My Latest DIY's (Collars, Capes, Stencils, Plushies, & more!)

~timestamps~
intro/apologies for being gone 00-1:25
Stencils: Emily the Strange tops/patches 1:25-8:24
Emily the Strange plushies 8:24-14:31
Detachable Collars: 14:31-20:10
White Lacy stuff from Curtain: 20:10-24:30
Capelets: 24:30-27:12
Fancy Gloves: 27:12-27:36
Mesh shirt with Velvet Bat: 27:36-28:15
Sheer Spiderweb skirt: 28:20-28:42
Outro: 28:42-29:01
~tutorials i used/things mentioned!~
STENCILS
• Easy Stencil Walk Thro...
• How to Stencil Fabric ...
stencil film i used: Oracal® 813 Adhesive Stencil Film
COLLARS
• Detachable collar tuto...
www.mantrap1989.com/products/...
CAPES
www.gothfashion.info/circle-c...
• Easy DIY Capelets | Fo...
• How to make a round ca...
BAT CAPE • DIY Gothic Velvet Bat ...
lace cape inspo person ! • Video (Mel Mercer)
PLUSHIES
www.cutoutandkeep.net/project...
~My Links~
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Monster High Tumblr / punkdraculaura
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My Instagram / rattusrattus3
Cat Instgram / lemonandtuna
~PO Box~
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PO Box 61046 Kensington
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[@CountessHysteria]

I adore the mix of that chunky spiked choker, meshed sleeves and that cute red top plus your iconic big bun!

[@lunastefanieroy]

The choker is giving me life!

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

@@lunastefanieroy I want to wear one but I HATE how 'normies' sexualise them. I wore one and someone was like why are you dressed like your doing bondage? wtf... D;

[@RattusRattus]

Thank u so much!!! 🥺

[@TheStitchess]

For the second tank top, few more sections of embroidery like you already have on the neckline in a few different shades of red and then some black lace would look SUPER cute. Or you could just add more black splatters here and there and then the original spot would look purposeful ^-^

[@RattusRattus]

Those are really good ideas - thank you !!!🥰 and ahh I always get so stoked when you comment on my vids - your content is a huge inspiration to me! Thank u thank u ❤️

[@TheStitchess]

@@RattusRattus aww, thanks 🥰🥰🥰

[@emilynolastname1646]

Time stamps for me and anyone who wants them Stenciled shirts 1:30 Emily the strange patches 6:10 Fake cats 9:20 Collars 14:30 White lace stuff 20:45 Black capelets 24:35 Gloves, sheer bat shirt, sheer skirt 27:00

[@angeldust7686]

Thanks Emily👌💜🖤

[@lunastefanieroy]

Hello!! I have to comment on your video! I'm a the lead singer in a metal band and although I've always loved grungy/punk styles, I am not super knowledgeable on what people are doing, the DIYs, the shops, the brands... I've been pouring through your channel and getting SOO inspired on how to dress and accessorize for shows. All that to say - thank you SO much. I love your channel. You're adorable and please keep making content because I am learning so much!!

[@RattusRattus]

Wow! That is so cool! Feel free to link your band if you have a page or something would love to check it out! I’m so happy this video could be helpful! Yay! Hope your future diys go great!!!🥰

[@lunastefanieroy]

@@RattusRattus You can find us under _echoseven ! Thank you so much for being interested ;-; It means the world! And when I get paid, I'm heading to the thrift store for some t-shirts to mod. EXCITING Here's a link to our newest song kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5qannR5bp6Arrc

[@abigailgoodman3283]

I'm glad you're back my friend. Red is a great color on you and also in general. I've been branching out with how I dress and present and a lot of that is thanks to your content 😚

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you so much! It’s good to be back :) and thank you so much! So happy to hear that also! Congrats on experimenting and I wish you luck and fun in that in the future !!!

[@honeyedflesh]

i was just thinking about how i wanted to watch some of your videos soon lol, such perfect timing!! I love this new hair color on you, you look so pretty in red!

[@jessiejayjess]

You are one of the most creative people ever. Also, tip for doing pointed things-fabric turners are a godsend! They help keep your edges sharp.

[@Lemu_with_a_shirt]

Absolutely loving the red! And on the copying designs thing, I agree that from big companies there's definitely space where that's okay for personal use.

[@RattusRattus]

Thank u!!! I was worried someone would be mad at me for stealing but yes I agree it’s ok to copy designs if it’s from a big franchise and for personal use 😅

[@winterthewisp1001]

If it's like monster high logo or hello kitty level recognizability, I wouldn't even blink. Just don't steal fanart.

