Hume Black Mage - Final Fantasy Tactics A2
Worn:
KupoCon: Pomtario (Toronto, ON)
GAnime 2018 (Gatineau, QC)
Status: Hiatus for Repairs/Upgrades
Why Black Mage?
Originally I was going to do a classic Black Mage from the original Final Fantasy, but then, wanting more work to do (because I'm crazy), decided to do the Hume Black Mage from Tactics A2. I really love this design and I'm glad that I went with it as it's so interesting and different from the average Black Mage.
Hat: I used a material found in the draperies department at Fabricland. It was the perfect colour and texture. I cut a circle out for the brim and a cone for the top and used the machine to sew them together. I used spray starch to try and keep the brim stiff!
Scarf: 1/4 meter of cotton sateen (clearance sale yay!) was bought in the perfect colour. I cut it in half and sewed it end to end to make the scarf. It's folded over itself. It ties in a knot in the back.
Cloak: Blue broadcloth cut into the right shape. I used white bias tape along the edges for the trim. The design on the bottom was hand painted using craft paint & fabric medium.
Coat: Also broadcloth. I made the pattern to fit what I needed. The coat closes with snap fasteners. The cuffs are white broadcloth and are sewn so the edges aren't visible. The 'fake shirt' is attached to the bottom of the coat and is top stitched to lay flat. I put grommets into the 'fake shirt' and used shower curtain rings that I spray painted yellow for the rings. This will make washing the coat easier since I will be able to remove the rings.
Gloves: I traced around my hand and took the fingers in as needed. Thankfully I only needed minor modifications to my sewing. I'm proud of the gloves. They're a light beige on the underside and chocolate brown on top.
Pants: All broadcloth. I cut the pieces to be about 35" in length each and all the stripes are equal widths. I sewed all the strips together and made the crotch/legs the same way that I did for the hakama pants that I made 4 years ago. I made an extra waistband on top using excess broadcloth and an elastic. That's a lot of fabric gathered around my waist! But surprisingly comfortable! I made the cuffs a little bigger than needed length wise and I'm happy with the look off them. I used a gathering stitch on the bottom of the pants to make them fit within the cuffs and sewed them together.
Boots: I found the perfect pair of boots at Value Village. All I had to do was make the pointy toes using the vinyl I had bought and stuffed those. The toes are hot glued on - the toe of the actual boot was too thick for me to attempt to sew them. The ankle cuff is anti-slip shelf liner with gold pleather sewn on top. It secures around my ankle with velcro.
The rod was made by my boyfriend Victor from scratch using cherry wood and spruce that he found on his friend's property. He whittled the head and point himself, covered in stain, and painted the 'gems'. I attached the cording for the gems and wrapped it around the handle.
Photography:
Mintley Photography
KupoCon: Pomtario (Toronto, ON)
GAnime 2018 (Gatineau, QC)
Status: Hiatus for Repairs/Upgrades
Why Black Mage?
Originally I was going to do a classic Black Mage from the original Final Fantasy, but then, wanting more work to do (because I'm crazy), decided to do the Hume Black Mage from Tactics A2. I really love this design and I'm glad that I went with it as it's so interesting and different from the average Black Mage.
Hat: I used a material found in the draperies department at Fabricland. It was the perfect colour and texture. I cut a circle out for the brim and a cone for the top and used the machine to sew them together. I used spray starch to try and keep the brim stiff!
Scarf: 1/4 meter of cotton sateen (clearance sale yay!) was bought in the perfect colour. I cut it in half and sewed it end to end to make the scarf. It's folded over itself. It ties in a knot in the back.
Cloak: Blue broadcloth cut into the right shape. I used white bias tape along the edges for the trim. The design on the bottom was hand painted using craft paint & fabric medium.
Coat: Also broadcloth. I made the pattern to fit what I needed. The coat closes with snap fasteners. The cuffs are white broadcloth and are sewn so the edges aren't visible. The 'fake shirt' is attached to the bottom of the coat and is top stitched to lay flat. I put grommets into the 'fake shirt' and used shower curtain rings that I spray painted yellow for the rings. This will make washing the coat easier since I will be able to remove the rings.
Gloves: I traced around my hand and took the fingers in as needed. Thankfully I only needed minor modifications to my sewing. I'm proud of the gloves. They're a light beige on the underside and chocolate brown on top.
Pants: All broadcloth. I cut the pieces to be about 35" in length each and all the stripes are equal widths. I sewed all the strips together and made the crotch/legs the same way that I did for the hakama pants that I made 4 years ago. I made an extra waistband on top using excess broadcloth and an elastic. That's a lot of fabric gathered around my waist! But surprisingly comfortable! I made the cuffs a little bigger than needed length wise and I'm happy with the look off them. I used a gathering stitch on the bottom of the pants to make them fit within the cuffs and sewed them together.
Boots: I found the perfect pair of boots at Value Village. All I had to do was make the pointy toes using the vinyl I had bought and stuffed those. The toes are hot glued on - the toe of the actual boot was too thick for me to attempt to sew them. The ankle cuff is anti-slip shelf liner with gold pleather sewn on top. It secures around my ankle with velcro.
The rod was made by my boyfriend Victor from scratch using cherry wood and spruce that he found on his friend's property. He whittled the head and point himself, covered in stain, and painted the 'gems'. I attached the cording for the gems and wrapped it around the handle.
Photography:
Mintley Photography