More Wintery Wear :)

I have made a couple more wintery style things this week. First off, after years and years of my parents hassling me to wear a coat because I'll "catch a chill", but refusing to because a)they are expensive and I don't often treat myself to new things and b)I can never find any coats that I even like, I finally took the time to make myself one. ANNNNDD I like it! It's a cropped coat made from black cotton and lined with black fleece, the hood is also lined with fleece which feels lovely on my head. It's sort of like wrap around, with adjustable silver buckle fastenings and large silver eyelets for decoration. But it's also joined at the bottom, so it's more of a pullover than a coat. I made it short/cropped to emphasize my waist as I hate how frumpy and unsexy coats normally make me feel. I know, I know what you're thinking..."She'll still catch a chill with her midriff on show like that"....WRONG! I only shot the photos like this to make it clear that it is cropped, however it can, and will be warn with other clothes underneath. It's just a lot easier to see the actual length of it without clothes underneath, since all my clothes are black.

Anyway I'm waffling now...This took me agggesss! Although I haven't figured out yet if that's because of the design or whether it's simply that I haven't made any coats before, so once I've had a bit more practice, I would be up to speed a bit better. I'm thinking the latter. So I'm still in the process of deciding whether to list it for sale on my website or not, due to the time/money involved. However I had a lot of positive feedback when I posted the pic on facebook last night, so maybe I will...

Cropped black buckle coat

And I made another long sleeved hooded dress top, similar to my tartan hooded dress top from my previous post. This one is also made from black cotton with panels of black and white skull and crossbones print cotton on the front and back. There's a big panel on the back to add warmth and thickness. Oh and I added a cute front pocket and extra strips of skulls on the sleeves. And the bottom hem or the dress as well as the sleeves are cuffed.

Skull & Crossbones Hooded Dress Top

This one is available made to fit regular or plus size and is available for sale from the long sleeved tops section of my website.

I've been having such a hectic time lately, juggling sewing orders, making new things and doing a load of internet stuff for my website, I've barely had time to stop and do anything else, much in need of a day off I think :) But for now here are a couple of new tops from this week.

This first top is a one of a kind punk style studded denim vest top. It has a lace up front fastening which can be adjusted to fit and is decorated with studded strips of faux leather, star print and wet look, with a studded mini pocket on one side. The back features crossover faux black leather straps studded with silver pyramid studs. I think this is a first, as it's already sold. Dont think I've ever sold something before I even got a chance to write about it, but hey, wanted to show it off anyways!

Stars and Studs denim Punk Vest Top

This top is available handmade to fit many sizes! It's quite similar to one of my one of a kind tops that had a lot of positive feedback and also disappointed people who wanted it to be available in more sizes. Well this one I can make to fit up to a bust of 48 inches! Yes that's right, I even made it available to plus sizes too :) It's made from black wet look with a gathered bust and antique brass look studs. The main body is black spotty semi see through lace with black faux leather studded shapes on the front. The back is plain black wet look. Oh and the strap is halterneck to give a flattering shape to the chest ;)

Antique Studded Wet Look Top

The last pic is a close up shot of the top and me wearing my new leopard print hearts locket and hair pins from Glamasaurus Online Store. I wrote about her shop in a post recently and again I urge anyone reading to visit her shop RIGHT NOW! As her jewelery is just totally adorable and really original too! Love!!!!

I'm wondering what people prefer: something completely unique and individual to them that no one else has OR to have their choice of alternative clothing made especially to fit them but is a repeated design? What do you prefer?! This week I made a couple new pairs of leggings. One is a custom one of a kind pair of leggings and the other is a repeated design available in regular and plus size.

The custom pair are made from black leather look lycra with patchwork panels of denim studded with antique look rust coloured studs, star print and black wet look lycra. They are a UK size 8/10.

Stars & Studs Patchwork Rocker Leggings

Now these leggings are available custom made to fit any size up to a hip of 44 inches. They too are made from black leather look and feature sexy black lace side panels, which lace up with black ribbon and tie into bows at the calf.

