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The Doctor

First I feel the need for a definition:
          Wafuku (和服, literally Japanese clothes) is a general term  for all
          types of traditional Japanese clothing, including kimono and other
          items. The term was originally coined to differentiate Japanese-style
          clothing from Western clothing in the Meiji era, prior to which
          "kimono" or "kirumono" had been used as general terms simply
          ​meaning "clothing."
                    ​-"Wafuku", Immortal Geshia


Why I chose to be the Tenth Doctor
This idea came to me while driving home from a vacation: The Doctor in Japanese-style clothing. I had bought 5 yards of fabric to make the blue suit a while back. But after much looking and considering, I decided to simply buy the suit which left me with 5 yards of blue fabric with red pinstripes...

Construction notes
Initially I was going to use upholstery fabric to make the hakama, but I ended up going with linen for a couple of reasons. First, it's a very traditional fabric to use for hakama. Second, they are going to breathe so much more than the upholstery fabric. A very important aspect considering this is going to be worn at DragonCon, which can get quite warm and humid.
Version: Wafuku
Inspiration: Doctor Who
Worn for​ DragonCon 2017, Marcon 53, DragonCon 2018

Rufio, Spanish Brown - Arda Wigs
Brainy Specs - Zenni Optical

Kimono
Kona Cotton, Burgundy - Jo-Ann Fabrics

Haori
Blue pinstripe fabric - a fellow Doctor Who cosplayer

Hakama
Linen, Tabacco Hopsack; 3.5 yards - Jo-Ann Fabrics

Chuck Taylor Hi-Tops, maroon - Converse.com​
Sonic Screwdriver - ThinkGeek
Psychic Paper - instructions on this thread

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The construction process

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