RWBY Bunny Cosplay Tutorial

How I made my RWBY Bunny Ruby based on Art by Mojojoj27827860

Its 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