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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Almost finished the linning embroidery for this first tail piece and did one of the notes for the front. happy with how it turned out and think I will continue in the same style for the rest. Also aiming for PAX next year for this costume, taking it slowly and making sure I love the results.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Back to working on 'Death' from Arknights Endfield ^^ So far I have the dress almost done, the chest armor started, the wig and also some elf ears to use for it. Thinking about figuring out the white collar next because I have no idea what I am doing armor wise :S

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today I have been making braids for Saint Hatsune Miku 2.0. The crown will be made of braids and then wires/ethernet cables for the halo. I also brushed out the base wig to start braiding that too but debating crimping? Unsure at this stage. Also trying to figure out the rest of the banner too.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Boot covers made ^^ going to paint my boots when the paint arrives but this will work till then. Also sword is almost all printed woot woot. Just making a general katana with sheath at this stage.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In the end decided to go with this more dress style rather then the top and skirt ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Zippers added and the bottom hemmed ^^ So in love with how huge the sleeves are hehe. I also tried it on with my earrings and think they work. Next to wait for the paint to turn up and judge if its enough to paint the boots for this time or if I need more and should wait. Super happy with my effort.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ta da sleeves ^^ sooooo happy with them and how this is coming together :D woot woot

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

eeeeeee its coming together ^^ (the collar isn't in the center so need to fix that) but so excited. Need to call it a night though so will fix the collar tomorrow and work on the sleeves next :D really happy with the colours and how the stripes are turning out ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Started making the fabric for Christine, lots of cutting strips and sewing them together after overlocking them so they don't fray. I think it will be worth it when its done as its looking pretty so far :D

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Christine V From The Five Star Stories update ^^ I have finished covering the corset and think I am pretty happy with the mock up so far. Having a little break from it to then come back to again with some fresh eyes. I also found my wig I was thinking of for her.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Started working on Christine V From The Five Star Stoires. I love the character designs from it and have already started Kallen as well ^^ but trying to figure out more of her as its a bit more intense. I have some lilac and white/silver fabric already that I am going to use to make Christine.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Ribs that I have made so far are attached, need to make more. Also started trying to get the skirt to sit right but also be a bit more covering then hers haha Pretty happy with my effort so far ^^ Also need to figure out the belt situation :S

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Need to sew down the top two sets of ribs still but wanted to try it on and check the position. Pretty happy with it but it defiantly needs some extra bottom ribs. I also found two belts to use together to make her belt, they will need to be painted ^^ also need to get back to mask finishing.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Finished the beading on the ribs. Attaching it and then more beading and maybe more ribs and collar bones? but will see how I go getting the rest of it done before that.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A little break from cosplay to sew a dress to go with these Baby the stars shine bright apron, bonnet and rose accessories. Paired with metamorphose socks and offbrand shoes. Really happy with how it turned out.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Had to chop my veil into two parts, now a veil and waist train haha. I still need to figure out the skirt and how to attach the veil as it is now its not working, to slippery. But thinking mask first and then veil so they don't interfere with each other when I put them both on.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

one rib, one white middle and one gold middle left on this section ^^ then to attach it to the top and add the red beading in-between the ribs ^^ also need to get back to the mask and draping the fabric for the rest of the outfit

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Ok...put a wider collar on the top and added the zipper. I also unpicked the arm opening hem to do it with bias instead so it will sit flatter. Just need to buy some bias binding. Trying to imagine it all together and thinking it will look good in the end, a lot to go still.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Struggling a bit with the top and getting it to sit nicely, thinking about giving it a wider collar too. But here it is with the blue fabric and ribs so far ^^ Thinking it will work in the end but just being a big pain right now.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Ok trying to get the red top right....need to make it longer and then once that is right weather it. Also the beading is coming along well, so happy with that at the moment. Also this is the lovely blue fabric I have for draping for the rest of the costume.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Beading is going well and been doing a bit more sanding of the mask today as its lovely weather. Also found the hand blood drip beads ^^ feeling good about how its all coming together. Hoping I can get it done for a test wear at oz comic con. If not all good will be wearing it for PAX.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Starting to bead the blood sections. Once the top rib on the right side is done I will do some in the middle bone section and the left side too. Then back to the white and gold beading. I need to figure out how to make the shirt for underneath the ribs too :S unsure how I want it to look.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

finished beading the third rib. Going to find a fabric pencil and draw up where I want the red beads for blood dripping so I have that planned out a bit.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Second rib beaded. Started on the middle now. Also need to get some red fabric to make the backing/top out of. I am thinking I will do more lower ribs once that is figured out. I also have some lovely red beads to do bloody bits (same beads I used for the blood dripping from hands)

