Ruxy Emilia ✨️🖤
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she | ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 30+ | cos / creative dork, film liker, home cook | fan of 07thexp / wtc, touhou, yuri, horror, sf/mecha etc | see, i've already gone places
results are preliminary but recently i have begun to sense the existence of another ruxy character archetype sub-category
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
results are preliminary but recently i have begun to sense the existence of another ruxy character archetype sub-category
locked in most of the day - the pin-pleat trim was very fiddly to install but it worked! the new collar design is technically less accurate but i just prefer it to the ruffled look; the upper collar is *hard* to get right but slowly this blouse is coming together!
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
locked in most of the day - the pin-pleat trim was very fiddly to install but it worked! the new collar design is technically less accurate but i just prefer it to the ruffled look; the upper collar is *hard* to get right but slowly this blouse is coming together!
progress today! blocked out and cut fabric for higanbana's blouse, and picked up trim for the collar + pin pleats + ribbon. ready to start sewing... actually i'm a lil uneasy abt how thin the fabric turned out to be but we'll see how it turns out
November 16, 2025 at 5:12 AM
progress today! blocked out and cut fabric for higanbana's blouse, and picked up trim for the collar + pin pleats + ribbon. ready to start sewing... actually i'm a lil uneasy abt how thin the fabric turned out to be but we'll see how it turns out
i'm still waiting on delivery of the 7 (!) yards of lining for her skirt / petticoat, / blazer! 😭 so i'll be starting with her blouse! as always, i hope for an easy build; sewing is 80% preparation, right...?
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
i'm still waiting on delivery of the 7 (!) yards of lining for her skirt / petticoat, / blazer! 😭 so i'll be starting with her blouse! as always, i hope for an easy build; sewing is 80% preparation, right...?
re-visiting the breakdown, there aren't any other unknowns:
- wig + thigh-socks + shoes are all out-of-the-box items supplied by the wearer
- the hair ribbon is just a ribbon w/ lace trim, can be pinned to wig
- i already built the nametag once for marie, it's easy
- wig + thigh-socks + shoes are all out-of-the-box items supplied by the wearer
- the hair ribbon is just a ribbon w/ lace trim, can be pinned to wig
- i already built the nametag once for marie, it's easy
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
re-visiting the breakdown, there aren't any other unknowns:
- wig + thigh-socks + shoes are all out-of-the-box items supplied by the wearer
- the hair ribbon is just a ribbon w/ lace trim, can be pinned to wig
- i already built the nametag once for marie, it's easy
- wig + thigh-socks + shoes are all out-of-the-box items supplied by the wearer
- the hair ribbon is just a ribbon w/ lace trim, can be pinned to wig
- i already built the nametag once for marie, it's easy
the last main garment is the puffy blouse. i did a prototype at the end of october; it still needs work, but i have it mostly figured out. definitely the most challenging garment on construction: button-up blouses are complicated even without trim, pin-pleats and two-tier collars
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
the last main garment is the puffy blouse. i did a prototype at the end of october; it still needs work, but i have it mostly figured out. definitely the most challenging garment on construction: button-up blouses are complicated even without trim, pin-pleats and two-tier collars
in september i also prototyped her blazer. this was modified from an existing pattern (the itch to stitch jacket which i also used for the st. lucia academy uniform), now converted to a waist-length blazer with pointy shoulders. it has phone-sized liner pockets which i am pretty proud of ^_^
November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
in september i also prototyped her blazer. this was modified from an existing pattern (the itch to stitch jacket which i also used for the st. lucia academy uniform), now converted to a waist-length blazer with pointy shoulders. it has phone-sized liner pockets which i am pretty proud of ^_^
the skirt is meant to fit both me and a friend (she's also meant to pair with my existing marie cosplay), so i designed the waistband with a hybrid elastic-drawstring setup. elastic keeps sizing flexible + cinching on the back; the drawstring securely holds her up at the waist!
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
the skirt is meant to fit both me and a friend (she's also meant to pair with my existing marie cosplay), so i designed the waistband with a hybrid elastic-drawstring setup. elastic keeps sizing flexible + cinching on the back; the drawstring securely holds her up at the waist!
then i drafted her skirt (i ended up doing 1/2 rather than the 2/3 circle initially proposed) & built the prototype in october. the skirt pattern has now been revised + has a matching high-low petticoat; it's easily the centerpiece of the costume imo!!
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
then i drafted her skirt (i ended up doing 1/2 rather than the 2/3 circle initially proposed) & built the prototype in october. the skirt pattern has now been revised + has a matching high-low petticoat; it's easily the centerpiece of the costume imo!!
this started with a breakdown of the costume back before otakon. there's lots of surprising nuance: like her dress shirt is actually an off-white vs. the pure white of her skirt... if i'm gonna build her i want to build her right yknow
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
this started with a breakdown of the costume back before otakon. there's lots of surprising nuance: like her dress shirt is actually an off-white vs. the pure white of her skirt... if i'm gonna build her i want to build her right yknow
here we go!!! higanbana no saku yoru ni (2011) / higanbana wip thread
higanbana has been a backburner project of mine for a while now, and the full build is finally starting! let's see what we've got here...
higanbana has been a backburner project of mine for a while now, and the full build is finally starting! let's see what we've got here...
