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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Happy holidays! I've been playing a lot of Uma Musume this year so had to draw Rudolf and my favorite red and white bringer of chaos, Gold Ship #umamusume #goldship #symbolirudolf

Umamusume fan art of Symboli Rudolf pulling a sleigh manned by Gold Ship

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Duct tape pattern for the legs. The cuffs are drafted on a curve so they'll flair out. The back panel overlaps for button closure. All applique is gold upholstery vinyl.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

New build log for Aurora! Hoping to have her for Anime North but have a long way to go. Here's some of the Blender pieces I'm working on #animenorth #cosplaylog #lolaurora

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

10 Games to get to know me: (In no particular order) Legend of Mana Final Fantasy IX Fire Emblem Three Houses Dragon Age Inquisition Animal Crossing Pokemon Blue Ace Attorney Trilogy Kingdom Hearts 2 Paperboy 2 Persona 5 My genre is cozy moments in ridiculously high stakes scenarios.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Laid down the main blue in puffy paints. Will do the darker and lighter blue if there's a time crunch but would prefer to embroider over this.

A dress with painted details and cardboard inside, a bottle of puffy paint beside.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

The base dress, assembled! A slinky knit fabric with cotton satin bias tape. The cut out is probably too wide.

The dress described above on a dress form in a messy craft room.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Starting a work log for Mizora, though a lot of the sewing is done. Bolero is from satin lined with broad cloth, with handstitched gold details. All materials from stash. #mizora #cosplaywip #stashbusting

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Users on Facebook Marketplace and sewing groups also often post de-stashes. Some things might be difficult to source locally, but looking in person, you can find great deals and inspiration!

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Textile Museum Sale: Once a year, the Textile Museum of Canada holds a sale. I’ve found trims, buttons and remnants here. The proceeds support the museum. Thrift Stores: Many thrift stores offer a fabric section, or usable bedding and curtains. They also often tend to shelf saris with fabric.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

G&S Dyes: Canada's Dharma Trading. They're the best place for silk fabric, silk painting supplies and dyes. Anne's Fabrics: Specializing in dancewear, the entire upper level is spandex in a wide array of colour and finish. Requires a day trip to Hamilton, but worth it if you're making swimwear.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

World Sew: Less predictable, but a good place to try if other places haven't worked. They have notions and trim as well as fabric. They also repair sewing machines. Fabricland Bloor-Young: Convenient location. "Boutique Fabrics" available only at this location but still a good amount of discount.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Fabric Fabric: Chiffon, silks, taffeta, upholstry. I lived near them but didn't realise they were open to the public. Set up more like Costco than a fabric store, they have SO much fabric but you'll want a flashlight to be sure of colours. Prices are usually quite good, but you will need as ask.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Affordable Textiles: Best place for spandex and pvc. Also good prices on lace and trims. The guy who runs the West side will help find something that works with your budget. Leo's Textiles: If you need something very glamourous or a small amount of faux fur, this place is great but expect to pay.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Queen West has changed since I started cosplaying, but still has the highest density of fashion-making supply shops in Toronto. Leather Supply Depot: Buckles, studs, corset boning, barge, leather paint. If I need something at Leather Supply, no other store in the city will do.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Fabricland Orfus Road: Go to for thread, elastic and notions. New location isn't as full of sale items, but their frequent sales and membership discounts make up for it. First choice for twill, fleece and common fabrics. One of the best places to get nice quality faux fur, in limited colours.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Lens Mills: My favourite place for trims, printed cotton and off-cuts of upholstery vinyl. They have coupons regularly, and their Finish The Bolt discount has helped with Edelgard and Ivy

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Some of my favourite Toronto fabric stores! With the Mississauga Fabricland closure and liquidation of Joanne's, here's a reminder to shop local! This list doesn't include every store, but has many of my favourite places to get fabric in and around Toronto.

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

There are 2 or 3 cosplays on my to do list that would benefit from sewing so I might message you for tips!

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Con-G @con-g.ca · 30/01/2025

We have great judges @Lossien @captainpira.bsky.social and @lulualamode.bsky.social and great prizes from these awesome folks at @animenorth @yeticon and @animethon. So enter our masquerade! Proceeds go to the CMHA (National) www.con-g.ca #costume #contest #cosplay #canada #canadacosplayers #fun

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Con-G @con-g.ca · 28/01/2025

Come enter your cosplays and costumes at con-g.ca. Show them off in a super welcoming contest that is all about our great canadian cosplay community. Win some great prizes and ribbons! All proceeds go to the Canadian Mental Health Association National (CMHA National). #convention #cosplay #contest

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Pira @captainpira.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Hi, I'm a master level cosplayer from Canada! I love trying a variety of techniques and sharing progress pics of the journey. I mostly cosplay from things I love, but I'm partial to pretty or challenging designs. Some of my favourite things to cosplay from are JRPGS, shonen anime, and fantasy.

A Mineru from Tears of the Kingdom cosplay in sparkling trees, photo by Don Dolce Photography

A cosplay of Fearne from Critical Role 3, draped over the railing of a fancy building. Photo by Heavenly Visuals

Shionne from Tales of Arise, holding a prop and gazing dreamily into the distance. Photo by Dream Lifestyle Photography

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