8th September 2011: Hmm, this gonna take longer than intended I've actually decided to write a journal entry for a costume for once.
Well, I found out that while my mini sewing machine doesn't mind three layers of material, it won't do four so I managed to finish hand-sewing the top together last night, now I need to do the eyelets so I can do it up and make any adjustments, and then add the bias binding to the top and bottom. After some 'leather' cord to tie it up, I should be finished with the top.
I used a 'corset' top as a basis to make the pattern of the top.
FusionRose - 9th November 2010 Love Celes, really looking forward to seeing this =D x.
j_mercuryuk - 9th November 2010 I'm looking forward to doing her, but I need to figure out what material to use. However, first I have kita and minami to deal with.
Sorceress-Eiva - 13th November 2010 That would be awesome, photos with someone as talented with you would be an honour! Can't wait to see how this turns out~
j_mercuryuk - 14th November 2010 You downplay yourself, you have some costumes that far outstretch others I've seen of them :D...blah, not sure if that actually made sense...
Sorceress-Eiva - 14th November 2010 Ahaha, no, it made sense XD I don't agree, but thank you very much anyway <3 Can't wait to see you either!
LekLek - 26th December 2010 Gahhh Celes, I would love to see this in person when you finish her
j_mercuryuk - 27th December 2010 Well, if you're at may expo then you might just catch me :D
LekLek - 28th December 2010
ohhh I won't be going to an England expo for quite a while
I need to save up a bit more xD
j_mercuryuk - 28th December 2010 Ah, sorry, I tend to assume that memebers on here are British. My mistake.
LekLek - 31st December 2010
it's okay, it's an expected generalization.
I really only made the account cause I was going over to england
and well, I've sorta decided to keep it and leave it as my progress of costumes site and coscom for the completed outfit photos
Natsumi - 27th August 2011 Oh lovely, Celes is awesome can't wait to see your version :)
SamanthaKaiba - 21st September 2011 Loving the progress...this is going to look great
Leolarua - 8th December 2011 wow, progress looks stunning so far
Sephirayne - 8th December 2011 Loving the progress especially the embroidery. Nicely done.
FusionRose - 8th December 2011 Ahhhh so much love! This progress is amazing, keep up the good work hun x.
Pandora-Chi - 9th December 2011 I seriously admire your dedication to hand embroidering all those pattterns O.o this looks so beautiful ^^
j_mercuryuk - 12th December 2011
Thanks everyone, it's good to hear that the effort I'm putting in is paying off :D
Pandora: :D Well, I've had to hand sew the entire outfit (so far that's the jacket, top and trousers and half the belt), so the embroidery was almost a welcome break.
Hannah-Kiwii - 9th January 2012
It's looking so good!
The embroidery is beautiful
Manticore Arts - 9th January 2012 Looking awesome lovey!
ElegantAura - 20th February 2012 Aw wow, your progress is looking beautiful! When are you planning to wear this? I'd love to see it complete, I'm making Amano Terra myself ^_^
j_mercuryuk - 21st February 2012
Thank you :D I'll be wearing it in England on the Friday at Amecon (and my CW will be doing Amano Garnet with me :)), but I'll most likely wear it before then for a Sendai Comiket.
Cool, I've seen your other costumes and they are amazing, so I look forward to seeing what you do with Terra. Shame you're doing her for Kita though, it's be nice to find you and so I can have some photos with a Terra :)
Natsumi - 22nd February 2012 Whoa beautiful embroidary work! Can't wait to see more progress!
Raine - 12th March 2012 Your embroidary is really good! I'm so jelly xD Look forward to seeing it finished~ :3
j_mercuryuk - 14th March 2012 Thank you, I'm really pleased with how the embroidery is coming along and it's nice that other people appreciate it as well :)
Han Hyuga - 20th May 2012 Looking pretty beast! Can't wait to see the finished outfit! :o
Kaerith - 22nd May 2012 This is looking BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to see this complete!!!
j_mercuryuk - 1st June 2012 Glad to hear you think it's looking good. It's pretty much finished, I just need to get some photos at the next event I go to. Should be later his month
goodbyeworld - 21st August 2012 I'm so glad I got to see this as it looks amazing! Wish we got some photos together!
Angelphie - 21st August 2012 Beautiful costume, I love all the embroidery!
SamanthaKaiba - 21st August 2012 These look really good...love the pictures and the detail on this is amazing
j_mercuryuk - 21st August 2012 Thank you very much everyone. Glad to hear people like how it came out.
Pandora-Chi - 23rd August 2012 You look so pretty! I adore all the embroidery detail of the jacket and belt <3 Everything looks so well made!