What are some sewing patterns I could use for goth clothing?
I make a lot of my own clothing, and I could really use some good patterns for things like skirts and pants, things that have a somewhat Gothic appeal to them. Once I found this great pattern at walmart for corsets, but ever since then, I haven’t been able to find anything else. I’m fifteen so any teens patterns would be appreciated.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Some good patterns to use are animal print, dark abstract patterns, Polka Dots, Stripes, and Fish netting
Paul asks…
Where do I find out of print clothing patterns?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Google “print clothing patterns”
David asks…
Where can I find chic hip boutique children’s clothing patterns?
I’ve seen farbenmix, but I’m looking for more to buy. Twirl dresses, etc.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Well, so far I’ve found these:
I hope something appeals to you!
Chris asks…
Am I liable to be sued if I sell clothing that I have made from patterns?
I am thinking of starting a business. I have thought of buying some patterns, sew them up and sell them at markets, ebay etc and try to build a business from there so I am a work from home mum.
So if I make the clothing etc and sell them, am I likely to be sued (if found out) from the companies who make the patterns?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
At least in the US, yes. Dunno Australian law.
Http://www.sewgirls.com/sewing/Patterns-3976-.htm
But there’s an even more important reason not to use home sewing patterns to make something to sell: they’re not engineered to sew well, and sometimes they’re not even engineered to sew up into something that’s user friendly: http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/i_couldnt_make_this_up_if_i_tried/
http://designer-entrepreneurs.com/need.htm
There are two ways around the legal issues: 1) license the pattern for production (independent pattern designers are likely more willing to do this than Simplicity/McCalls/Butterick/Vogue or 2) include a retail copy of the pattern with each garment. So if you want to make 10 McCall’s 2054, you buy 10 copies of 2054 and include one with each garment. But neither one gets you ahead of the poorly constructed pattern issue.
Jenny asks…
Questions about clothing patterns?
Why do you need clothingpatterns? Why can’t you just get fabric and sew it together? What if you’re trying to make unique clothing that they don’t have patterns for? Can you make patterns? How do you make patterns and what do you make it out of? I know there alot of questions but please answer all of them with as much detail as possible as I am very confused about all of this. Thank you!
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Patterns are recommended for beginners to intermediates so you can see how clothes go together, how the shapes are derived, and to give you sewing instructions. Yes, you can make patterns yourself, but most of the instructions won’t make any sense to you unless you’ve sewn some garments first.
A free patternmaking book on the internet, so you can get a taste:
Here are the paper and tools most likely to be used for patternmaking:
http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/tools_and_supplies/ to which I’d add scotch tape and a good stapler.
I think you may be talking about the symbols regarding the care of the garment. The symbols are to guide you on how to wash and dry. Attached is a website that shows the symbols. Good luck with the symbols…I think the government is involved. Ha.
Michael asks…
Why do people categorize and put race labels on clothing?
Why is it when young people such as myself and probably you… If you wear certain clothing it might be labeled as being white people clothing and black people clothing. Like for true example Im a black male, and I like clothing that my black friends would categorize as “white people clothes”. Whats the deal with that, what do you see?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
I guess they are looking at the demographic of who the label is geared toward. You know that Fubu, Sean John, Enyce, etc are marketed towards Blacks, and Lacoste, for example is marketed towards Whites. But I don’t’ think the designers care who wear their clothes, so don’t even worry about your friends who say that. Tell them to think outside the box. I am Black, and I don’t’ go anywhere near Hip-Hop labels or stores. Its just my preference.
Linda asks…
How can I make my own boutique clothing labels?
Any techniques, websites or items needed. Thanks!!!
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
The only idea i have is if u have a sewing machine that has the capability of embroidery letters. U should be able to program the name of the boutique on material and just cut them out and sew into clothes. Too much to do…go to a professional embroidery store. They should be able to handle this but have no clue what they charge since different places vary on price. Can’t find someone..ask around other boutique owners or get to a sewing center/fabric store. Someone should be able to give u more information on where.
Ken asks…
Magazine fashion spreads, do clothing labels pay to have their clothes modelled/featured?
