= Mariya Shidou =

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== 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
 * [[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 (To be written) ==
 * 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 X)
 * 4x Side panels (piece X)
 * 4x Pleat backing (piece X)
 * 1x Waistband (piece X)
 * 1x Waistband facing (piece X)

=== Done ===


== Vest ==


== 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
 * Wig styling
 * Mole on left cheek
  * 3arts make-up centre - http://www.makeupeffectscollege.com/shop01.html
  * Theatrical makeup outlet? (Showface?)
 * 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
 * Rosary beads :3