July Theme: DIY JULY
It’s time to get crafty! From tutorials to thoughts about DIY and DIY history, we encouraged our bloggers to get down and dirty in July. Get your fingers ready - you’ll be itching to DIY after reading!
Avina-kei - DIY Inspiration and Remake Brands
DIY has always been a staple of J-fashion, and this reflects even in the brands that we buy. Avina lists out their favorite DIY brands that utilize reusing and upcycling as a part of their creation process!
Bay Area Kei - Jelly Journal 1, 2, 3, & 4
Did you enjoy our Jelly July event? Our resident DIY queen, Kelp, has documented her gelatinous creations throughout her month - read about her adventures in boiling cola, freezing jelly, and unmolding layered desserts!
Cupcake Kamisama - The Relationship Between DIY and Lolita Fashion
Cupcake Kamisama explores the relationship between DIY and lolita fashion - how did we treat DIY creations in the past, and how has it changed with the advent of easily purchased, cheap accessories & J-fashion clothing?
Deariedawn - Handmade lolita organza apron
Deariedawn’s tutorial on how to make an adorable sheer apron! Great for layered looks ♡
frillSquid - Polymer Clay Sweets Jewelry
frillSquid reviews the history of sweets-themed jewelry in lolita fashion, and shows off some of their own sweet creations!
Hello Lizzie Bee - MINI DIY ♡ HIME GAL SHOES
Lizzie shows off an easy way to spice up plain shoes - bow-shaped shoe clips!
Lovelylaceandlies - Elastic Replacement Tutorial - Detachable Collar Tutorial - Painting Your Shoes
Jenna has written up not just one, but three DIY tutorials! Learn how to replace elastic, make a detachable collar, and paint your shoes.
Mahou Queen - DIY July - Handmade Brooch
Mahou Queen shows us how to make a classic-style brooch using any image of your choosing!
R.R. Memorandum - Otome Sewing Bee Cutsew Workshop
The Otome Sewing Bee is a lolita and otome virtual sewing club based primarily in the UK but open to all! Members can participate in virtual sewing workshops led by different crafting experts. This blog entry documents the designer of R.R. Memorandum hosting a workshop, where members learned how to modify a T-shirt into a cutsew!
