Completely handsewn. My friends were doing a Yami group and decided they wanted me to by Byakko. Which is fine...except he only shows up in the manga and I've never read the manga (and still haven't) So I collected as many manga pictures as I could find (all 3) and did my best to make the costume. Took forever since I had to make my own trim and handsew the whole thing without any sort of pattern or idea what I was doing. I do like the costume though and I have a tail...who doesn't like having a tail? ^_^
Awards
Best Novice Craftsmanship - Nekocon 2006
Best Journeyman Skit - Katsucon 2007
Most Original Skit - Judges Award - Katsucon 2007