Lace Up Leather Look Leggings

While I love making unique one of a kind pairs of leggings as they are special and individual to the person that takes them home, I also love being able to custom make my leggings to fit, so that the customer knows they will have a good fitting pair even if they are between sizes and especially for plus size ladies who struggle to find any unique and fun pairs of leggings that are available in plus sizes.

I'd be interested to hear anyone's thoughts on this, would you rather something no one else has? Or something that is made especially with your shape and size in mind, but isn't a unique design?

New Custom Colour Lace Up Top!

I've just listed a new top and it's available in regular and plus size. Not only that but you can also pick your own colour! The one I made is black and purple, but I can also make it with silver, blue or pink instead of purple.

The bust is made from black wet look, with silver studded faux black leather middle piece and a stretchy black halter neck strap for a comfy fit. The main part of the top is made with shimmery metallic overlaid with cute black polka dot lace. The bottom hem is also made from stretchy wet look black lycra and running down each side are faux leather strips with silver eyelets and black ribbon lace up detail.

New Purple Leopard & Lace Punk Leggings

I've just listed a couple new pairs of patchwork leggings for sale. They are both one of a kind unique pairs but this time I made them a bit larger than normal, as I've had so many requests for my one of a kind clothing in larger sizes. Obviously the reason I dont normally do this is because it's difficult to model bigger sizes but I made them work somehow!

The first pair are available in a UK size 12/14 and are made from gorgeous purple leopard print with panels of black gothic stretch lace and black cotton with a super stretchy elasticized waistband. The design on the front and back are different, I kinda wish I'd left the back of them plain black as I think there's too much going on but hopefully people will still like them!

Purple Leopard Print & Lace Patchwork Leggings...

The second pair are black and white stripey patchwork leggings, made from 10 alternate stripes of black and white cotton lycra which is really comfortable to wear. The seams are on the outside to give them more of a punk feel. They will fit a UK size 12/14/16 and as you can see they are quite long so do best going to a girl on the taller side :)

Black/White Super Stripe Patchwork Leggings

As I said, they are both one of a kind pairs and only available in these sizes, though as they are pretty stretchy they will fit more than one size. Please see the full list of measurements directly on my website as it's been a long day and I can't be bothered to type them out right now! Both are currently listed at £24.99 each and for 2 more days the shipping is free!

MASSIVE SALE & FREE SHIPPING!!!!

As I'm struggling a bit at the moment due to website traffic issues...yeah cheers then google...hmmphhh, I've listed a ton of goods on sale and reduced some other newer items! Plus there's FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING in my shop until the end of August! Pretty much giving it away? Well desperate times I guess :( Click the pics if you want to view more details and measurements on my site.

All available from here: Alternative Clothing Sale

Star Print Patterned Leggings: Size 14/16 Sale Price £14.99!

Multicoloured Bows Print Alternative Dress: Size 10 Sale Price £17.99!

Long Sleeved Purple Gothic Collar Top: Size 8/10 Sale Price £14.99!

Long Sleeved Gothic Lace up Top: Size 8/10 Sale Price £14.99!

Black Semi Wet Look Leggings: Size 8 Sale Price £11.99!

Pink Zebra Print Studded Glam Rock Top: Size 10/12/14 Reduced to £29.99!

Pink Zebra & Stars Print Unique Patchwork Leggings: Size 8/10/12 Reduced to £19.99!

Multicoloured Artsy Patterned Leggings: Size 8/10 Sale Price £14.99!

Zebra Print Corset Dress: Size 8 Sale Price £34.99!

Black Gothic Velvet Ruffle Skirt-Regular & Plus Size

Today I made a new gothic skirt. This one is available in regular and plus size! I will try and make more and more regular items that are available hand made (by me) to fit all sizes from now on! (Although I do love making one of a kind stuff!)

This is a knee length gothic ruffle skirt made from heavy black velvety velour. It's a really nice soft and stretchy fabric, very comfortable to wear! It is a high waisted skirt with an elasticated thick waistband. The back of the skirt features a corset type lace up with silver D rings and black 25ml ribbon. The back of the skirt hangs low, while the front of the skirt rests just above the knee. The bottom of the skirt is decorated with two tiers of double black floral lace gathered into ruffles.

