Princess Emeraude (Childlike Dress) - Magic knight Rayearth
| 'Help Save Our World...Legendary Magic Knights' I put this together to be with Zagato (aka SlimDefinition) for MCM London Expo October 2013! (aka MCM Comic Con) SlimDefinition made my armour as a commissioned job, I helped her with Zagato's drapes ^^ (so progress time discounts her work) Princess Emeraude is both the sovereign ruler of Cephiro and a Goddess-like figure whom all the inhabitants pray to for peace, prosperity, and protection. She is also the first person to summon Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji to the mystical, otherworldly realm of Cephiro, to become the legendary Magic Knights. As the Pillar, it was her duty to spend every waking moment of her existence praying wholeheartedly for the well-being of Cephiro and all its people. However, Princess Emeraude fell hopelessly, and tragically in love with the high priest, Zagato, who was, very ironically, supposed to aid her in her prayers for peace and prosperity. Her love for him eventually caused her to constantly think of him and him only, directly conflicting with her responsibilities as the Pillar, since she could not think of only Cephiro anymore. Her usual attire seemed to be an elegant, cream-coloured gown, and on her forehead she wore a green-jeweled tiara, which signifies her rights and royal duty. |
MCM Comic Con was fantastic!
Had a blast at the London Expo - so much love for MKR and Princess Emeraude and so many great photoshoots to look through and choose from! Thanks to Emma Diamond photography, Paul Jacques, Pouncy, Joshua Potter, Nert, Foxy, Glitch and MCM for taken pictures alone with so many other photographers over Saturday and Sunday. And lastly thank you to my Zagato - SlimDefinition.
Drape progress 5 and full update
Ribbon sewn on the drape now! And on the top end I have made some ribbon loops so I can attach this to me with some ringlets. All that's left on the drape is some minor painted detail at the point and its finished. The coronet is drying - so just need I varnish this and attach a droplet to this and the armour. The dress itself needs a couple of while loops to put my gold chain through (which I bought today) and I got some gold beaded for under arm loop detail - these need attaching to the armour. Once that's all done I'm finished and I have an entire weekend next weekend to work on everything!
Dress complete!
The dress is finally finished!! All I need to do now is... Add attachments for chains to loop through to dress Add attachments to armour (glued ribbon, lobster clasps, chain) Paint back of armour white Machine red drape Add ribbon to red drape Grout coronet, paint coronet and varnish 3 weeks to go....
4 weeks until MCM......
I started paper mache last night but it got late so I went to bed XD Tonight I'm working on the dress again, the main dress should be finished with just the sleeves to sort out. 4 weeks until I'm in London for MCM Comic Con.... OH GAWD XD
Progress! 22/9
Progress is going well (horray!) the dress is taking longer than expected as to make it flow right I have had to gather the dress at the waist - the dress is just off the floor at the front but slightly grazing the floor at the back for a train effect. I may add some weights in a couple of places at the base as well as adding a more rugged hem underneath so the dress itself doesn't wear away too badly. The sleeves need more interfacing as a metre isn't enough for both of them >< and I want them poofy! To do the interfacing in the sleeve needs to be sewn down with elastic at the cuff. So it bunches into a princess sleeve. The armour plate is being made by SlimDefinition and is going well - just a few more tweaks and it will be ready for me to take home at the start of October - then I will add the chain attachments so it sits on top of my chest. Lastly, I have not started the coronet yet - but I hope to do this very soon ^^
Got to love fast postage!
Iron on interfacing arrived today! I ordered it thursday night! For the shoulder's to make them poofy and bunched up ^^ will de seeing the dress this week so it will be done soon - so I will do the shoulders next week. I may start the coronet this weekend as it will take time to make from scratch.
Event changes
Due up unforeseen circumstances this costume is now planned for October MCM Comic Con
Drape progress
Got my emeraude drape ribbon but as they only had half i need 1.5 metres more
Dress progress
Managed to find the perfect colour fabric to extend the dress at the weekend! I will start cutting out the panels this week and I may have time to start attaching it!
Coronet progress
Gana need smaller buttons for the side and make a new orb as this one protrudes too much ^^
Scarf arrives!
The scarf came and its the perfect length! Just needs adjusting width wise and the hem adding. This will sit under the armour breast plate. After which I just have the shoulder padding to do and search for extra fabric to poof the dress. SlimDefinition is making the breastplate for me ;3
Red strip on way!
