Hey, cosplay stars! We’ve got some exciting news to share as we wrap up an amazing year and celebrate the start of 2025: The First Stop Cosplay crew is heading to Animé Los Angeles 20 in January, and we can’t wait to see you there!

When?

From Thursday, January 9th to Sunday, January 12th, we’ll be at Booth #1109 all day, every day. So make your first stop the First Stop Cosplay booth to say hi and check out all the seriously cool beginner sewing patterns, essential tools, and necessary notions we’ve lined up for you!

We’re also thrilled to share that we’re sponsoring the Masquerade and the Fashion Show — two amazing events you won’t want to miss! If you’re interested in attending, visit the Animé Los Angeles website to grab a badge and learn more about the con.

What’s Happening at Our Booth?

We’re bringing the fun, the deals, the ribbons, and all our sewing goodness to ALA 20. Trust us, you won’t want to miss what we’ve got in store! Here’s what you can expect:

• Latest & Greatest Products: Fresh sewing patterns, must-have sewing tools, and fan-favorite designs
• Con-Exclusive Savings: Discounts and bundles to make your DIY dreams come true without breaking the bank
• Prize Wheel Giveaways: Earn freebies like stickers, pins, and coupons by spinning our glorious prize wheel
• Ribbon Rally Extravaganza: Join in on the joy of our ribbon rally, where there are TONS of fun ways to collect ribbons, including:

• Make a purchase — the more you buy, the more we’ll supply, so you can stack your ribbons high!
• Interact with the booth — we’ve got some fun activities planned!
• Tag us on social media — pose for a picture or show off our booth!

Running on Con-Crunch Time? Are you searching for easy anime cosplay ideas you can execute in a snap, even if you’re new to sewing? Get your hands on one of our con-crunch-ready sewing patterns for beginners! Simply look out for Timmy’s trusty complexity meter at the bottom of each listing:

Caption: Many of our First Stop Cosplay Originals are con-crunch and first-time-friendly!

Our small and mighty team continuously expands our selection of easy-to-follow patterns crafted in-house to help you create one of your best cosplay costumes — without the last-minute stress!

Don’t forget to check out our First Stop Cosplay Originals and officially licensed cosplay patterns — made with abundant love and attention to detail. Also be sure to visit our free FSCO Sewing Academy for tips, tricks, and sewing tutorials.

Don’t Forget to Say Hi!

Animé Los Angeles has held a special place in our founder’s heart since her first time going in 2011. Now, we get to share that love from the other side of the table!

We can’t wait to see you in 2025 and geek out over all things DIY cosplay and fashion! Be sure to stop by Booth #1109, say hi to our team, earn ribbons, and check out the cool stuff we’ve got waiting for you.

Stay in the Loop!

Make sure to follow us on social media for all the latest updates and sneak peeks as we get closer to the date! You won’t want to miss a single detail.

As we grow, we look forward to attending more anime cons in Los Angeles and nearby areas! Let us know which cosplay events you’d like us to table at in the future!

Merry Sewing & Happy New Year from your friends at First Stop Cosplay! We can’t wait to make 2025 the BEST year yet!

Catch you at Animé Los Angeles 20!

Written by Karina M.