Recommended Online Resources and Other Materials
(This page will continue to update when we discover more resources!)
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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.
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.
FanCons
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A website that has a list of all upcoming conventions worldwide
along with information about them.
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.
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.
Kinpatsu Cosplay
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Tayla is an experienced veteran cosplayer who have been creating props and costumes since 2012. She has a website with affordable patterns, tutorials, books, and prints. Furthermore, she has a Youtube channel with more information about cosplay.
Kamui Cosplay
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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.
Tiffany Gordon Cosplay
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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.
Indigo Jinjo's Patterns
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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.
Downen Creative Studios
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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.
Licca Sewing Room's
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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.
lutavia cosplay
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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.
Weichiadi
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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.
Cegancosplay
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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.