Just checking in, I suppose.
The pants are done. The whole costume is about 96% done, the hat just needs a bit of surgery so that it isn't so tight... Also, I wanted to do some last minute adjustments to the tuxedo shirt: namely, to attach elastic between the legs, like a leotard, so it will stop bunching up. It bunches SO RIDICULOUSLY, every five seconds, so high, no matter how I tuck it in or what I put over it. Also, was realizing my cuffs are not as long as Hatter's, so they don't peek out of the jacket sleeves much at all, unless I really yank 'em out. I might make add-on cuffs that can work as extensions of the shirt's real cuffs.
Anyway, it feels amazing to have come to this point, and with so much support. A couple of my friends, Rachel and Allison, also helped "fund" the project:: meaning, they actually gave me money to help pay for the fabric, since it wasn't cheap, oh no no no... Rachel sent me $50, and Allison sent $75. Imagine my shock, awe, and gratitude! For this reason, I consider them my patrons and have been sending both extra updates about costume construction, with photos! I was in the costume last weekend, too, despite not having pants yet, so I was taking pantsless photos and sending them. XDDD It was a lot of fun... and an in-character thing to do.
Here are some instagram story photos.
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The costume will definitely be used in the coming months, and uses will be devised, but I find myself looking forward. My nose has been so crammed in the sewing machine, which I have enjoyed and all, but I think I'm ready to jam it into something else. I definitely feel the urge to write. Hell, I started a painting! I also started a Halloween-themed AIW fic, which I forbid myself to let drag on, so it's gonna be short. I promise myself.
I find myself losing focus, so for now I say... toodles!
-J
The pants are done. The whole costume is about 96% done, the hat just needs a bit of surgery so that it isn't so tight... Also, I wanted to do some last minute adjustments to the tuxedo shirt: namely, to attach elastic between the legs, like a leotard, so it will stop bunching up. It bunches SO RIDICULOUSLY, every five seconds, so high, no matter how I tuck it in or what I put over it. Also, was realizing my cuffs are not as long as Hatter's, so they don't peek out of the jacket sleeves much at all, unless I really yank 'em out. I might make add-on cuffs that can work as extensions of the shirt's real cuffs.
Anyway, it feels amazing to have come to this point, and with so much support. A couple of my friends, Rachel and Allison, also helped "fund" the project:: meaning, they actually gave me money to help pay for the fabric, since it wasn't cheap, oh no no no... Rachel sent me $50, and Allison sent $75. Imagine my shock, awe, and gratitude! For this reason, I consider them my patrons and have been sending both extra updates about costume construction, with photos! I was in the costume last weekend, too, despite not having pants yet, so I was taking pantsless photos and sending them. XDDD It was a lot of fun... and an in-character thing to do.
Here are some instagram story photos.
~ ~ ~
The costume will definitely be used in the coming months, and uses will be devised, but I find myself looking forward. My nose has been so crammed in the sewing machine, which I have enjoyed and all, but I think I'm ready to jam it into something else. I definitely feel the urge to write. Hell, I started a painting! I also started a Halloween-themed AIW fic, which I forbid myself to let drag on, so it's gonna be short. I promise myself.
I find myself losing focus, so for now I say... toodles!
-J
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