I am only on my second article (for the September 'issue') but it includes a Bunka-style pattern, which is an all-purpose vest pattern that fits anyone's size based on (I think) just 2 measurements. I don't know details about the subscriptions or anything, but, like I said, who do I know that would want to know about Cosplay patterns and articles in English then the Kumoricon folks (though too late to start a new costume for this year, I am guessing).