= Mariya Shidou = <> == Working measurements == || || Metric || Imp. || || Height || 176cm || 5'9" || || Bust || 84cm || 33" || || Waist || 66cm || 26" || || Hips || 90cm || 35 1/2" || Roughly a size 11, but 12 would be sane. == Reference images == * [[attachment:amenokisaki_seifuku_annotated.jpg]] * [[attachment:matsurika_meidofuku_annotated.jpg]] * [[attachment:back_of_uniform.jpg|{{attachment:back_of_uniform.jpg||width=100}}]] * [[attachment:cover1.jpg|{{attachment:cover1.jpg||width=100}}]] * [[attachment:hair_styling.jpg|{{attachment:hair_styling.jpg||width=100}}]] * [[attachment:jesus_fucking_christ.jpg]] * [[attachment:junior_uniform.png]] * [[attachment:small_cover.jpg]] * [[attachment:kick.jpg]] (985KiB) == Wig options == * http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=1255&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html * http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=1256&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html * http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=393&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html * http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=433&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html * http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=446&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html * http://cyperous.com/wig/wig.cgi?cmd=dp&num=460&Tfile=Data&dp=english.html Settled on [[http://www.amphigory.com/wigs_tina.html| Tina in #24 blonde]], may not be optimal. Backup plan is an 80cm long straight wig in "creme brulee" blonde * Ordered * Payment received * Awaiting shipping * Arrived Reference: * [[attachment:80cm_creme_brulee_long_straight_front.jpg]] * [[attachment:80cm_creme_brulee_long_straight_back.jpg]] == Blouse == * Simplicity 2758 - H5 sizing * Working to a theoretical size "11" US ("37" Euro) * Pattern view B, with sleeve modifications * longer sleeves * formal cuff, elongated w/ buttons, slight conical shape * reduced puffiness at shoulder seam === Material === * 3m silk/lycra blend, 110cm width, $30/m === Cutting list === * 2x Front (piece 1) * 1x Back (piece 2) * 1x Front band (piece 3) * 1x Neck band (custom shape) * 2x Sleeve (custom, variant of piece 6) * 2x Cuff (custom, variant from Burda 8358) === Done === /* [[attachment:20100202_blouse_finished_dsc_8536.jpg|{{attachment:20100202_blouse_finished_dsc_8536.jpg||width=200}}]] [[attachment:20100202_blouse_finished_dsc_8542.jpg|{{attachment:20100202_blouse_finished_dsc_8542.jpg||width=200}}]] */ * 5hrs front and back pieces * 7hrs collar and button placket * 8hrs sleeves and cuffs * 3.5hrs buttonholes and buttons * 1hr refixing buttons == Skirt == * Simplicity 2758 - H5 sizing * Working to a theoretical size "11" US ("37" Euro) * Cotton blend, 150cm width (60in.) * Pattern view D, with pleat modifications * Switch single centre pleat for two offset pleats * Pleats on both front and back === Material === * 3m cotton blend, 150cm width, $18/m * Prototyped, confirmed that it can be done in just 2m * Shade of brown is ideal * Creases more * 2m wool/silk(?) blend, XXXcm width, $28/m * Not yet tested * Much darker brown * Lovely material === Cutting list === * 2x Front/back centre piece (piece 17, modified down from full-width) * 4x Side panels (piece 15, modified to remove section from middle) * 4x Pleat underlay (piece 16) * 1x Waistband (piece 11) * 1x Waistband facing (piece 11) === Done (section TBC) === * Approx. 24hrs over two days == Vest == * Simplicity 2862 - H5 sizing * Let's go with size 12 this time * Pattern view A, collarless, with modifications * front divided in thirds instead of halves * rear closure === Material === * 1.5m wool, 150cm width, $16/m thanks to 50% sale * Lightweight, but will be very warm * [[attachment:vest-wool.jpg|{{attachment:vest-wool.jpg||width=100}}]] * 1.5m pale orange ("lemon") Bemsilk lining, $2.50/m === Cutting list === * 2x front (piece 1, modified to remove central chest area) * 2x side-front (piece 2) * 2x back (piece 4) * 2x side-back (piece 6) * 1x front centre (custom from scratch) === Done === == Other == * Skirt lining * Extra effort and time * Will add weight and warmth to an already-warm garment * [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/420310/| Tights]] or [[http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/445498/| thigh-highs]]? * I like thigh-highs, even without the zettai' * Brown penny loafers * http://www.shoebuy.com/orthofeet-818/378864/807417 (better) * sizing is US, measurements suggest 12-W * ordered, order number 27352647 * 114.95 USD + 33 shipping * received, they're great * Alternative considered: http://www.shoebuy.com/sebago-plaza/184702/413781 * Blue neck ribbon * Found small hairclip ribbon at Paddies Markets for $8, a little small, but could work well enough * Wig styling * Mole on left cheek * 3arts make-up centre - http://www.makeupeffectscollege.com/shop01.html * A pencil will do the job nicely, picked up a Ben Nye "Espresso" EP-85 eye-liner * Red contact lenses * Visiting optometrist to get prescription * -0.75 left, -1.25 right * Currently on trial pairs, awaiting follow-up consultation * Find somewhere to order online, use animania forums for advice * No recent updates, nor any solid recommendations for something like this: http://forum.animania.net.au/index.php/topic,2543.330.html * Will just ask at OPSM, expect to pay maybe $60 for a pair of long-term lenses * No problems during trial, settled on -1.00 left, -1.25 right * Extreme-special contacts lenses are more difficult than anticipated * Coopervision have apparently discontinued their line of special lenses, so it comes down to finding stock in the supply chain, possibly overseas * [[http://www.mariettacontactlens.com/Theatrical_Stock.cfm| Marietta Vision]] have some suitable things * [[http://www.clearlycontacts.com.au/special-effects-lenses/cSpecialEffects-p1.html| This place appears to sell them]], and you can get them in prescription too * This is gonna be cutting it ''really'' close to arrive in time... sounds like they're actually in the US. Fedex is quoted as taking 2-4 days, I reckon it'll probably be too late * Having a [[http://www.pimpmyeyes.com.au/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=27&review=write| backup plan]] is also a good idea; these only come in plano (non-corrective) though * Ordered, 95% confident of arrival in time * Rosary beads :3