DIY: Animal Jumpsuit / Costume / Onesie / Kigurumi

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IT'S FINALLY HERE! A DIY tutorial on how I made my animal costume / kigurumi! Except this time it's rilakkuma bear
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FAQ
ZOMG HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO MAKE THIS?
A: ~4 days because i only filmed/sewed during the day (needed daylight to film yo)
Correct way to sew the hoodie: 25.media.tumblr...
updated 2014 notice: I`LL BE FILMING AN UPDATED ONE SOON. if you have any questions or concerns i should address in my upcoming updated tutorial, please leave a comment below!!!
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[@janesselan1517]

I'm just going to leave the timestamps here for convenience :D 0:00 Introduction 0:20 Making Your Pattern 3:25 What You'll Need 4:15 Making Sleeves 5:18 Sewing the Hoodie & Details 10:36 Front Part of Body 12:06 Sewing Front to Back Body 13:03 Attaching Sleeves 14:13 Sewing Hood to Body 15:13 Creating the Button Down Flaps 16:00 Sewing the Bottom 16:32 Sewing the Tail + Buttons 17:33 Inserting Elastic 18:39 Finished Product

[@cecaniacc]

Thank you😍

[@lethe.archive]

This tutorial is amazing! Made a fantastic kigu myself instead of shelling out over a hundred dollars for a made one. A few quick tips for people starting out 1. trace your pattern onto every piece, since your making up your seam allowance you need to have the patterns lines to match up each piece, or create your own notch system to line them up. 2. the most time consuming part by far is handsewing the buttons and buttonholes, personally I think it's cute, but honestly if your not that attached to the aesthetic a zipper or velcro does the job soo much faster. 3. zig-zag stitching the excess fabric is actually really important, makes your seams so much stronger, so I do not recommend you skip that. otherwise I hope everything works out :)

[@tanyahbutler8592]

***** your video helped a lot! thank u

[@xMiszNacNacx]

For a first timer this is a really good tutorial! I’m making myself a Garfield Kigurumi for an upcoming convention and I like this pattern a lot. I’m of course gonna tweak a few things here and there to make it Garfield but other than that thank you for this tutorial! I’m not the best at making my own patterns so this helps tremendously out of all the other kigurumi vids I’ve watched

[@mbadbn1]

If you don't have a baggy hoodie just measure your arm thickness on the three main points( wrist-elbow& fore arm) (you can do in between depending on your build) and add approx 4 inches(for bag and stitch allowance.

[@PuddingMcMuffin]

It would probably be easier to sew the face and ears on before you put in the lining of the hoodie. Not saying you did anything wrong, but it just might be easier so you don't need to worry about accidentally sewing anything to the lining. o3o

[@anonimowypancernik7977]

Omg, I'm sooo grateful, I was having such a bad time figuring the measures and shapes out. Plus I'm kind of a beginner. Thanks a lot!

[@MikunShiba01]

Thanks so much for making this! I'm literally following this tutorial right now and it's working great! :3

[@JustAJinxx]

Wow wow wow, I've been trying to find a decent tutorial for kigurumi's since I found their existence. NO WAY am I paying $60+ for something I can make myself. Not only is this viseo decent...it's PERFECT! You are so helpful. Thank you so much for uploading. I can't wait to begin my own kigurumi-3

[@haigabby]

this was the best DIY video I've ever seen! You were so informative and also very visually helpful! Thank You!

[@HudgiNy]

I would like to thank you for this amazing tutorial. I was really lost and stressed when i had to do a kigurumi all by myself. I didn't know how to do it or even how to sew it. But now, it's much more clearer. I'll be following your steps, i know i can do it now that i know how to do it ;) Thank you again !

[@BreAtHome]

I am sooooo glad you did this. I have been wanting one of these since I saw it on one of my favorite idols but they are expensive. I can't wait to make one (or two), I just need to figure what animal I want to make first.

[@BreAtHome]

Thank You, I think i am going to make a cow and a tiger. I saw those while looking at SHINee's Hello Baby and fell in love with them.

[@kaidenthegaydencorn4244]

this is great! (I'm also going to try and make my own) way better than buying one on the internet!. I want mine to look like Slightly from Peterpan's lost boys. sense he is a fox cx and its one solid color pattern. :D But your video tutorial really inspired me to get started on it before summer ends!! btw I LOVE your onsie!

