Making Mako

Desucon is 14.-16.6.13. This. Weekend. 

It came so sudden eaventough I've been waiting for it a few months.. But I haven't been slacking, oh no. 

I have been making items to sell in the convention. Usually I've been on Artist's Alley, but this year we're going to try our luck in the Exhibition Hall (suom. myyntisali) so it's  a bit different this time around.

I've also been trying to finish my Mako (Avatar- Legend of Korra) cosplay. Actually I only have the shoes left unfinished so it's all good.

Day 1: Materials and lineart of the outfit. I usualy draw the outfit I am doing as it helps me to think about the sewing process.

..And the finished patterns.

Day 2: I dyed a white fabric with tea. The plain white was too Bright!

Days 2-3: Sewing the jacket

It was weird to start sewing after a long time. I tought I would be struggling with the seams and well-- everything else, but supricingly it all came to me as I sat down by the machine and started to sew.

 Of course there were errors, there are always some, but I allowed myself to make them. Normaly I would've tossed the sewing machine to the floor ( I nearly have already), cursed myself to the lowest pit of hell and stormed into a secluded corner to cry, hating my guts.. 

Yes, that was my Perfectionism taking a form. And I really don't want to go back to feeling like that again. That is why I am doing this self- examination process.

Day 4: Making the knots and finishing it up... Ugh, I hate my camera.

Day 5: The pants and the scarf. I actually cut a pair of my old pants to make them into knickerbockers. Quick and easy~

The black gloves I already had so that saved my time aswell. Now it's just me and the shoes.. 

I'm trying to keep up a good mood eaventough stress of the event is building fast, but I'll try to do my best!

Now, I need some sleep...