Construction Details:

Relatively straightforward costume this time around...I began with a fitted dress pattern (the same I used for Princess Nia) and altered it as I went. The patterns for the sleeves and collar were done by scratch, aka, me flying by the seat of my pants. The black stripe adornments are black elastic top-stitched on, and I used a black sport parka zipper.The vest itself is made of an awesome, polyester knit that has a sporty, durable tooth to it and sews like a dream. The shackle cuff Haruko wears on her left wrist was made by me, out of craft foam and nailhead brads.
The rest of the costume was ready-made--gloves, wig, and goggles via eBay, pants courtesy American Apparel, shoes courtesy Hot Topic, and I already owned the thermal shirt and scarf.
The Rickenbacker bass is not by me, I only wish I were that talented. It's been passed down to me by the lovely Colleen aka FoxyKitsune, who does an absolutely fantastic Haruko! Thank you SO much for the prop, dear.

Personal Thoughts:

FLCL is something I probably should have seen aaaages ago and didn't. All I know, is the hype surrounding it had me excited, and when I finally sat down to watch it, I understood exactly what they meant. This show makes you feel as if IT knows something YOU don't--and that's unnerving. It's classic, kitschy, moving, hilarious, and completely mind-screwingly random all at once. I adore Haruko, and think that I probably have the easiest time getting into character wearing this outfit.

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