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Em 🌃

@emunarum.bsky.social

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Em | Aeneas Alkestes | Lae'knaught They/them 🇩🇰🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Final Fantasy Lore Master 4th Generation Seamstress and Award Winning Cosplayer Upcoming Events: GATEway FATE Business Inquiries: [email protected] emunarum.com einherjar-unbound.com #cosplay #FFXI #FFXIV

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1h

I finished con crunch which means I finally officially have a lineup for @gatewayfate.bsky.social this year! I'm very excited to see everyone next weekend!

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2h

With this, he is DONE! And I can take a break!

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2h

Belt details because this is by far the most logistically challenging part of this design. Fabric glue is going to carry some of this I fear

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2h

Lots of more hand sewing later, the cuffs are on and came out better than I could have dreamed of. The end is in sight so I'm pushing through to finish this cosplay tonight!

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 7h

I heat shaped and sand foam for the 3 dimensional cuff and pseudo-belt pieces before wrapping them in their base fabric and securely tightly with adhesive. This gets the piece done, but I'm back to hand sewing lace and appliqué hell this evening!

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 11h

I almost forgot to mention that I ALSO HAVE RIBBONS!!

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 11h

My stickers for GATEway FATE this year are by @iovitus.bsky.social! Aeneas and Lae'knaught, each of my gals!

I'll have extra meme stickers and some of my gold-foil Aeneas trading cards as well, so please expect a goodie bag of stuff if you run into me 💞
#AeneasArt #LaeknaughtArt

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1d

I haven't gotten to touch any of the new patch content yet bc of everything going on irl, but if I can get Melvien done tomorrow then I have all weekend to game

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1d

And a try-on because I couldn't resist. I'm actually so thrilled with how it's coming together omg

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1d

Much sewing and swearing and more hand sewing and swearing later: the sewn portion of this coat is complete!

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1d

Doing this again for the lower sleeves

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1d

Next tier is the gold caps and oh man were these a logistical challenge. I'm using a combination of interfacing and corduroy as the core, with pinched gold backing to help the round shape, topped off with manual appliqué stitching for the details. This sets me up for the actual sleeve nicely though!

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 1d

Making good sleeve progress today: the next tier of corduroy that I for some reason decided to pintuck is on! The nature of the fabric means it maintains its own structure.

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XIV Fan Merch Network | #XIVFMN @xivfanmerch.network · 2d

THE XIV Fan Merch Network has had the pleasure of partnering with @frostymog.bsky.social 's to celebrate the #FFXIV World First Pilgrim's Traverse charity stream!

Though the race might be over, our sales remain for a few days! Take a peek at some wonderful, unique creations within!

#XIVMerch

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

With the main body of the coat done I moved on to the sleeve caps! These are pintucked for the custom seams and were cut based on the original muslin draft I made. This is where I stopped today for the sake of taking a break. Tomorrow hopefully more sleeve progress.

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

All of the flatlined edges have handmade bias carefully sewn on in continuous strips with mitered corners. Not my best work tbh but at this point I don't really care; I'm having fun working on this and it's giving the effect I want it to.

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

Here are some detail shots. The lining is mostly flatline except the front edges because for some reason the bias on the design ends there? Anyways all the textures and color variation is doing exactly what I want it to!

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

Hi I've been making a lot of progress while I multitask work over the past few days so I haven't updated the thread, but basically all of the coat's details are now one after being meticulously placed, pinned, and handsewn.

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

It's looking like I'll be able to finish make Melvien this weekend! If I manage to finish him by the end of the week, I'll let myself speedrun Calyx before GATEway.

If I don't get to Calyx though, who should I bring for day 2 instead?

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Victoria Rosenthal @pixelatedvicka.bsky.social · 2d

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the greatest games I've played. I wanted to show my love for the game and did so in the only way I knew I could, by learning how to make baguettes!

Recipe can be found here:
pixelatedprovisions.com/2025/10/08/c...

#Expedition33 @sandfallgames.bsky.social

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7.35 Pebbles @pebblebbles.bsky.social · 2d

Same, Lae'knaught XD

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

Oh my god I love them, thank you!! They're so cute!!

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you for your input I am acquiring a treat!

Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

Do I deserve a little treat today

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Em 🌃 @emunarum.bsky.social · 2d

Oooo how about a twofer? This is my bestie Cinyamon on the left with my gal Lae'knaught on the right. Cinya is a quiet yet still chaotic cat who's constantly having to guide Lae'knaught when she gets distracted by crystals, which happens a lot

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