[Kuro&Shiro]

I'm looking for advice on fabric choices, patterns and other help tips and infor on making a Karin Costume. I'm planning on making her outfit with the bag pouch as well as the akatsuki cloak. My fabric choice would be cotton but I'd love someones input on that and I had a lot of trouble with patterns with my last costume so it would be great to get some advice on what patterns to use for this. Any other ideas, tips or treats would be great and I would really appreciate it.
I'm really excited to be trying my hand at making a costume again after buying my last 2.

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Thanks