Or is it part of the package if you’re already advertising with the magazine? And if editorial advertising is separate, how much does it cost roughly?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Yes they do.
Mary asks…
Why would clothing retail outlets label their clothes so they are actually smaller than the labels indicate?
Please answer, it’s one of the questions on my economics and business homework. It just seems stupid to label clothes bigger than they actually are. I would understand the opposite, so the clothes are bigger than the labels (so girls get excited because they fit into size 6 which is actually size 10) but it makes no sense whatsoever in any way shape or form to do the opposite. Wouldn’t it make people feel fat?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
The clothes at the store havent shrunk, you have just gotten fatter since the last time you went.
where can i get tables and hanging racks to use for a garage sale?
I want to have a garage sale, but don’t want to pay to rent tables. I’ve never had a garage sale before… is there some place I can borrow tables and clothingracks from for free or really cheap?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
String some rope between tree’s… Lay boards on the rungs of a couple ladders… Put down the tailgate of a pickup truck… Bring out the kitchen table… Turn some empty boxes upside down… Use your imagination kiddo!!!
Susan asks…
How can I make a simple clothing rack?
I want to make a simple clothing rack. I was thinking piping and able to roll. What do I need to create it? What width of piping is recommended? I’m open to other suggestion.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
You can buy wooden poles and cut them to the size that you need them and then get to pieces of wood and shape it into a semicircular curve. Nail these pieces of wood to each side of the closet and then put your pole on those pieces of wood.
Betty asks…
Where can I find garment/clothing racks – to either purchase (if inexpensive) or rent – in the D/FW area?
I can pick up anywhere in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Try The Container store. I live in Texas too! And like all my family lives in ” The Big D”
Carol asks…
When you were younger, did you use to hide in those clothing racks while your mom was shopping?
Makaio – lmfao ! posing as the dummies .
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Yes and now I hide on my wife.
John asks…
Need a website with floorplans for my consignment/clothing store?
I am researching opening a consignment store. I haven’t found a website with suggestions of layouts/floorplans. I understand this is crucial to sales and would love to have a plan that will work. Any suggestions as to where to purchase clothingracks/shelving opposed to having my husband build?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
The floorplan of a retail store has a significant impact on the success of the store. There are softwares available in the market that can provide you with the ideal floorplan for your store
A highly recommended software solution is Floor Planning by Intactix™. It is used by some of the top retailers throughout the world to maintain store floor plan accuracy and increase store productivity
What are some cute but not overpriced clothing brands for Juniors?
School’s gonna start soon and like, I have two back-to-school shopping trips planned so what are a couple “cute but not overpriced” clothingbrands for Juniors that you like?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Abbey Dawn
Self Esteem
So
I only like Abbey Dawn, but my big sister buys the other two brands all the time and she always looks really good.
Sandy asks…
What are the most popular top three clothing brands in Calgary or Canada?
I’d like to know what are the most popular clothingbrands top three for women and men in Calgary or Canada?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Depends on what city, what part of the city, what demographic you’re targeting and what season.
Paul asks…
What are some sophisticated yet still sexy clothing brands for young women?
I am 20 almost 21 and people often mistake me for a 17-18 year old. I think it is because I am petite, but I also want to change my look up a bit to seem more mature.
What are some good clothingbrands that are sophisticated and classy but still sexy? Thanks
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Victoria Secret has a great line of sophisitcated / sexy casual and business wear.
Betty asks…
What are some clothing brands that are not too expensive?
Hello,
I have just arrived to USA and started to live here. I am wondering if someone could tell me about some clothingbrands that are not too expensive. For example, I don’t want to pay $100 for a cardigan, or $70 for a shirt. I know there are Zara and Mango, and I’m looking for other clothing companies here in USA and perhaps some cheaper ones.
Thanks in advance.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Try http://www.pixics.com/ they’ve got some great prices.
Maria asks…
What are great clothing brands for girls aged 11?
My little sister’s birthday is coming up soon and she is turning 11. I wanted to know some good clothingbrands that would suit and fit her. We live in Australia so it would be great if i could please have some help with brands. Thanks. I am desperate!
