Saturday, October 31, 2009

Destashing the Static

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



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Buy Handmade
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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.

Friday, October 30, 2009

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

Thursday, October 29, 2009

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.

Workroom In White Lace by swstitchery

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!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Lolita Style Outfit - In progress 3

Drowning in gathers & lace... help m... *muffled whimpers from under piles of white cotton*

Workroom In White Lace  Loli Outfit - In Progress

So close to done! I just need to attach the bodice lining, give the 3yds of skirt a waistband, zipper, and buttonholes & buttons to all.

And I've got a whole list of goodies to start on once I'm done with this!

Friday, October 16, 2009

Lolita Style Outfit - In progress 2

Here is the most recent look of my muslin mockup festooned with Art Deco buttons & a bit of lovely embroidered scallop lace:

Loli Outfit - In Progress  Loli Outfit - In Progress

I was in a rush taking the pics and obviously (by the back pic) I missed that I didn't quite have the top situated correctly on the form. It DOES sit straight, I swear!

I've added the final piece's buttons and lace temporarily because it's easier for me to show my ideas than explain them :D. That, and I can try out any tweaks in trim, etc before I get to the good stuff.

October 16th - 18th Etsy Dark Team Weekend Deals!

This coming weekend (16th-18th October), Etsy’s Dark Side Street Team is participating in Etsy’s Halloween Weekend Deals, and offering fantastic discounts off everything in store- up to 25% off!!
To take advantage of these great deals, browse the shops linked below for details of the discounts available in each participating store, then use the discount code “WEEKEND DEALS” in the message to seller box during checkout. Further information is available in each store. Welcome to Etys’s Dark Side, and happy shopping!

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Lolita Style Outfit - In progress 1

Here are a couple in progress pics of a Lolita style outfit I've been commissioned to create. Dunno if I'll be doing this again but it's greasing creative wheels I haven't used in a long time!

This is a pic of the 1st draft which I actually wound up scrapping half of because of my anal retentiveness attention to detail (yeah, that's it). 
Loli Outfit - 1st Draft


Muslin mock up - Front double breasted snazziness & Back lacing.
Loli Outfit - In Progress  Loli Outfit - In Progress 
There's a tail/skirting that I added after the above pics and there will be a skirt to match. It looks worlds different now but I've got to wait for my batteries to charge for my digicam before I can take more pics.
The finished piece will be in white cotton that has a fine allover white pattern. It reminds me of the squiggles in frost on a window. It'll have lovely art deco buttons and embroidered eyelet, scallop lace trim.

Fitting scheduled for this weekend and then  I get to dive into the good fabric!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Team Swap: SWStitchery.Etsy.com & SyntheticSeduction.Etsy.com

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Check out the great review from SyntheticSeduction about our team swap last month!

http://synthetic-seduction.blogspot.com/2009/10/trade-with-swstitchery.html

Thanks again, Synth! xx

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Team Swap: SyntheticSeductions.Etsy.com & SWStitchery.Etsy.com

So awhile ago I participated in an Etsy Dark Team Swap. I was paired up with the lovely SyntheticSeduction!

I have an annoying sensitivity to non-precious metals and Synth was so helpful & willing to make sure that the necklace I wanted wouldn't make my skin cranky (my skin thanks you!). Not only did it arrive quickly but she sent me a couple extra goodies too:

From SyntheticSeduction - Swap

My super cute bat necklace, 2 bat magnets (that are now chilling on my fridge) and a Cotton Candy scented votive candle from WorthySoyCandles (yum).

Thanks so much, Synth♥! ~Static

Saturday, October 3, 2009

1st Annual EDT Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Freshly Dead Zombie - Blue

My offering for the 1st Annual EDT Halloween Scavenger Hunt! This is just one of the 13 random prizes offered up by Etsy Dark Team members that you might win.

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Come join the Etsy Dark Side in the 1st Annual EtsyDarkTeam Halloween Scavenger Hunt. One item, from our hundreds of dollars worth of prizes, will go randomly to each of the first 13 people who complete the Hunt!

When: Saturday, October 3rd @ 10am EST (7am PST, 9am CST)

Where: Start here at Room3Designs.etsy.com

How to Play: Look through the listings for this image:
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You'll find the the link to the next shop to hunt through when you find the image.

Compile a list of all the links to the items you find with the above image hidden in it, in order, starting with Room3Designs. HINT: Can find the image? I wonder what sold today... ;)

When you reach the end convo your complete list of links to Room3Designs, or email her at: tiffwestlund[at]hotmail[dot]com.

Good luck & have a spooky good time!

 

Edit: The Hunt is now over. Congrats to the 13 lucky winners!!!

Friday, October 2, 2009

October 2nd - 4th Etsy Dark Team Weekend Deals!

Mark your calendars! This coming weekend (2nd-4th October), Etsy’s Dark Side Street Team is participating in Etsy’s Halloween Weekend Deals, and offering fantastic discounts off everything in store- up to 25% off!!
To take advantage of these great deals, browse the shops linked below for details of the discounts available in each participating store, then use the discount code “WEEKEND DEALS” in the message to seller box during checkout. Further information is available in each store. Welcome to Etys’s Dark Side, and happy shopping!

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