[@fynnkay]

I really can't wait to make one of these! The one you made turned out really cute!!! :3

[@chikenchilichiss]

I hope they turn out well. This is a somewhat simple pattern and I sew often so I guess we'll just have to wait and see! Thanks so much for making this! (My friend I want to make the cat one for has a sensitivity disability and she can only wear these dresses but she wore a friends kigurumi once and it worked for her, but she cant afford one, so it really means alot to me that you made this tutorial. Thank you.

[@colonelkat4167]

I can't wait for the updated one!!

[@adelegiard]

This is super cute !! I didn't think we could sew our own kigurumi, that's a really good idea and I lobe the final look ! Congratulations and thank you for this video ! ♡

[@emilytigerphoenix2538]

YOU ARE A GENIUS MY FRIEND!

[@emilytigerphoenix2538]

;p

[@plussizeinsider1237]

+AmazingSauce I agree with you.

[@kisa55]

Im so happy someone uploaded a video that actually makes sence on how to make these

[@AshleyGriffyn]

Can you create one where it has mittens next to it? And please make an updated kigurumi tutorial! I plan on making bunch for me and one for my boyfriend! Please make an updated, please?

[@AshleyGriffyn]

Thank you! Yay!!

[@bwibwi5]

GAAAAAH!!! CRAFTS. SEWING. CUTE. ALL THESE AMAZING THINGS IN ONE. I wish I had time and patience to make this ;;

[@bellesykes4663]

I was trying to make a baggy bunny onesie but. With out a face i just want the ears not a face. Ugh ive been doing this for three hours my back hurts so bad that its hard to stand back up after bending over

[@wolflovexXx]

holly cow thank you!!!!!! my group of friends and i are planing to make a video that has animal themes. this whole time we have been thinking how to represent them and you have just given be the best way to do that!

[@onarude3878]

Haha I did a snorlax 1 piece and it turned out so well thx!

[@themsprincessluna]

I'm not even planning on doing this because I ordered One and I suck at sewing but yours turned out amazing! If I ever learn how to sew I'll try this out. Much love xx

[@joyashleyonAJ]

Omg this video is perfect for the project I'm doing. I'm gonna sew a onesie of the pink wombat from cute high earth defense club love (it's an anime)

[@bigkh3]

Im getting a heads start on a costume I need for end of Feb, but I'm dressing up as Timone and Pumbaa with my dog. Can you make a video on how to make a full dog costume? Maybe not a onsie but definitely something that is more than a collar?

[@adri4210]

I came here to make a horse onsie for my Horrus cosplay

[@giselasarmiento4432]

Id love to see ur finished project!

[@Quinnii77]

Horse furry

[@sara-jm9oc]

came here to make the hood for terezi’s cape 😳😳

[@Blue-bn3ze]

I CAME HERE TO MAKE AN OOGIE BOOGIE ONSIE AND A SCALEMATE ONSIE also holy crap I didn’t expect homestucks to be here too, wassup?!

[@purplepinjacorns7]

GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL FOR MAKING THIS OMG ugh I just wished I found it sooner to make one for Halloween this year. Definately gonna make one soon for Winter and to wear for next Halloween. Thank you so much!! Hopefully I can show you a picture or something when I'm done LOL

[@purplepinjacorns7]

***** yaaaaay I'll be on the lookout for that video too than so don't worry I will!!! Can't wait until it comes out

[@anmarsly3669]

I'm going to make a onesie of Happy from Fairy Tail for Halloween

[@daninoa9650]

ToxicKawaiiPanda Melodies AYE SIR!

[@LtMashumaro]

Complete with the wings, too?! :D

[@DeadLikeMe1234]

It's very simple ^^ You lay down the inside hood on your table the good way. this means the seam is on the outside. Then you take the outside hoodie with the good side out. Like when you have a face on your hood you are able to see this face. Then you put the outside hoodie into the inside hoodie and you pin them together and sew. After that you turn the thing inside out and then the inner hoodie is inside and the outer hoodie out ^^ After that you can sew it to your kigurumi ^^ Hope this helps

[@ShadowDarkleaf]

I want to make a mono bear jumpsuit (from the anime dangan ronpa) how would I like do that bexaus ehes split in 2 different colors(if that makes sences if not plz look a pic up)

[@ShadowDarkleaf]

Ooooook. Thank u^^

[@EscapeVelocity09]

I am obsessing over your tutorials right now! This one especially. I wish I had the patience! Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to try and make a Totoro one or something. Thanks!!

