|
Where to find Cosplay Items
Taken from the Old Forum
Thanks Melanie!
--
FABRIC
Go Fabric - http://www.gofabric.com/
Heaps of beautiful Chinese brocade! I have had some problems getting refunds when fabrics have been out of stock, but when the fabric is in stock, they've been very quick to deliver.
Spandex House - http://www.spandexhouse.com/Index.asp
More spandex than you could possibly ever need, in some really gorgeous colours! I haven't shopped here yet... but oh yes, I'm going to!
HABERDASHERY
Cheep Trims - http://www.cheeptrims.com/
Highly recommended by the people at cosplay.com. I've never seen so much braid and ribbon!
Handmade With Love - http://www.au.store.yahoo.com/h-madewithlove/
This is a NSW-based folk art store. It is also the only store in the world that I have found that sells huge round bells. They have brilliant customer service!
PATTERNS
Folkwear Patterns - http://www.folkwear.com/
Sells strange and historic patterns, and a selection of other interesting things. Their patterns are nicely printed and easy to follow.
WIGS
Nawty Things - http://nawtythings.com/halloween/wigs.html
This is an adult shop, so all you young 'uns might want to stay clear in case you see something you shouldn't! I've just placed my first order with them, so we'll see how it goes.
The Garment District - http://www.garmentdistrict.com/store/party/wigs/index_wigs.htm
Suppliers of Rubies Wigs, which are awesome! Their shipping was cheap and super-fast, so I'm very happy with them!
Cosplay Supplies - http://www.cosplaysupplies.com
*salivates* Look at all this stuff! They're Canadian-based, so their shipping will be a lot cheaper than American shops. I haven't bought anything here yet, but I will!
FOOTWEAR
Cool East Market - http://cooleastmarket.com/
Sellers of Japanese tabi socks and boots. Ninja or samurai costumes, anyone? I'm soooo placing an order here very soon!
----------------
As for local stuff that we should all take a field trip to sometime, my favourites are...
WIGS
Brisbane Costume Hire
73 Musgrave Rd
Red Hill
Bash Parties, Gifts & Dress-Ups
Shop 2, 910 Logan Rd
Holland Park
Sweidas
3 Jaybel St
Salisbury
FABRIC and HABERDASHERY
Step By Step (Spandex and vinyl)
Shop 2, 54 Kremzow Rd
Brendale
Glitter and Dance (Spandex and vinyl)
Unit 5, 16 Dividend Street
Mansfield
Trad's Liquidation Store (Curtain jacquards)
1177 Wynnum Rd
Cannon Hill
And if you're after just a normal Spotlight store, Morayfield is the one to visit! They get all the other stores' old stock. It's on Morayfield Rd, opposite the big shopping centre.
OTHER JUNK
Don't forget how awesome Lifeline is for rare finds! My favourites are the retro shop at Annerley and the superstore at Brendale.
Yay! 
|
