Would that just be the best option? Get a swatch and try to send in an image of it for approval?

Did the boots work? I am looking for a big size myself.

So while looking online for the inner robe fabric, I came across this:
https://www.fabric.com/buy/bf-212/alpine-upholstery-velvet-burgundy?cm_vc=683e9d5e-c04e-4b72-9124-39165e4fc1c1

(Link leads to the "Alpine Upholstery Velvet Burgundy" on fabric.com)

I was wondering if this fabric would would ...

I'm getting my resources together but haven't been able to find a good helmet that won't cost me a full paycheck. My sister in law suggested using a pepakura pattern and casting it in resin. Has anyone experimented with this before or know of an approved pattern?