At First Stop Cosplay, we believe that cosplay is for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or just getting started, our mission is to provide sewing patterns that fit you perfectly and make your anime cosplay journey as enjoyable as possible. One of the ways we achieve this is through our thoughtfully designed and inclusive sizing charts. Here’s everything you need to know about how our sizing works and why it sets us apart.

Our Stance on Sizing

First Stop Cosplay firmly believes you are so much more than a number and deserve to have the most empowering cosplaying experience you can have, regardless of size, shape, or gender. Our approach to sizing aims to provide an inclusive and body-positive environment for all cosplayers.

Currently, our three size charts — Women's, Men's, and Unisex — each contain 14 sizes to choose from. These charts are letter-based instead of numbered to reduce size stigma. We also intentionally omitted the letters M and L from our size charts for the same reason.

As our company grows, we hope to implement more sizing options. Stay with us as we travel the road to cosplay. This is only our first stop!

Why Our Size Charts Hit the Mark

• Inclusive Range: Our size charts cover a broad selection, from XXS to 4XL. We also offer the flexibility of different sizes for tops and bottoms for multi-garment patterns. This helps cosplayers of all body shapes find a size that fits their particular frame comfortably.
• Letter-Based System: By using letters instead of numbers, our customers can focus on what’s most important, creating and enjoying their best cosplay costumes!
• Single-Size Prints: Unlike most patterns that use nested sizes (multiple sizes overlapped on the same pattern sheet), we offer single-size prints, eliminating confusion while ensuring a straightforward and hassle-free process tailored to your chosen size.

Nested sizes (confusing!) vs. single-size print (iconic!)

• Detailed Measurement Guides: We offer clear instructions on how to measure yourself accurately, ensuring you select the right size. Our guides cover measurements for the chest, waist, and hips, with tips for getting the most accurate results.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Our commitment to catering to various body types demonstrates our focus on the customer's ease of use and satisfaction. Our aim is always to make the sewing process more accessible, especially for beginners.
• Community Feedback: We test our patterns on real people, listen to our community, and are always open to feedback about our sizing. This helps us continually improve and adapt our offerings to meet the needs of our diverse customer base.

Embrace Every Stitch of You

Our sizing practices reflect our commitment to inclusivity, ease of use, and customer satisfaction. Join us today and discover the joy of anime cosplay with patterns that fit perfectly for every frame, every time.

Size Charts (in Inches)

Our sizes are available in 14 options, equivalent to XXS - 4XL.

How to Measure Yourself

To ensure you get the best fit, here are some tips on how to measure yourself:

• Chest: Wrap your measuring tape around your back and keep it level as you measure around the fullest part of your chest.
• Waist: Bend to the side to find where your body creases, then stand up straight and measure around your waist from that point.
• Hips: Keep the measuring tape level as you measure around the widest part of your hips, which is usually around the glutes.

Tips for Precision

• Make sure you're standing comfortably.
• Have someone you trust help you.

No Size Left Behind

We are constantly striving to improve and expand our product lines. As our company grows, we plan to implement even more sizing options to cater to the diverse needs of our customers.

Why buy cosplay that’s already made when you can make an adventure out of creating your very own? Still wondering where to buy sewing patterns for cosplay? Look no longer! We’ve got the best cosplay patterns for you.

At First Stop Cosplay, our mission is to ensure you’re never alone on your cosplay journey. When you purchase our easy sewing patterns for beginners, you gain access to our exclusive Discord support group, where team members and fellow cosplayers are available to help you through any obstacle you may encounter along the cosplay-making process.

Let's create something amazing together!

We’re Sew Not Done Here

Eager to learn what other great things set First Stop Cosplay apart from other pattern-makers? Check out this blog post and discover why we’re the best place to buy cosplay patterns!

Broaden your sewing knowledge by browsing our range of expertly crafted sewing patterns and free educational resources created by professionals. Join the most passionate community of cosplayers and stay in the loop by following us on social media, where we post tutorials, the latest news, and never-ending inspiration.

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If there’s anything you’d like to learn that we haven’t covered, let us know and we’ll get to work.

Happy cosplaying!

Written by Karina M.