DAWNLINKS
quite a comprehensive site that give details on how to make armor, embroidery and what material to use.

AVALON MISTS
Some information on how to make gargoyle type costumes

COSPLAYLAB
A nice article and discussion with fellow cosplayers on what inspires them to design a costume.

If you have more informative links feel free to PM us to add along. Please add a description so that we can add it in too.