[@Ayosh.1]

do you have the measurements for the panda costume, please :)?

[@ressupossu1343]

Jeah i need them to:)

[@michellesantos7520]

Best DIY tut for onesies I've watched. Thanks lots!

[@doomsdaygal]

I didn't think anyone was still watching this tutorial haha I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@YoonaVT_]

It's 2019 and this made me want to dust off my mom's old machine and learn to make my own onesie. but then am lazy and impatient :(

[@zacurragazzo9432]

Have you made one yet? I’m watching this to make it

[@YoonaVT_]

@@zacurragazzo9432 sadly I got lazy and never got into it. Maybe I will get motivated now to make myself a summer onesie. What type or pattern are you making?

[@zacurragazzo9432]

@@YoonaVT_ I hope you find the motivation to do so, and currently I’m following multiple tutorials and using patterns from my hoodies and a onesie I already own and altering it a tad to fit the character I’m making, I’m making an Appa kigu (he’s from Avatar)

[@YoonaVT_]

@@zacurragazzo9432 ooo that sounds like a cool idea. Hope it works out for you and get the result you wish for.

[@zacurragazzo9432]

@@YoonaVT_ thank you! Maybe you’ll get motivation to make a kigu in the future, try and find a character you love and maybe that will help a little bit. Good luck :)

[@MrPlaythehorror]

This is awesome, I'm a bigger person so i can't buy any really cute animal ones because they never have my size :( but i can't wait to get started!!

[@Imani47579]

cat noir onesie

[@mssk8boardp]

This is a wonderful and easy to follow tutorial. I can't wait to try it!

[@xXxShadow431xXx]

Hi helen!! can you make an Panda Hoodie Tutorial? i really want to make one for my girlfriend :D

[@xXxShadow431xXx]

haha!! thanks helen much Appreciated! :D i really need a good fabric to make one (dunwant to use fleece) any suggestions?

[@mikeekaii]

Hi! I love your video tutorial. I've read in the comments that you'll be doing an updated version. Can please make a panda onesie with pockets or something and it would really be helpful if you could use zipper instead of buttons. Thank you

[@shrimpypigman]

Gerard Way onesie here I come. Thanks

[@shrimpypigman]

yes c: i need some flannel or fleece now

[@craigtucker2635]

shrimpypigman HA LOVE ITTT😂😂

[@kcglitter]

So today is a huuuuge snow day and this is going to be my project :D I've been looking forward to cutting out the pattern for a WEEK!

[@KHnaruto29]

I personally would've lined the whole inside of the kigurumi like you did the hood. It gives it more definition. Good job

[@prettiecake]

Thanks to this I don't have to go looking for a pattern for kigurumis! Now I can make fairy tail's Happy and Frosch! Thank you for making this DIY

[@DontPaws]

Oooo if you make it post pics or send me some! Im doing my own bear thing, think its coming nice!

[@Draconargentum]

In addition to what Helen said, sometimes you can't find one that fits an idea you have in your head... Plus, even if kigurumi are very forgiving, pattern-wise, there's just something nice in wearing something you made especially for yourself.

[@heystefany]

This is exactly the tutorial I was looking for. I had an idea of how to sew it but now I have reassurance. lol Good job! I'll be using this as the base for a bird costume. :)

[@DeadLikeMe1234]

Yes that is very normal ^^ Since the back of your shoulder is longer than the front. You have to divide the fabric of you sleeve to the sleeve hole ^^ This is what I've learned in class.

[@Draconargentum]

You say 'crazy' like it's a bad thing! We two're just about as excited as you are. XD And the Gold/Silver era was probably my favorite, too, though we'll see if X and Y can knock it off its spot here in... a little over a week!~

[@toader90]

This is magic! I say congrats to all those who've made this and thanks for sharing!

[@VannessaChamberlain]

You made this really easy to follow and it turned out too cute!! I'm definitely going to try this out!

[@alyssajauregui5745]

wow! I've been looking for a helpful video for making a DIY onesie. Your's by far was the best! I will make one like happy, pantherlily, or carla(or is it Charle?) from fairy tail. Although I think I should do one like Frosch's frog costume. Any of these will be my Halloween costume. Please keep making more sewing videos. They are helpful!

