Construction Details:

♥~School Fuku~♥
Even though it looks like a very basic outfit, I still had to make the majority of the pattern bits from scratch or majorly altering ones I had previously made. I am not what the pattern makers consider "average" proportions-wise but an actual hourglass shape, which requires a little more work than simply starting with the package default; making sure everything fit properly before cutting into the actual fabric. Now, I have a basic pattern that can altered for most school girl fukus.

The navy suiting fabric I used is so soft and supple! Even though is was meltable on higher iron settings (which made some of the tasks more difficult), it was still very much a joy to work with and wear. It was also wonderful finding a nice white for the shirt that wasn't see-through. Also all the seams are 100% finished due to the fray-able nature of the fabric that I used.

It's a really comfortable cosplay for the most part. Plus, I really love the embroidery that I decided to do for the red stripes on the collar and the cuffs since it looks really lovely against the wonderful navy fabric.

♥~Socks & Shoes~♥
I bought a pair of Mary-jane style black heels from a local thrift store. They were rather worn but still in good structural shape so I cleaned them completely, treated the leather, touched them up with some black leather dye, and replaced the insole. I then altered them by removing the original strap and adding in 2 new ones in order to create her cross straps. The socks were purchased locally as well.

Personal Thoughts:

Stars is my favorite season of Sailor Moon. My first true cosplays were even from Stars (though I have no real pics of one of the outfits ;_;). I was looking for something to do that would be nice for summer gatherings & was even asked by some friends to make this cosplay ^^;

Plus I like the particular design & coloration of this incarnation of her school fuku. ^^

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