Yuuko Ichihara - Foxy Lady #25

embroidered cuff vs. started embroidering cuff

I FINALLY finished embroidering the 1st cuff, which means, I won't have the collar embroidered by the Cosplay Photoshoot, in late February. It's fine, but I'll keep embroidering. 

I've been in a very lazy mood, I have worked on the thesis, but slowly, and all I've been doing for this costume is embroidering, which is a rather mechanical task. But I've been embroidering most evenings and at public transportation too.

I've also been postponing the corset alterations. I've put on weight at the last stretch of the pandemic and I'm not really dealing with it. I think I've lost a bit of it already,  but maybe that's wishful thinking. But I need to deal with it ASAP, in order to draft the pattern and make the dress. The good part is, once I've dealt with the corset, I can make the dress in about 2 to 4 days. Next time I'm at the new flat, maybe I should draft the underskirt pattern, as it will also have loads to hand sew.

sealed the embroidery reverse side with UHU glue

Meanwhile, I've added a layer of UHU all purpose glue to the back of the embroidery, to seal it. The original plan was to add wood glue, but it's water soluble, so I went for UHU, which also seals it well, and dries transparent. Tomorrow, I'll cut the white fabric out.

+ One down, two to go (another cuff and the collar). Deciding to embroider in public transportation was a good move, as I can get a lot done in one trip.

- It's still sooo sloooww... well, keep going!

THE CUNNING PLAN

Keep embroidering, finish the corset, draft the underskirt pattern. Buy more UHU all purpose glue. Buy the red plexiglas.