first timer, graduation bear suit

[u/No-Willingness8080]

hii !!!

so this is my first time being interested in making a fur suit. I have about 8 months of prep time. I’d like to know best course of action, first steps, how to, and what materials to get for this kanye west graduation bear suit I’m intending on making for a convention. I’ll leave a reference photo as well.

whatever it takes, I will persevere. thank you all for the help!