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Rib one done :D Only 11 more plus center to go....plus any more further down I decide to make hahaha But having a lot of fun and love the shiney hehehe

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The ribs covered in fabric and the start of the beading :D really happy with how its looking ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Base for attempt 2. Happier with this go at them :D Currently sewing down the stuffing and white fabric.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Ok calling this trial run/attempt 1 at the ribs. Want them to wrap around more I think and not 100% happy with the shape of them. But had a wonderful day crafting with friends ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Back to sanding the mask as I wasn't 100% happy with the smoothness of it. Also craft day tomorrow so looking at starting the ribs :D woot woot.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Getting back to Butchered Saint and have some more idea on how to do things. Going to do 3d ribs like the red, but in white with red background. White like the white and gold ones. Also need to re sand and fill the mask and figure more of it out like how to attach the wings.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The hat is so close to being done :D just need to sew down the bottom edge of the gold and then add the top gold detail with the rope and tassel, also the paper for the forehead area. So happy with my first time making a hat.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Red hat lining done :D now just to do the gold front details, the top little thing (for the cord and tassel to come off) and the paper.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Re did the green sections top and happier with it ^^ Need to do the gold detail for the back and then attach them both. Then line the red section ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

hat update from today so far 😃 Have been figuring out the gold and the inner layer. Thinking I might re sew the top layer down on the inner layer (green) just not 100% happy with it. Also I have picked a green fabric instead of black because I thought it would look nicer overall with her hair.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Hat updates from today. Super pumped about how much I have gotten done.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Started on the skirt mock ups. One more layer to go. Feeling good about them...doing them all so I know its right and they will sit ok. The first three layers are just gathered fabric and the fourth is 2 full circle skirts with gathered fabric. Going to do the same for the fifth layer.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Thinking I might finish this up for Oz Comic Con. Want to keep adding a ton more beads. Really hoping it doesn't get really hot between now and then...it probably will. But yeah yay silly Yubaba from Spirited Away cosplay haha I still have the 3 heads as a handbag, but also want to make her drink.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Started on the embroidery for the chest ^^ Really happy with the colours I have chosen. Also have a selection of 3 purples to do the outer ring glow

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Ok so imagine the hair fluffier and the big ponytails ^^ haha. But I think I have a base hat mock up done now :) Going to sleep on it and see if I still like it tomorrow.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Begun work on the petticoat today ^^ Happy with how it is going so far.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I haven't been doing as much cosplay crafting as I have been doing some fashion crafting instead for a Gyaru Shoot this weekend. I have more accessories to wear too :D like nails and bracelets and rings ^^The bow on my chest has little hearts on it too ^^ very happy with how its turned out.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Ok not sure if I will feel like wearing a corset on the day so making a second option since I found this pink leopard fabric for like $3m. ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Sewing something a bit different tonight. I have been working on this dress ^^ its for a fashion shoot next weekend. I am pretty happy with how it is turning out. The pink lace is for the bottom hem which I will add a split too and actually hem up. I am unsure what to do with my legs/shoes ideas.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Was able to stretch the embroidery around some felt yesterday morning ^^ this is the red velveteen I got to make the banner with. I will also make the shoe covers and belt out of it. Now to design the rest of the banner ^^

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This part of the embroidery for the banner for Saint Hatsune Miku I am designing is almost complete. I just need to cut it out and stretch it around and oval of felt. I am pretty happy with how its come out.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

After today's PAX announcement I thought I would get out Doom slayer and do a bit of work on it ^^ Slowly getting it to sit right 😃 woot woot. Still learning a lot about foam as I try to make it ^^ I haven't ever really finished a full foam armor :S Pattern is by Madsfive.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Update from today ^^ I am so close to finishing the embroidery for this section of the banner :D I just need a little break and then will get back to it...need some doom scrolling time.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Been doing a bit of work on the embroidery for Saint Miku today. Finished up her cuffs and onto filling in the black some more. Trying to figure out how I want the rest of the banner to look is the next step for this part. #hatsunemiku #embroidery #cosplay

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Beading for hand one kind of done. Need to bead the other side and check how much beads I have left before adding more. also bell set 2 and 3 done ^^ printing one of the largest bells now to test it and use the last of the filament on this roll.

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Milk and Threads @milkandthreads.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Qingyi: Zenless Zone Zero: Halloween 2024, cosplay progress.

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