[@fannyloby3977]

Hi Helen, i'm a french girl and i'm just in love with all your video, i'm in love with you i think ahah ;) This video inspire me so much! I'll go buy fabric this afternoon to do my own Totoro kigurumi ! Thank you for this perfect DIY ! :3 and sorry for my english , i try to do my best :) Bisous de la France !

[@TheNpcsim]

I meant to come back to this video a looooong time ago to say thank you so much for this video! I've made not one, but two kigurumis since I saw this video a year ago. It's so easy and awesome :D

[@DaisyMilk]

This was and is my first “watch later video” I’ve used this video so much. Can never and will never delete

[@Zurell]

Still working on it for Halloween. I was working on one in fuzzy fleece over the weekend with your tutorial and before I started the button phase after attaching the hood, I slipped it on and realized it was way too warm to move around with in Florida so making a lighter flannel one at the moment and it's going much faster now that I've already done most of the parts once before. ^_^;;;

[@catherinea6026]

I was buying the stitch onsie on Amazon this morning for halloween, but sadly it would take 17-28 days to ship :( so happy I found this video!! :)

[@XevilblondeX]

You just put the wrong sides together (the insides no one will see) and sew only (for this kigurumi) the blue parts together. Then like she said, just fold under the raw edges of the lining (polka dots) and sew that straight down. Just pin it like you think it should be and then hold it up before sewing to make sure it will look ok before actually sewing it. I have been sewing for forever and still have to double check my stuff before I sew it :) I'm sure yours will turn out great :)

[@CrystalCarter343]

Awesome! You are Awesome! This was a great and clear tutorial that I was able to follow without having to sit and think out each part and what you might have meant, Its great! Thank you for putting this tutorial up here, It'll allow me to make my own Kigurumi so much easier! I'll be sure to check out your other videos when I get a chance. BIG THUMBS UP!!

[@shamarihaines9252]

Thank you so much! I wanted to make a Panda onesie for my son but I didn't know how to go about it until I ran into your tutorial! You are awesome!

[@MsSkater4lyfe]

I love this design 😊💙 Also this is the best tutorial I've seen so far.

[@MGMetaltrax]

THHAAANNKKK YOOOUUUU!! i always wanted a Kigurumi, but they have always been pricey. but now i started makeing my own :) this was a wonderful tutorial!

[@yoonpark5657]

thanks so much!!! bought the material 7 hours ago and am finishing up the suit! yay~ your a great teacher!!! you make it so easy to understand! ^o^

[@afoojacksonxo]

this is so amazing! i wish i knew how to sew so i could make this haha

[@Isobibbel]

not sure what you did in the seem allowance there but it wasn't what i'd call a zig zag stitch. still this is great especially since you said you weren't very practiced at sewing at the time, it looks lovely!

[@faithyuna]

Haha. I'm watching this video again and i have a question. Could you get a soft, fluffy kind of fabric and sew it on the inside of the body piece as lining? If you can would you fo it after sewing the belly part or before? Anyways~ thx bai.

[@N0BODYNEEDS2KNOW]

Dude, this helps so much!! I'm making a squirtle kigurumi, so a little bit more work for me :') I'm making the back shell a backpack!! Thanks for this awesome tutorial :) it looks so cute!

[@salmaslp2712]

GOSH I TURNED OUT SO COOL! NAILED IT GURL.

[@patriciacaracci3213]

This is the second time I have used your fantastic tutorial to make a Halloween Costume - last year was Chococat - this year it's Toothless. Thank you for making this so easy to follow!

[@ashleyc2665]

+Patricia Caracci really? can i see? i love toothless and ive been wanting his onesie lol. im making totoro though

[@samgohzrawr]

+Ashley Castellano I'M MAKING TOTORO TOO

[@ashleyc2665]

+I'm Creative i made it and i love it so much honestly 😁

[@samgohzrawr]

+Ashley Castellano I'm almost done with mine. The tutorial I was looking at before used a zipper, but I needed to know how to do buttons. The crotch on mine is actually like 3 inches off the ground and I love it. xD

[@TheAdamquick]

Heya. Just wanted to say thanks for making this awesome video. I followed your advice and made a Snorlax onesie for new year. It looks great and I'm really happy with the results. I will be keeping it for many years to come

[@kaboutertje]

This is amazing! It looks so professional!

[@GregorytheImpaler]

This is perfect! This definitely helps me with a kigurumi plan. Since the body parts are parallel, I could put the opening in the back, right? (I know I'd need help closing it, but it's for the sake of appearance)

[@GraceLahtiwarriorcatz]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I know what to do over holiday break!

