I’ve never tried setting aside an unfinished item to craft something utterly unrelated to sewing, then returning to sewing afterwards.
But when I’ve worked on multiple clothing items simultaneously—not intentionally, but it just happened that way—I’ve successfully used the sewing skill at the end to combine them into a single item.
So I don’t think it counts as a system failure.
If there’s anything to worry about, the Miracle that should attach to the clothes might not appear.
From testing, I know that while attaching Miracle through sewing is almost guaranteed if all the elements are present, attaching it through crafting is nearly impossible.
Then, when I finish both tailoring and crafting simultaneously, it’s questionable whether the computer will properly distinguish the work spent on tailoring from the work spent on crafting and apply the Miracle appropriately.
Well, even if the worst comes to worst and the Miracle effect doesn’t kick in, it’s fine. That effect is random, and depending on the user, it often becomes underwhelming.
If this were something I sold in my shop, someone who needed its effects would buy it, and we’d both win. But this time, I’m making it for myself.
From my experience, Miracle Creation’s practical effectiveness has a success rate of about 10%, so honestly, I wasn’t expecting much anyway.
For me, Miracle items are more of a “fun” element. You know how it is with gacha—the act of pulling itself is part of the enjoyment.
Alright, change of plans. I’ll set the kimono aside until the main body is finished and quickly down my second soda.
Time to make a [Bangasa (Coarse Oilpaper Umberella)]!
The necessary materials are washi paper, bamboo for the frame, thread, and oil for waterproofing—four items in total. Since [Washi Paper] can also be crafted using the Crafting skill, I’ll try making that myself too.
After putting away the sewing tools, I pull the [Intermediate Crafting Kit] onto the workbench instead.
This toolbox-shaped set contains various items that look like they’d be used for crafting, like spatulas and such. Unlike sewing tools, these tools are basically never something I’d actually pick up and use myself.
Making washi paper requires more specialised equipment, but this is a game. Even with this simple kit, you can manage.
By the way, the settings screen when using the system for speed production looks like this.
“Recipe: Washi”
→① [Kozo (Japanese Paper Mulberry Tree)]
② Plant roots, etc.
③ Water, etc.
④ –
Size:
Quantity:
Materials enclosed in [ ] are fixed elements, meaning they can’t be substituted for other items and absolutely must be Kozo—the plant used for washi paper in real life.
On the other hand, material names not enclosed in brackets indicate multiple possible candidates, items within the same category can be substituted, or selection is flexible.
For example, the second ingredient slot marked in this recipe could be set to [Oshaberi Lily Root] or [Amonemo Bulb].
I’ve heard there are cases where even if the type matches, it might still result in a failure and turn into [Trash].
After acquiring the crafting skill, I only realised that [ ] indicates a fixed material.
That’s because fixed materials don’t really exist in sewing recipes. Clothes are mostly made of cloth and thread, but both cloth and thread come in many varieties and are versatile.
When it comes to fields like medicine or cooking, where raw materials require precision, I guess the [ ] notation becomes more common.
For this washi paper crafting session, set ② to Oshaberi Lily root and ③ to regular [Water].
The Oshaberiri Lily root has the effect of increasing [Strength].
There is no expectation of an increase in stats within the crafting field, which excels at field support, but “Self-defence Gear” is a different matter.
Self-defence gear refers to special equipment that can be used to inflict damage on targets. The most common examples are swords and guns, but some crafted items, such as umbrellas and fans, also fall into this category.
The items in this self-defence gear category seem to inherently boost the [Strength] stat, regardless of the assigned skill. Given that this stat is essential for our delicate and fragile Vivian-chan, we must aim for it.
For ③, I deliberately chose plain water with no special effects.
Of course, setting some liquid here to apply effects is possible. But while it might be fine for creating a standalone finished product, mixing elements like this during material creation doesn’t seem like a great idea.
In many cases, you can only apply one effect, so multiple elements are wasteful—or rather, they get in the way of using the intended effect.
On top of that, if the combination’s compatibility is poor, all the elements might cancel each other out, or it could fail and turn into junk.
There are some rare cases where a nice chemical reaction happens and a super item gets created, but as a crafting newbie, there’s absolutely no reason for me to take that risk here. Let’s play it safe.
Now, the last one, ‘④ -’. There are no specific hints or guidelines, but feel free to use this slot if you have something else to combine.
If you fill in ④, ⑤ becomes available, filling in ⑤ unlocks ⑥, and so on. This method increases the number of items, combining dozens of materials, which is possible if you want to try.
But as mentioned earlier, the more elements you add, the higher the chance of failure. This is another area I’ll skip. Even the strategy site mentioned that ‘pursuing synthesis is end-game content’.
The size is [Extra Large], and the quantity is… just to be safe, I’ll take a few extra. Ten sheets should definitely be enough.
I activate [Craft] and watch the clay dance and the brush glide in spirals—all the motions look the part.
Yeah, it definitely doesn’t look like washi paper will come out of this, but pointing that out would be rude. “Crafts” really does cover a lot of ground.
Then, a ding-dong sound rang out, and a large square sheet of paper floated down onto the workbench, landing softly and stacking itself.
[Power Paper (Washi]
Quality: ★★★
Paper imbued with the strength to enhance the body.
Main Usage: Crafting
Okay. Now I have to add some colour.
It has been a while since I considered using a dyeing kit, but with a piece this large, the pots in my current kit feel inadequate. Should I buy new, larger tools?
Wait a minute—come to think of it, I have a skill that’s just right for this: [Painting]! While this ability is meant for drawing patterns, it can also be used to fill large areas.
Thus, I quickly applied the colour using a deep purple dye. The back side will be colored the same beige as the kimono.
Yes, the colours are different on the front and back, so using painting skills might have been the right choice. If I had to boil it in a pot~, I’d only be able to make both sides the same colour.
Alright, the washi paper is ready, we can finally start making the umbrella.
“Recipe: Bangasa”
① [Dried Bamboo]
② Washi Paper → [Power Paper (Washi)]
③ Thread → [Cotton Thread (Unbleached)]
④ Oil, etc. → [Tsunami Kujira Oil]
⑤ –
The material settings are like this.
Among the coating agents I have, [Tsunami Kujira Oil] seems to enhance waterproofing, while [Earth Oil] improves overall quality.
Although I thought either would be fine, I went with the former since my upcoming expedition plans focus on attacking Shirahae. I heard it rains a lot in Shirahae.
All right, activate the crafting skill to create the item! But before we specify the command to finish the job, let’s not forget the finishing decorations.
First, attach several strands of [Royal Silk Braided Cord (Red, Strong, Material Type)] at equal intervals to the tip of the bone—apparently called the eaves claw. I used that bowknot decoration a while back in the Ichimegasa outfit.
Somehow, this has become my latest obsession—it’s so handy for quickly creating a Japanese fantasy vibe.
When you open the umbrella, the vivid braided cords sway like beaded curtains.
Next, I apply more paint to the washi paper section.
On the surface, I painted an elegant arabesque pattern and a single bird in pale colours. Despite the large scale, they are just silhouettes that maintain a simple atmosphere.
On the reverse side, I scattered a floral Japanese pattern against the beige background, inspired by the main kimono design. While the front might seem understated, I aimed for a rather vibrant balance on the back.
Alright, that’s a good stopping point for today. Tomorrow, I’ll start making the zori sandals!
Next chapter link goes backwards. 🙂
thanks! it’s fixed.