[@beautifulenigma1724]

I agree, totally fine for taking it from big companies to use for yourself, as long as you don't share like your pattern templates and stuff. Part of me even thinks it's not a big deal to take screenshots/whatnot and make for yourself from anyone, but then don't go and broadcast the item on here or social media, and especially don't tell people how you made it either (saying "freezer paper and ink" or whatever is one thing, sharing pdfs of the exact templates is totally different). I've taken screenshots of some smaller cross stitch stuff and then made my own pattern from it, but I just kept it for myself. Or if you do end up sharing a partial or full pic of your project, make sure to link the artist you got inspo from and tell people to support them. I hope this all makes sense, it's been a long day lol

[@Abcrspn]

For the collars, maybe stitching like half a centimetre from the edges might make them less puffy, it worked for me on triangular collars in past :)

[@HeidiHazardous]

I’ve also been on a huge DIY kick recently 😊 Your DIY videos are always really great to watch 😍

[@RattusRattus]

That’s awesome! Congrats! And thank u so much that’s so sweet🥺🥰

[@gearandalthefirst7027]

16:10 OMG I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS Like I did the like eyebrow slit thing bc I've always LOVED that look and then saw a post about like "Trends that we need to leave in 2019" and the picture was a eyebrow slit like I don't care, I didn't do it for the trend, but it's just annoying af ;-;

[@Raki252]

Yay stencils! I absolutely LOVE using stencils to print stuff on clothes. I agree that using adhesive vinyl generally leads to the best / most crisp looking results. Regarding "unnoficial merch", I think it's generally ok as long as you aren't selling them. Personally, I make a lot of DIY merch, mostly because i have a hard time finding merch that I actually want to buy. The way I tend to get around the whole copying issue is by trying to come up with my own designs, inspired by whatever piece of media that I'm trying to reference. BTW I adore your DIY videos, I always find them super inspiring! I'm definetely gonna be making some capelets for myself. Oh, also: to make your collars/capelets look less jester-y, you might want to try ironing the seams and topstitching along the edge. I find that by doing that I generally get crisper edges. It might not work on every type of fabric, tho.

[@mariabug12398]

We love Rabbit justifying our hunter gatherer instincts

[@sarahpoison2646]

For the bat wing collars, you might try trimming the seam allowance and clipping the curves. Also, for very sharp points, you can sew a bit of thin ribbon at the point, then when you turn it, pull the ribbon to make a very sharp point. Then press the point into place and cut the ribbon off very close to the edge. Hopefully thats helpful! Youre so creative; I love watching your DIYs!

[@sarahpoison2646]

Oh also! Maybe top stitching near the edge once its pressed. Again just trying to help! 🖤🖤🖤

[@green.velvetdreams]

OMG I'm DYING over that triangular lace collar thing!! So gorgeous!

[@Bea-rq1uf]

yayy you're back! I made my first punk patch today inspired by you

[@darlingdivadurelle]

I love your excitement with sewing adventures.. with your spiky bat wings collars they ar puffy because you need to clip the seams before you turn the casing . Meaning for the seam to lie flat you have to release the tension by clipping g into the seam or by trimming close to the seam…then after you turn it right side out use a good steam iron to relax the fabric and it will lay as flat as the ones you simply hemmed .. happy sewing ! My almost 14 year old grand daughter is learning to sew she watches your channel hope she gets some inspiration from you! ❤️❤️

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you so much for this advice I will try it out next time !!!! And thanks for the sweet comment that means a lot ❤️❤️❤️

[@winterthewisp1001]

I love Emily the strange! People seem to have forgotten all about that strange little goth girl

[@RattusRattus]

Emily is the best ! I’m hoping to make a video soon all about my Emily the Strange Collection I hope there is a revival of love for her ! 🖤

[@smoldeadtrash]

i absolutely love the new hair color, it looks so so good on you!! And omg i love when people dress in like a vampirey style, i think it is so majestic n has some like spooky but also elegant and mysterious vibes, which i l o v e. My best friend just got into dressing that way n ive been so hyped about it n i got to sew a bunch of gothy stuff for them, such as lacey gloves, lacey face mask, like a ripped kind of witch skirt, harnesses n stuff n its been so fun! i actually got into sewing bcs i found your channel n i thought youre like the coolest person on the internet n i watched all your videos n you just gave me so much confidence to first: dress how i want n dont give a hec about what people say, n second: get into all the stuff ive been trying to do for years, just as sewing ((regular clothes n also clothes for dolls)). Ive been feeling so inspired by all your content, i hope you know that ure an inspiration for lots of people n you should take good care of yourself n keep being you n remember you are amazing and important but also dont be hard on yourself if u dont feel like making any new content, just create whatever you feel like at the moment! Okie thats all, sending lots of hugs to you and your cats! 🖤

[@Grimsleeper2003]

You should totally make a video about how to make custom plushies. I would love to see that

[@BelaCurcio]

those white lace collars are sooooo so gorgeous especially the one with the pink buttons!!!