[@SamanthaBozorgzadeh]

This was an amazing tutorial, and I can't wait to make my own onesie. BTW your onesie looks great.

[@quinn7042]

This was wonderful inspiration and now I'm going to try to make a rilakumma inspired jacket with the same method of making the sleeves, hood, and the using buttons. I may add a tail at the base of the jacket. :D

[@emmareece8506]

Wow! You really should sell them! You do such a great job on these!

[@ss-uo4is]

You're so good at sewing! Thank you so much for this, life saver

[@aaknit10]

Hi! I saw in the comments that you were going to make an updated video, I bought all of the supplies for a dinosaur and I was wandering when your video would be up.

[@saintlaurentstoner]

❤️❤️It took me forever to find a kigurumi tutorial!

[@BloodMoonFairy]

I'm so excited to make mine! I'm making a Totoro one to wear to an anime convention in November!

[@Zurell]

Love-love-love your tutorial. I've been referencing and referencing it for my Totoro kigurumi. Thank you for posting your tutorial! :D

[@annachadwick9350]

This video was super helpful and your end result is adorable! I subbed :)

[@cmvmStation]

This is amazing! I love you for posting this! and is perfect for what I want to do for this Halloween!!

[@MorticiaAttoms]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have a con next weekend and needed something to wear. This tutorial was amazing! :)

[@Decembirth]

Very great video. I hope to make my own one day, it will give my onesie more variety, plus I love rabbits. So that will be my theme. I currently have two onesies that I bought, a cheetah pattern and a cow print. They are great for wearing under clothing when going out in the winter.

[@lilkikay3699]

Hi, I really loved this video, thanks so much for making it! I love how cute kigurumis look and now I want to make one of my own. I am planing on doing one of Miga, the mascot from the Vancouver 2010 winter games. I was wondering if you know how I should go about making the face on the hood? Thanks!

[@lilkikay3699]

***** Oh thanks so much, that does make sense, and no worries! Thanks for replying, that's all that matters. Also how do you think I should go about putting the fin thingy on her head? ^^

[@Draconargentum]

The really funny thing is, the kigu I'm making is actually of Lugia. XD I'll have to try and find pictures of the one you saw. Got a buddy planning to make Ho-oh too, so fingers crossed on having the Johto legendaries done for Halloween.~

[@wirttttt]

You make it seems so simple compared to other tuts. Thanks! Now I must do this :3

[@chloeshin7127]

Hi Helen! I'm planning to make a unicorn kigurumi and I was wondering if you had any suggestions for doing the horse mouth/head and mane and tail. Thanks!

[@katehamilton348]

Adorable! I definitely should have made my own! Kigurumi PJs are so expensive state side!

[@beyotchplez]

So cute & very informative! Thank you so much for this video. 💗Now to convince my mum to help me make a sylveon one...I hope we can make it half as good as your rilakkuma one. ^^

[@Lecshimi]

I so can't wait to do this! I must totally make a sheep version of this and act scared of absolutely everything! I thank you much for this!

[@mariaenache1545]

Do you have any tips on how to make a dinosaur onesie? Planning on doing one for my textile class, and what is best felt, flannel or fleece?

[@lesliemarie714]

Thank you this tutorial its a lifesaver!! made a Pikachu one for my daughter and a Charmander for my son and they love it! Thank you again!

[@SuperMilkmaniac]

you should leave an inch when you're cutting your fabric or you can leave some space and sew according to the pattern that you trace.... hope it help... ^_^

[@theSuperGabbi]

This is so cool! Can you use a regular straight stitch for everything or does it have to be zig zag stitch?

[@kraze4kaos]

Im glad to see this. My boyfriend wants a Shiney Umbreon kigurumi for xmas. I found them online but they are too expensive.

[@InitialSHE]

It came out really, really nicely! We're you aiming for it to look like Rilakkuma?

[@Villene]

omg! Thank you so much! I had an idea of how i'd start making my Kigu but this has helped a LOT. Thank you so much for all the great ideas, especially the HOOD and tummy ^-^ Thank yoooou~

[@HikaruTheVampire]

I love this tutorial and might be making this to wear! I was just wondering if it was hard to add pockets? I thought this would be so cute and to wear around and would be so cool if it had pockets! XD

[@dielicagold]

That is one of the cutest things I've ever seen.