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Pumpkin patch ? (: thats all i can think of that is for little girls… And its a good brand
What are really good clothing stores online for teenage girls?
I need school clothes and I’m doing my shopping online. I need clothingstores that aren’t like forever21, Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister, Wetseal, etc…. I need something unique, but clothes that would fit a younger teenager girl that is 13.
Thank you!
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Oh there are so many! Luck for you I’m a connoisseur of fine clothing. Here are some of my favorite sites. Hope it helps!
What are some good clothing stores to send applications to?
I am 17 and want to attend FIT classes in Manhattan. The teacher encourage students to find jobs in the city that involve selling clothing. My question is what stores are hiring and who will hire some one my age??? Im looking for a chic store to work at. Oh and if i tell the store owner than i am from FIT will they be more lenient of hiring me???
Thank!
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
PacSun, Hollister, American Eagle, Aeropostale, Abercrombie.
James asks…
What clothing stores will hire a person at 15?
I’m looking to get a job, I want to help my family out and earn a little money for myself. I really want a job at a clothing store (discounts, haha), so I was wondering what clothingstores hire at 15?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Sorry but if you’re underaged plus have no experience in selling there is no way you’ll get engaged. Cold truth I’m sorry
At 15 is usually mcdonalds
Maria asks…
What clothing stores are good for teens?
I’m having trouble finding clothingstores that have clothes that fit me. I don’t really like shopping at Hollister or Abercrombie, only because everyone has their clothes, and it’s too expensive. I don’t really fit into Old Navy, Gap, or Forever 21. I do like some things from Pacsun, but they don’t have much. Shopping for clothes has become something frustrating for me, and I really need help. Does anyone know of any stores for teens that have low-priced clothes?
I live in the United States by the way…
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
American Eagle is my favorite store to shop at, i don’t know if you think that’s expensive. But they always have new stuff, and its one of those stores that have clothes that actually fit me really well. Same for Aeropostale. Sorry for naming the brand name clothes, cause like you said everyone wears those, but Aero is like actually not expensive at all, i get a ton of clothes there. Another place is Vanity, half my closet has Vanity clothes, hah (: they have a TON of cute clothes, and its pretty inexpensive also. I get like all my swimsuits there, they’re only like 10 bucks (: also, there’s target. They have some cute clothes too. There’s really a ton of places. You could shop at department stores like Macy’s, they have super good sales all the time, you should check it out there.
I hope i helped you. good luck.
Paul asks…
What are some nice online clothing stores for a young adult?
I want to find some more mature type clothes, not the typical teen stores, where I can get some nice, reasonably priced clothing. Does anyone know any online stores I can try?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Urbanoutfitters.com – they have a wide variety of styles
Forever21.com – they are very inexpensive and they have some mature styles
Jcrew.com – a little on the pricey side but very hip mature styles
Hope that helps!
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Http://www.etsy.com/shop/Eelak22
Does anyone have any Enfamil Lipil formula or checks, coupons, boy clothing, bottles, or items you don’t need?
Does anyone out there have any baby coupons, Enfamil formula checks, Enfamil Lipil formula, diapers, baby boy clothing, or other baby boy items that they do not need? I had an ovarian tumor and have had lots of medical problems within the last year which has caused severe financial difficulties. We do not qualify for WIC. Money is extremely tight right now, I am giving birth to a baby boy in 9 weeks, and we can use all the help we can get. Please let me know at mrssoldier33@yahoo.com.
Thank you with all of my heart. <3
P.S. I have joined freecycle.org but haven't received any responses yet.
I have also checked craigslist.com and there are no baby items for free or barter in my area. Thank you though for the suggestion.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
We have nine $7.00 checks from Enfamil with a expiration date of 11/30/07 that you are welcome to. Our baby is on Similac for fussiness and gas, its seems to work better for him. Also the hospital will give you a thirty day supply of diapers and extra formula upon your discharge. Just make sure you request it before you leave.
Richard asks…
Does anyone have any unwanted baby items such as Enfamil Lipil formula, coupons, boy clothing, or bottles?
