Nessa started cosplaying in 1998, when she needed a costume for a Marti Gras party. She decided to go as Sailor Moon. It was just a whim, she had no idea that other people dressed up as anime characters. However, while getting prepared for the costume, she discovered "cosplay", and the rest is history.

Nessa mostly constructs her own costumes, though her mother is *VERY* helpful in the process. Nessa uses patterns, but she alters them extensively. Sometimes, she drafts her own patterns. Nessa sews on a Janome My Excel 4023 brand sewing machine. She uses a Janome My Lock 2040 serger. Nessa's favorite fabric to sew with is cotton/spandex shirting. It's bright, beautiful, and comfy and cool to wear. Also, it is a joy to sew.

Nessa loves frilly costumes and thinks girls should still wear crinnolines under their dresses. Nessa keeps her pins in a metal Pokemon box. Nessa thinks more people should sew, because there aren't enough fabric stores and there is too much lame fabric in the ones that do exist. So, get out your needle, chose your battle, and start sewing!!!

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