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Hakkai from Saiyuki Reload

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Wow! This week has been the completion of a lot of started projects, can't you tell? Also, I've been on quite a roll, so I'm posting as I'm completing things!

This is for Hakkai, from Saiyuki Reload, so it's a bit different than his regular outfit. Mostly with the sleeves, everything else is pretty much the same thing.

I must say, I love this outfit. It looks good being worn (the commissioner is like identical to my size, so I tried it on to make sure the sleeves looked good!) and the fabric! Gah... the fabric :love:

It's a very soft synthetic fabric, usually found under the name of "doe suede" or something like that at the fabric store. It is so insanely soft, you find yourself petting it on a regular basis, I swear. It's so nice!

The pattern was drafted, because there aren't any good Chinese style top patterns out there, in my opinion. Plus, it was cute and fun to do.

All the black edging is black bias binding, because I was afraid making it out of the same material would be too stretchy, and the overlap really needed the added stiffness that the bias provides, to keep the lines crisp. And, with this one, I mastered mitering corners (for the most part) with bias. I fell like I could tackle a quilt if need be ;P

The sash piece is white cotton that simply ties on. The buttons with the white detailing on the lapel are functional, although there is a snap to keep the panel in place at the point.

Overall, I really like this outfit, one of my favorites recently! I think I might modify the sleeves a bit, and make one for myself out of a brocade or something :D

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Image size
1499x700px 790.81 KB
Make
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model
KODAK Z812 IS ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Shutter Speed
1/13 second
Aperture
F/2.8
Focal Length
6 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Apr 11, 2009, 10:58:51 AM
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dasoro's avatar
I love your fabric choice for this one!