Got this scarf today instead of buying extra fabric and having to sew the edges. As it's woolen it will have a little weight to it and will take a ribboned edge, Approx Dimensions: Length: 50" Width: 12" and its under £2.50! The length will be suitable as I'm 60" to the floor from my shoulders and the strip starts from the breast plate.
Progress tbc!
Gana get some fabric to extend the dress in the next couple of weeks and I have SlimDefinition making my breastplate :3
Red sash....
Just looking into the red sash - think i will need to choose in a fabric store as many online versions are the wrong material!
Chest plate
The card came which I can use for her chest plate :)
Headband
Just purchased a gold wired headband to edit from eBay :)
Dress ordered!
Bought the base dress from eBay today to edit :)
Research...
Found a really nice dress that I can edit on eBay :) also a gold two prong headband
Wig first!
Found a really nice wig but still deciding whether to get a curly one or to get one thats mega long and curl it..... it think curly... hmmmm
This will be EPIC!
^_^ I shall make her for you, my Zagato
I am intrigued as to wether you will be using a giant flower too!
I'm really looking forward to doing this with you Raye Raye!
I can't wait too! I have the base dress now and the tiara :D hehe
Phweeee so much hair! This will be gorgeous :D
Indeed epic hair xD I love her so much this is gana be super fun to do :3
Ah I'd love to see this :D
My hope is to have her done for May ^^ will be on stage in a performance with Zagato too!
What was the deal Raye? I help you make your breastplate, and you help me make my flowy cloaky awesomeness for Zagato? XD So want to do this now!!!
Indeed! We will work through the tricky bits :3
I can't wait to get down to the nitty-gritty on Zagato! Nyargh! It'll be EPIC! ^_^
Nitty-gritty on Zagato *mind wanders* XD I am going to buy that wig we agreed on soon, and start to work out how to bulk the shoulders and how to add volume to the dress - excited! Can't stop listening to the theme song either! ^_^
This is super epic and is going to be super cute, great choice of character :D
Thanks hun! I completely agree! I love Emeraude :D going to get this started properly soon!
Loving the wig <3
Thank you hun! It was so hard to find the right colour with the right curls for her :3 I'm very pleased with it ^^
It's looking awesome already! I must get Zagato done in time!
Aww :3 thanks Hun! I'm sure you will, it will be awesome! I can not wait to crack on and make the dress all poofy - fabric shopping soon yay!
Oh wow! Cant wait to see this!! Rayearth is amazing, and very under cosplayed :D
Aww thanks hun! Progress is going well :3 I agree it is under done, I just hope to be the best Emeraude I can ^^
I hope you're going to love your breastplate when I've finished it, and I hope you'll love me as your Zagato as well! ^^'
I'm certain I will! You will be my epic Zagato xD I'll get to sorting your drapes out for him soon too!
So pleased with my breast plate commission by SlimDefinition so far! XD
I'm happy you're liking the progress so far. I've done some more pattern drawing on Zagato's armour as well, so very soon I'll get the embossed detailing on and will get the bits coated with paper. ^_^' We can discuss more about the drapes for Zagato soon too. So looking forward to this!
Me too! This is going to be so awesome!
It's all coming together isn't it? Yes! Good work on the structure of the coronet.
^_^ It is and its so exciting I can't contain myself XD haha! Thankies my Zagato! You are a good teacher with working out how to do props and accessories!
Coronet progress is looking nice!
Thank you! It was tricky to decide how big to make the orbs but I'm happy with them now ^^ it's ready for paper mâché now!
The dress is looking EPIC!
Thank you my Zagato ^^ it's almost finished!
Looks wonderful so far!
Thank you! :D the dress is finished now so just working on all the other bits xD
Beautiful, look forward to seeing!
:D Thank you Carmina! I'm getting so excited now I just have to work hard over the next two weekend's to finish everything! x
I might be at panic stations right now with the amendments needed and finishing off everything on top of my next OU module, but I'll make it all work somehow! You're going to make an awesome Emeraude!
It'll be fine XD I'll be happy once I'm finished myself - two weekends and I hope to finish in good time to pack ^^ we shall be 'out of this world'
Looking epic Raye Raye! I'm still of course in panic and worry mode as always, but I'll pull through somehow. Can't wait for this!
Thanks huni! XD your Zagato is looking amazing too! Don't worry we're magic so I have good faith we will prevail!
You looked so pretty in this hun! Totally inspired to finally start reading this series now :)
Awwww <3 thanks huni! You will love the manga and won't want to put it down! XD