "Did you make this up out of your head or did you have a pattern?"

Short answer? No, yes and then some. Long answer...

I was shown a pic of a Gothic Lolita outfit and asked if I could make something similar. After  a bit of hemming and hawing I said yes. I mean I went to school for this sort of thing! Which my husband was so kind to point out "that was like 15 years ago". Shush. So anyway! I am a pattern & book fiend so anytime I need a refresher I can bust out any amount of reference from the overflowing tubs in my closet or pull something off my shelves.

I two-third to three-quarter drafted the pattern which you can seen in the left of this image hanging from the door.

Rather than start from absolute scratch (which I can do but why reinvent the wheel?) I made a copy of  a Butterick pattern's (4154) basic princess line bodice and graded it down a couple sizes since the gal this is for is pixie sized. I then added the double breasted extensions to the front, redrafted the collar, drafted the gathered tail for the bodice, added 10 loops to the the back for lacing.

And we can't forget that the bodice has 14 buttons (only 7 buttonholes though, 2 sneaky snaps underneath), has a massively gathered tail, full lining, tailored sleeves and gobs of lace.

*Deep breathe*  Oh, I'm not done yet.

The lace started life as 4" wide embroidered scallop eyelet lace that I split down the center for this project, minutely gathered and applied to every edge. The skirt is 3 yards wide and will be gathered down to fit a flat 25" waistband!

*Whew* so there you have it. The secrets of the Lolita Outfit ;) It's starting to look like something one of Yve's dollies would wear huh? More pics soon!