Piiictures.

[bloodsong1]

There's one of me after drawing, but the angle is not of the good, mainly because of my complete and utter lack of sword skills. Although I'm getting better at sheathing. ^_^

Now for the wig.

Comments

[cardxiv.livejournal.com]

Cute! :) I hope you like it.

Did it turn out to be too big after all?

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

It's not too big, just...awkward. Tucking the kimono into the hakama proved a bit challenging, and the printed "how to tie a hakama" directions did not take your shortened obi into consideration, so I had to fake that.

But it's INCREDIBLY comfy, I'm currently lounging in the kimono with an old braided belt for an obi, and the hakama directions included "How to fold after wearing in the hopes of keeping the pleats crisp."

Wolf is muttering about ironing and I'm blissfully ignoring him. ^_^

[cardxiv.livejournal.com]

It was weird to put onto the mannequin too. I think it's just the style of clothing. :/

If you really want crispy pleats, ironing it may be your best bet. I tend not to iron things unless it's interfacing to fabric because I'm so bad at it. ^^;;;

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

I realize Kenshin was drawn with crisp pleats, but the guy wandered for 10 years. This kimono could be seen as the "Wandering Rurouni, Year One", but I hate ironing with a passion, so there. It's not like anyone in THIS neighborhood's gonna recognize me.

[cardxiv.livejournal.com]

:) Excellent.

If you manage to make it to a con (you're always invited with my crew to Comic Con, Otakon, Anime Boston, exc) you can wear it then. :) I was actually scoping out Kenshin cosplayers at Otakon and your costume is better then at least half of the costumes there. :P ('Course, I'm assuming that a good portion of them are professional tailors / seamstresses or bought their costume from one.)

[dr-holiday-3000.livejournal.com]

Oh man.

[sheherazahde.livejournal.com]

Beautiful!

I want to see you with the sleeves worn in the alternative position.

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

I heart these sleeves.