Does anyone out there have any baby coupons, Enfamil formula checks, Enfamil Lipil formula, diapers, baby boy clothing, or other baby boy items that they do not need? I had an ovarian tumor and have had lots of medical problems within the last year which has caused severe financial difficulties. We do not qualify for WIC. Money is extremely tight right now, I am giving birth to a baby boy in 9 weeks, and we can use all the help we can get. Please let me know at mrssoldier33@yahoo.com.
Thank you with all of my heart. <3
P.S. I have joined freecycle.org but haven't received any responses yet.
I also joined craigslist.org but there are no free baby items in our area (just wanted items!) Thank you though.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
I actually just got a can of the 2nd step lipil stuff and a coupon yesterday,my youngest is 4. If you want it contact me thru answers
Donald asks…
how can i get free clothing coupons?
okay so can anyone tell me how can i get free coupons? and what should i do? should just print them out?
Get free coupons by typing in the store, and then just coupons on google!
And yeah, that’s a coupon, but it’s for online shopping though……
Hope I helped!
Mark asks…
In Store coupons for teen clothing stores ~ quiksilver and urban outfitters especially, but also AE and Aero?
Going shopping tomorrow, and since I’m on a regular teen income I don’t have the extra cash to throw around. So, I really need some coupons I can use in store tomorrow (dec 30) especially for the places listed above, but any other teen shops (pac sun and the buckle etc.) would work too I’m especially looking for casual long/short sleeve Ts and jeans. THANKS A LOT!!!!
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
There are no coupons for AE at the moment..but below sales are going on:
Carol asks…
Online clothing coupons?
I love deals and I was wondering if there are any sites that have promotional offers or coupons I can print out for good clothes stores such as American Eagle or PacSun. Thank you! = )
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Try this shopping website, they have over 600 well known stores. You get cash back every time you shop with them, plus other promotions! No coupons to print, just cash back – its really cool!
Check it out at;
www.aisle19.com
referral code: 535050
it’s free to join (pass it on!)
What are some cute clothing websites for teen girls?
So…
What are some cute clothingwebsites for teen girls??
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Http://www.karmaloop.com/index.asp?rcode=LETITBE
They’re kinda like Metropark & Urban Outfitters, but actually affordable (and better in my opinion). I always liked the fact that everything I’ve ever bought from them no one else has! But they’re always asking me where I get it from. They’re always keeping up with the style trends. Hope that helps.
P.S….Money saving tip: If you want 20% off your entire first order at checkout use rep code: “LETITBE”. You can also continue to use the same code LETITBE on all future orders. It never expires and you can use it more than once.
Robert asks…
What are some of the best clothing websites ?
Womens clothing . things like hollister and AE as long as they are pretty clothing give me the websites. THANK YOU (:
They’re kinda like Metropark & Urban Outfitters, but actually affordable (and better in my opinion). I always liked the fact that everything I’ve ever bought from them no one else has! But they’re always asking me where I get it from. They’re always keeping up with the style trends. Hope that helps.
P.S….Money saving tip: If you want 20% off your entire first order at checkout use rep code: “LETITBE”. You can also continue to use the same code LETITBE on all future orders. It never expires and you can use it more than once.
William asks…
Can someone give me a list of clothing websites?
Unusual clothingwebsites.
Nothing like HotTopic, Forever21, Abercrombie, Hollister, AE… you get the idea.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Anchorblue
Nancy asks…
I want some clothing websites that NO ONE shops at?
Any style of clothing. I’m pretty open minded.
I’m just tired of buying clothes that everyone else has.
Does anyone know some good “underground” clothingwebsites?
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
Http://www.lulus.com
http://www.shanalogic.com
^I like the jewelry at these sites, but they sell clothes as well. I’m not really sure what your style is but I figured I’d share!
James asks…
list of clothing websites with shipping in Albania?
I am interested in a list of clothingwebsites which have shipping in Albania, because there are to much people that ask me about this. I have some websites but there are few,so i need some help.
Yoga Wear Guru answers:
You can check out Ladida I like that web site for kids clothing http://ladida.com/