First of all, I want to give a shout-out to all my peeps at my desk. Without you, this wouldn't be possible.

This is Mr. Badass. He's a Singer Model 2005, not sure on the number, but I am thoroughly enjoying his supreme power for only $200. (sewing machines are mucho expensivio...) He broke 7 needles doing this project (so far), but he's not pissed me off once. His presser foot pulls up high enough to let 8 layers of leather + some polyester fit under and successfully bind them with 100% polyester thread. Top-loading bobbin, so he ownz j00.

Of course, I couldn't even update this website or do my deviantART stuff without this guy, er, thing here. This is The Machine. It is a 3.2GHz Pentium IV HT on an ECS PF25 Motherboard accompanied by 1GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 256MB ATI Radeon X800 XL All-In-Wonder Pro PCI-Express x16 Graphics Chipset all inside a Logisys Case 51 that holds my 250GB HDD and two DVD drives, one being an DVD write with LightScribe. Bought and paid for by me, thanks to the generous public who come to eat at my local Texas Roadhouse. It is my most prized posession. Newest additions? Logitech MX 3000 Laser Keyboard and Mouse Desktop Set and Epson CX 3751 3-in-1 peripheral device. I am such a goddamn nerd. Yes, I am. ^_^; Don't forget the 19" LCD Flat-Panel Monitor. XD

All right, to the juicy stuff... It took me two long sittings to do the sewing (about 8 hours total), but it was well worth it. I even did a zipper along the front center to make it actually able to close (though it's gonna be hot at Ushicon and Akon). Behold the jacket without adornments and painting or anything at all pretty (except me wearing it). :3

The collar stands tall like in the game. Trust me, it does. No belt loops or stripes or anything, yet.

Uneven seam along the bottom of the yoke. Anyway, only those who read this will know. Hopefully...

Jacket when on me and zipped up. And yes, those are pineapple pants, assholes.

Walking forward with jacket zipped up. Still wearin' the pineapples.

Here's the side. Me in jacket looking back at something. Oh, yeah, the camera. :D

Unzipped and adjusting the jacket. By the way, I took these less than 10 minutes ago, so I'm ready for bed. So tired... Work tomorrow (or today, actually)... Gonna get me money for the boots.

Last one, just holding onto the zipper. Goddamn, can't wait until my whole costume's done. F-yeah. and f*ck you about my pineapple pants. They're comfortable.

The painting and add-ons are soon to come, so keep checking back! And don't forget to drop me a line at the email address on the bottom of this page or at devART. Kthx.