It's available in regular size, up to a maximum hip size of 42" and then also in plus size available up to a maximum hip size of 52". All orders will be custom handmade especially to fit your own measurements!

Visit my online store to buy-click the link to the right :)

Plus Size Alternative Clothing

Lately I've been getting the feeling that not many people are actually aware that I make plus size alternative clothing as well as for smaller sizes. A lot of confusion comes about I think, because I also make some one of a kind items such as those in my more recent posts...these ARE only available in smaller sizes. This is purely because I always have a lot of off cuts from older fabrics that are no longer available to me and I only have enough fabric left to make one item from them. And so obviously cant repeat the design when the fabric isnt being made anymore!

The only reason they are all in smaller sizes is purely down to ease (or laze some might say) as I can model them myself with minimum expense of time! I've been doing this a lot lately since moving to a new place where I have a lot less storage space than where I used to be, so I need to use up some fabric otherwise it'll just end up in a landfill, which needless to say...doesn't sit well on my conscience :S

As I've been posting a lot of these one of a kind items lately on Facebook, I think many people are mislead into thinking I'm harsh on larger sizes and only make clothes for small people....

This isn't the case at all! In fact the vast majority of my clothing I hand make from scratch as and when it is ordered by you lovely people. I make it especially to fit your own measurements to ensure it fits good. AND that includes plus sizes! The reason I refer to these items separately as plus size clothing, is that I do unfortunately have to charge more for the larger sizes, to cover fabrics and other extra material costs and so I have two separate listings for these to cater for the different pricings.

Corset dresses, mini skirts, fishtail skirts, long sleeved gothic tops and corset belts are just a few of the things I have available to plus size alternative ladies at the moment. So please don't be discouraged by my recent work, it's nothing against larger sizes, I'm just trying to make some extra money from fabrics that would otherwise have gone in the bin.

Here are a few of my plus size customers favourite items to buy! Click the image to go to my website and see the full range available!

Black Velvet Lace Up Pencil Skirt

Black Velvet Lace Up Pencil Skirt

In keeping with my recent theme of pencil skirts I made another new one this morning, well two in fact, because I made it in a small and a larger size! I had a rare spark of motivation last night but was too tired to start sewing late at night, so instead was up bright and early at 6am to start sewing today...on a Sunday. Yeah I love my job that much.

Okay so anyway I made a gothic pencil skirt, which I want to say is high waisted but I guess depending on the size of your lower waist, could be warn either way! It's made from black super soft and weighty high quality velvety velour, (which is super comfy and stretchy), with black floral lace panels down each side, which are finished with (yes you guessed it) a lace up panel using silver eyelets and ribbon which tie into bows at the knee. The lace panels are see through enough to add some daring sex appeal but still give the comfort of being fairly covered up! The elasticated waistband and bottom hem are both made from the same velvet velour stuff and the lace up panels have some strips of black wet look thrown in to add a bit of excitement.

As the fabric is really stretchy, the skirts can be warn by a wide size range. I've made a smaller skirt which will fit around a UK 8/10 and also a smaller size 12. And the larger skirt will fit sizes 14/16 and a smaller 18. Measurements are as below...

SIZE SMALL(8/10/12) *WAISTBAND: 27"-32", *HIPS: 33"-38"

SIZE LARGE(14/16/18) *WAISTBAND: 33"-38", *HIPS: 39"-43"

Sexy Gothic Zebra Lace Up Pencil Skirt!

