okay, first up, my first costume ever!:
Princess Aeka worn at Otakon 2001
~i used a pattern for a kimono that i got online and modified it
~i used shiney fabric b/c a friend of mine who had been to conventions before told me people like shiny.
~ the crown is made from wood looking foam that i painted to look darker and shinyer.
http://www.fansview.com/2001/otakon/0810a093.jpg
next, Pycola analogia III worn 9by sister) at otakon 2001
~some kind of pattern was used to get a general idea...
has apron, big bow that attaches, dress, and a peticoat layer to create fluffiness. also, a hat that's pinned to her head.
http://www.fansview.com/2002/otakon/0726d006.jpg
i can't seem to find my other costumes, but i've gotten far better. I made a Leifang costume for otakon2003 that i had to paint the pheonix design on front and back...