Recommended Online Resources and Other Materials
(This page will continue to update as we discover more resources!)
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Creators
These cosplayers have a lot of various resources to help beginners, intermediate, or advanced cosplayers! Ranging from affordable + free patterns, Youtube tutorials, books, blogs, and other advice!
Kinpatsu Cosplay
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Kamui Cosplay
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Tiffany Gordon Cosplay​​
Indigo Jinjo's Patterns ​
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Downen Creative Studios​
Licca Sewing Room's​
Lutavia cosplay​
These cosplayers don't have a website, but they interact with the community through Instagram and Tiktok!
Weichiadi​
Cegancosplay​
Sewing
DRCOS
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A Japanese website that has plenty of free patterns with additional paid ones if wanted. The instructions may be difficult to understnad due to the language barrier but if you have enough knowledge in sewing, you'll be able to figure it out.
Examples of patterns include clothing, gloves, hats, and other accessories.
3D Media
Pepakura Designer ($)
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A Japanese software that assists with unfolding 3D models into a 2D plane. The latest Pepakura Designer is expensive, but some previous versions may be cheaper. It is a one-time purchase.
There is also a free demo available but saving and exporting are restricted. However, it is still possible to print files.
Blender
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A free popular 3D modelling program that includes a variety of support. There are many available tutorial videos for it and is being continuously updated.
PaperMaker
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A website that assists with unfolding 3D models into a 2D plane (only has a desktop view). A free alternative to Pepakura Designer.
Stores
Fabric Wholesale Direct ($)
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A good quality online fabric store that ships fairly quickly. Shipping is usually $10 but the use of coupons can reduce the cost.
Other
FanCons
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A website that has a list of all upcoming conventions worldwide
along with information about them.