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
here we go!!! higanbana no saku yoru ni (2011) / higanbana wip thread
higanbana has been a backburner project of mine for a while now, and the full build is finally starting! let's see what we've got here...
higanbana has been a backburner project of mine for a while now, and the full build is finally starting! let's see what we've got here...
more sakuko progress today! did some basic templates for the mace, as planned - beyond this i probably will do a wip thread for her but now higanbana's fabric is starting to get delivered so this'll prob be my last bit of pre-work for her for the month...
November 14, 2025 at 5:56 AM
more sakuko progress today! did some basic templates for the mace, as planned - beyond this i probably will do a wip thread for her but now higanbana's fabric is starting to get delivered so this'll prob be my last bit of pre-work for her for the month...
i also found these cuuuuute half pearl buttons to use for higanbana's shirt and blazer! cmon fabric, hurry up and get here...
November 13, 2025 at 4:38 AM
i also found these cuuuuute half pearl buttons to use for higanbana's shirt and blazer! cmon fabric, hurry up and get here...
i also need to make a few templates from her kagura suzu mace - yes i am making the mace too! fortunately there's lots of good screenshots out there that capturing the details
(i suppose i could just datamine for raw textures but that's less fun to me)
(i suppose i could just datamine for raw textures but that's less fun to me)
November 13, 2025 at 4:23 AM
i also need to make a few templates from her kagura suzu mace - yes i am making the mace too! fortunately there's lots of good screenshots out there that capturing the details
(i suppose i could just datamine for raw textures but that's less fun to me)
(i suppose i could just datamine for raw textures but that's less fun to me)
not officially starting the wip thread yet bc there's still a lot of pre-work to do, but today i traced out some templates for the flower branches for sakuko's chihaya ^_^ best girl 🐇❤ they will be 3d printed to make rigid physical stencils for painting the fabric!
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 AM
not officially starting the wip thread yet bc there's still a lot of pre-work to do, but today i traced out some templates for the flower branches for sakuko's chihaya ^_^ best girl 🐇❤ they will be 3d printed to make rigid physical stencils for painting the fabric!
loaded up tonight's chicken soup with chili flakes we are flushing those sinuses good tonight. three more bricks in the freezer girl i'm set through december
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
loaded up tonight's chicken soup with chili flakes we are flushing those sinuses good tonight. three more bricks in the freezer girl i'm set through december
idk if this style is used in many VNs, but it's compelling here; the mix of branching and linear sections fits the story well too. i like the characters (sakurai is all-time Good Male Friend material) and i really like the story's approach to sexuality and societal expectations!
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
idk if this style is used in many VNs, but it's compelling here; the mix of branching and linear sections fits the story well too. i like the characters (sakurai is all-time Good Male Friend material) and i really like the story's approach to sexuality and societal expectations!
you find clues as you read and in little adventure game treasure hunts, and you can input text to see if there's a related branch point. there's an assist mode, but i've only used it when i'm truly stuck - once you know the rules, discovering a new choice is really satisfying!
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
you find clues as you read and in little adventure game treasure hunts, and you can input text to see if there's a related branch point. there's an assist mode, but i've only used it when i'm truly stuck - once you know the rules, discovering a new choice is really satisfying!
i have been playing the recently-translated yuri visual novel "black lily's tale"! i feel like i'm maybe 30-50% of the way through and i'm having a blast. the story is cute and interesting, and i really dig the retro text-adventure style approach to branch choices
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
i have been playing the recently-translated yuri visual novel "black lily's tale"! i feel like i'm maybe 30-50% of the way through and i'm having a blast. the story is cute and interesting, and i really dig the retro text-adventure style approach to branch choices
finally cold enough to get out this classic cold weather ruxy look again. the girl at the brunch place register loved my pins. i encourage everyone to get a good pin jacket at some point in their lives
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
finally cold enough to get out this classic cold weather ruxy look again. the girl at the brunch place register loved my pins. i encourage everyone to get a good pin jacket at some point in their lives
watching today: predator: badlands (2025). i wasn't really interested until i learned that the guy who did prey (2021) is also doing this and a friend of mine said they had a good time and i could do with a nice mid-day film. why not
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
watching today: predator: badlands (2025). i wasn't really interested until i learned that the guy who did prey (2021) is also doing this and a friend of mine said they had a good time and i could do with a nice mid-day film. why not
watching tonight: union (2024). it's on criterion channel so why the hell not
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
watching tonight: union (2024). it's on criterion channel so why the hell not
reheated friday's leftovers... this sandwich is still fantastic. unless there's already a name for balsamic marinated shaved beef with grilled onions and swiss cheese on a roll i'm gonna start calling this "the ruxy sandwich"
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
reheated friday's leftovers... this sandwich is still fantastic. unless there's already a name for balsamic marinated shaved beef with grilled onions and swiss cheese on a roll i'm gonna start calling this "the ruxy sandwich"
garlic rosemary fries, balsamic marinated flank steak with grilled onions and swiss cheese on plain honey rolls, an earthy cream of vegetable soup on the side. a truly unforgettable dinner with a bold aromatic profile; honestly one of my best in recent memory
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
garlic rosemary fries, balsamic marinated flank steak with grilled onions and swiss cheese on plain honey rolls, an earthy cream of vegetable soup on the side. a truly unforgettable dinner with a bold aromatic profile; honestly one of my best in recent memory