Today I had a couple of orders to finish up and I also made a new skirt. I'm really loving the lace up sides pencil skirt that I made in my previous post so I thought I'd try out a few fabric/colour combos. This one is also a high waisted pencil skirt (although I guess it can be warn lower down if you like!) and is made from the very last pieces of pink zebra print lycra that I has left, overlayed with black paisley patterned lace. The skirt has daringly bare sides with large size eyelets and black ribbon lace ups. The elasticated waistband and the bottom hem are made from really comfortable and stretchy black spandex lycra. This along with the adjustable lace up sides means this skirt can be warn by lots of sizes, starting from a uk 8 and up to around a 12/14. The measurements are:

*WAISTBAND 27" up to 32" *HIPS 33" up to 39"

Sexy Pencil Skirt With Lace Up Sides (& Leggings!)

I'm still trying to use up some of my older fabric before I invest in some exciting new stuff. I have so many different fabrics but not enough of any of them to make something whole, so I'm just mixing and matching different pieces and seeing what I come up with. So here's a super sexy, figure hugging pencil skirt I made this morning! It's high waisted and made from black semi wet look lycra with red pot hole fishnet panels down each side. The panels are studded with large silver eyelets, which lace up with black ribbon and tie into bows at the knee. The elasticated waistband and bottom hem of the skirt are made from hi shine, glossy black wet look lycra. The skirt fits a uk size 8/10 with the below measurements...

*WAISTBAND 26"-31", *HIPS 32"-36"

Black Wet Look Lace Up Pencil Skirt...

Also after finally finding some similar fabric I've been able to update the zebra print leggings in my shop with a new and improved version, after the original fabric went out of stock months and months ago. These are actually the most comfortable leggings I've ever worn, they are made from a light, silky soft zebra print stretch, ideal for warmer weather. They're so stretchy and comfy that it barely feels like you're wearing them.

These are available in my shop to be custom handmade to fit any size up to a maximum hip measurement of 52". One price for all sizes!! Just £17.99

SALE: Black Semi Wet Look Leggings

I've just added another item to my clearance sale. These leggings I made a while ago in semi wet look lycra but then managed to find proper wet look so this pair are up on sale as I no longer need to use them and the full wet look leggings are available once again from my website. This pair are a hot pair of black skin tight semi gloss wet look leggings in full length with a inside leg of approx. 31" and elastic waistband. They are a uk size 8 fitting the below measurements..

*WAISTBAND (POINT C): 26"-28" *HIPS (POINT D): 32"-34"

Sale Price £11.99

Black Semi Wet Look Lycra Leggings

Lace Up Denim Studded Bustier-OOAK!

Just finished another piece for my one of a kind collection. It's a punky/glam rock type lace up bustier top in denim with black studded faux leather strips on the waist, with lots of antique rustic look pyramid studs and more faux leather with studs on the bust. The front has a lace up fastening with large silver eyelets and black ribbon which, of course, can be adjusted to fit. The back features a decorative lace up corset look panel which is mainly for show but can also be adjusted somewhat to make the top smaller. The top has two buckle straps which are fully studded with silver eyelets and can be used to adjust the length of the straps at the back. The straps can either be tucked into the buckles or left out as in the picture.

This one is a size 8/10, fitting the below measurements:

*BUST 33"-35" *WAIST 24"-27" MID/LOW WAIST 26"-28"

Glam/Rocker Studded Denim Bustier Top

New Youtube Videos!

I've added a couple of new youtube video of all my more recent glam rock, punk and alternative clothing designs over June and July this year and one of all my unique one of a kind glam rock/biker chick style studded clothing!

Couple of Custom Orders!!

I've had a fair few custom orders recently which has been fun and here are some of my favourites....plus most of the others I didnt manage to get a photo of!

The first customer was looking for a long black velvet gothic skirt which is tight fitting down to the knee with three tiers of ruffles fanning out as the skirt goes down. This took me much longer than I had anticipated but I did enjoy making it as its a bit different to my usual style and am pretty pleased with how it turned out.

The next is a pair of patchwork leggings in black and white polka dot print jersey and plain black, with alternating panels on each side.

And lastly, this customer was looking for some wet look black studded leggings similar to the pair I sell on my website with large silver pyramid studs, however she wanted them to be more unique and with different types of studs and asymmetrical.

