Cosplay Help - Fantasia Hong Kong

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Hi!  I am planning on making the fantasia version of Hong Kong's costume (wares backpack included) and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what kind of material to use?  I'm really leery of using satin, cause I think it's too shiny.  Plus, several drawings I've seen he seems to have a dragon on the front of the tunic.  I'm planning on embroidering both the chinese characters on his sleeves as well as this dragon.  Also, I've seen versions where he doesn't have the black trim on his sleeves.  Should I put the trim on anyway?

if anyone else has made this costume or can offer me some pointers, i'd be most apprechiative.  I don't really have access to online stores, so all I can work with is Hancock and JoAnn Fabrics.

Thanks in advance!

Here are some refs of his outfit:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/mary713/Hetalia/Asia/6058441.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/mary713/Hetalia/Asia/296148.jpg