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RWBY Bunny Cosplay Tutorial
🕑 Added 2018-12-05 19:19:04 +0000 UTC How I made my RWBY Bunny Ruby based on Art by Mojojoj27827860Its been awhile since I have done a tutorial post. But because I am hosted a Bunny RWBY gathering at RTX Austin TX 2018 - figured I throw this guide together for you guys <3
VEST
I started out with the Harlots and Angels “Asylum” sewing pattern
If you are using this pattern please take note of the different sizes and choose appropriately. I got super excited and ending up buying one that was entirely too big on me! But I made it work!
And made the following alterations to it:
- Took out all corset elements. (don’t worry about boning unless if you really want to).
- Closed up the back (no need to have it lace in the back
- Altered the closure in the front (made it so that it was more triangular and closes with snaps rather than the clasps that the pattern directs you to buy.
- Extended the length of the top center of the vest where bodice meets collar (just made it so that the center front came together.
- Added tailcoat fins to front and back.
- Shortened the shoulder length
- Altered the pattern so that the weird shoulder piece is directly part of the front pattern instead of sewing it on separately (see blue line for new seam)
- Added/removed fabric for the chest opening piece to make it more rounded diamond shaped
- Extended the length of the collar (Above is a photo of my pattern with 5/8 seam allowance). Cut on fold! 2 of your actual fabric and 1 for interfacing!
I also lined my vest! Essentially I sewed together the top fabric together. Then sewed the lining separately. I matched up seams then I used bias tape around the entire edge of the fabric. It overall made the costume much nicer!
But what about the buttons and the chain?!?
For the buttons I used 2 La Mode Satin Gold buttons in 1 1/8 inch from JoAnn’s Fabrics! Or you can go online and get them [ HERE ]
The chain I found in the jewelry section. I simply matched the color to the buttons!
Lastly how it all comes together is… collar piece I just used a safety pin to bring it together.
And the spot where the buttons are (PLOT TWIST: they aren’t actually functional)…. I just have it snap together then the chain has a magnet attached to it so I can take the vest on an off without difficulty.
SHIRT
I bought and modified a shirt that I got off Amazon.
- I removed the sleeves
- Cut away some of the armscye so that the vest covered it.
- Removed the collar
That frilly thing on the front was weird to do because attaching it to the shirt just made the shirt sag down a bit because mine had a big of weight.
Instead the frilly piece was entirely separate from the shirt.
Using the sleeve fabric that I cut off - made a long rectangle and gathered. Then I attached it to some ribbon that I would tie onto myself after I put on the shirt.
BUNNY EARS and TAIL
Probably the easier part of the entire cosplay. I just bought the bunny ears and tail on Amazon! Psst - the bunny ears come in a variety pack so you get 6 of them in different colors!
The bow I also bought but at Michaels. Here is a LINK to the product.
SKIRT and GARTER BELT
Shirt is actually a high waist circle skirt.
Circle skirts are pretty easy to make. If you are struggling with a pattern then check out this link [ HERE ].
ALSO PRO TIP - HORSEHAIR BRAID MAKES THE SKIRT DRAPE AMAZINGLY! Consider putting it into your skirt to give it more adorable floof!
Then of course the red fabric I just gathered and sewn along the edge of the skirt.
The garter belt - I found the perfect trim at JoAnn’s! Only problem was it wasn’t gathered enough. So I took off the stitching and did a gather then re-sewed to the trim.
Then I used black ribbon to thread through it and tie around my leg.
CUFFS
Another fairly easy part of the cosplay.
This was essentially a long rectangle of white fabric folded over and snapped together. You can use cuff links or buttons on either side to make it look like a cuff!
BOW
Another PLOT TWIST - its not tied like a real bow!
Instead its a rectangle with weird curves on the ends and wrapped with a small piece of fabric. Easy.
Essentially you would want to copy my pattern above (includes 5/8 Seam Allowance). Cut 2 on fabric and 2 on interfacing! Sew right sides together and flip inside out!
Wrap a small piece of fabric around the center.
And sew a long strand to wrap then snap around your neck.
SHOES & TIGHTS
Alright so the tights I just picked up a pair that had an interesting diamond pattern to them. And I ended up using these shoes [ HERE ].
And you are done!
If you have any questions then please message me! Also feel free to share your progress with me <3
Stay Awesome - and can’t wait to see those cute bunnies <3