New Faux Leather & Denim Studded Glam Rock Leggings

I just finished a new pair of leggings that I'm listing as a regular item in all sizes up to a hip measurement of 44". They are a glam rock inspired pair of faux leather stretch black leggings with denim panels on the front studded with large silver pyramid studs and plain black on the back. These leggings are full length and have a wider stretch waistband for maximum comfort and to hold them up well!

Faux Leather Studded Glam Rock Leggings

SALE ITEM! Black Semi Wet Look Strapless Slashes Dress

I finally got round to taking a photo of this dress today. I made this a looong time ago to sell as a regular item in semi wet look lycra however now that I've managed to find proper wet look I've decided to re-make it using that, which means this one is being listed at a reduced price in my sale.

It is a strapless club/rave dress in black semi gloss wet look lycra, with an elasticated bust to keep it up. The back of the dress has tailored slashes down to the waist and and sleeves of the dress are also made with a slashed effect, also tailored rather than cut. The sleeves rest off the shoulder and are held up with elastic.

This dress is a size 8/10 in uk sizing only, fitting the below measurements:

*BUST 32"-35"

*WAIST 24"-28"

*LOW WAIST 28"-33"

*HIPS 33"-37"

ON SALE AT £24.99!

Black Semi Wet Look Slashes Strapless Dress

New & Unique Leggings (3 pairs!)

I'm getting behind with this blog! Here are a few new pairs of one of a kind leggings that I've made this week.

The first I made because a customer requested something fairly similar but I wanted to be sure I could do some in the same sort of style first so made these as a practice pair. She was looking for some glam rock inspired faux leather lace up trousers so I made these similar black leather look leggings with lace up sides using large silver eyelets with lots of small silver studs and star studs and round studs on the front. Anyway I was really pleased with how they turned out so I decided to list them on my website as a one off piece. They've already sold.

Next are a pair of patchwork leggings in leopard print soft velvety velour with alternate panels of black lace and black cotton with plain leopard body of the leggings and leopard at the ankles. These are another one off pair and will fit UK sizes 8/10/12 with the below measurements.

*WAISTBAND: 29.5"-33"

HIPS: 33.5"-37"

Leopard & Lace Patchwork Leggings

Lastly another pair of patchwork rocker chick leggings made from random panels of grey and black tiger print, see through sparkly, glittery mesh, star print and black cotton. These fabrics are all quite light and good for summer. They will fit UK size 8/10/12 with the below measurements.

*WAISTBAND: 29.5"-34"

HIPS: 34"-38"

Tiger Print & Sparkle Mesh Patchwork Leggings

NEW!! OOAK Turquoise Tartan Studded Bustier Top

Another new one of a kind top...Completely unique and only one available! Super hot glam rock, punk rocker chick style studded bustier top in turquoise tartan featuring black faux leather strips under the bust with anitque look pyramid studs. More studs running down the centre of the bustier with silver metal eyelets and adjustable lace up fastening. The front is stiffened with steel boning to avoid unflattering folding and a double buckle fastening halter neck strap which can be adjusted with a wide variety of settings. Strap made from real leather, with small silver rounded studs and more antique look pyramid studs.

SIZE 6/8/10

This top is a one of a kind item and will fit only the specific measurements listed.

MEASUREMENTS:

*BUST: 30"-34"

*WAIST: 24"-27"

*LOW WAIST: 26.5"-30.5"

Turquoise Tartan Studded Lace Up Bustier

OOAK PIECE!! Baby Pink Tartan Studded Bustier!!

ONE OF A KIND TOP!!

Completely unique and original one of a kind piece! Super hot studded bustier top in baby pink tartan featuring black faux leather detail on the bust and under the bust with antique look pyramid studs and silver metal eyelets forming a lace up fastening, which can be widely adjusted to fit. The front is stiffened with steel boning to avoid unflattering folding and the buckle fastening halter neck strap can be adjusted with a variety of settings. This top is a one of a kind item and will fit only the specific measurements listed.

Baby Pink Tartan Studded Bustier SIZE 8/10/12

MEASUREMENTS: *BUST (POINT A): 32"-35" *WAIST (POINT B): 25"-28"