[@RattusRattus]

Ahh tysm ❤️❤️❤️

[@ashdark4146]

Aaa so many emily the strange stuff🥺🖤I especially love the red clothes they match with your hair❤

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

yay!! it makes me day when you upload!! sorry If I say this every video but I love your channel soo much, it reminds me of the old skool goth punk blogs/myspace etc. before social media became fake and narcissistic, which is why I think I find you so calming. the fact you don't like instagram/tik tok makes so much sense to me and I relate. and omg I love your red hair!! I have the same colour hair and I used to hate it /get bullied for it.. you look amazing and I love your top! I'm gonna try out these ideas, i started using stencils on my tops to paint on crows/but used acrylic paint which isn't as clear so im gonna try printing ink! can you do a DIY tutorial on how to make the stencils/do the stencilling? I wish I could stencil that good

[@creativenerves5013]

I never would have thought I'd like collars but the crescent moon and spider web ones are my favorites. Dying for the bat capes! I want to make one!

[@RattusRattus]

Yay! Thanks so much they were such fun to make! And yay! I linked some potentially helpful tutorials in the description! Hope they help :D

[@creativenerves5013]

@@RattusRattus thank you! I will definitely check it out

[@fayewild1574]

I totally agree that it shouldn’t matter if you make your own merch for stuff, especially when it’s being charged way out of your price range!!! As long as you’re not selling it I think it’s like not a crime or whatever! You have insane diy skills and I think the plushies turned out SO C U T E!!

[@SBEtherwave]

Love the collar. Super spikes are awesome sauce.

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you!! Agreed ! 🥰

[@LiegeOfGoblins]

Iron-on interfacing is a game-changer when it comes to making collars. It adds great structure.

[@RattusRattus]

Ooh thank you I’ll have to look into this!!!❤️

[@nittygritty7034]

Love the red!

[@rsaunders]

I was just looking up how to make capelets!! All these diys are so cool 🌟 Also, the red looks great ^^

[@RattusRattus]

Hell yeah! I hope you found a good tutorial but in case you didn’t I linked some awesome ones in the description! And thank u so so much 🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@madds14]

i love mel mercer oml that outfits video is SO good and is basically my inspiration for life

[@neazenzen372]

So happy to see the creativity! I love when I have energy for projects❤

[@bennasoleypetursdottir816]

i love your content so much its so inspiring and cozy! al of your items look amazing btw!

[@natashahall9965]

Watching your creativity and energy always cheers me up! I adore all your creation's. So inspiring. 💕

[@DeityDemon]

You literally give me inspiration to do diy stuff, like I have several projects on back log but watching you makes me want to finish them! I loved all the items you made, and the red hair is so fun!

[@Alex-se8uu]

I love all of the lacey capes and the collars! I definitely need to make some because they are so cute! 🥰

[@treesforthewins5062]

:D oh fake cat is so friend shaped!

[@alexandrafleming2686]

I love the fake cats and you are amazing and talented.

[@maddiespanier3903]

Hey love this vid so much!! Love the hair too❤️❤️

[@shauno5888]

Great to see another video! As much as we've missed you, it's awesome that you took some time for yourself. Your stuff all looks incredible. I'm especially in love with all of the plushies; they look so good!

[@anotherstranger1273]

You’re so cool omggg I love these shirts and I love your happy excited tone 😭❤️❤️ makes me happy

[@AliceAmber]

Everything look SO CUTE DANG. Emily The Strange gives me such a nostalgia kick from when I was getting started in the goth scene. That Halloween scrub idea is a game changer...

[@RattusRattus]

Aw thank u so much! Hell yeah Emily is so iconic 😭 thanks for the sweet comments! I hope you find tons of Halloween scrubs :D

[@nIGhtShAd3878]

🖤🎀eee I love this so cute glad y posted a new video🎀🖤

[@alexxxx490]

you know that feeling when you’re the 1000th like? have it right now :) but i love your new hair rabbit!! you should do a tutorial on how you style it, it’s so cool 🖤

[@dreamcookie5742]

I missed, im so happy your back. Im glad you took a breack and got to do stuff that makes you happy. Your viedios always inspire me and i think i will finnaly start painting my vest again thx too you.I hope you have an amazing day and thank you for being my inspration

[@doodlepoodle8374]

Don’t worry about taking a break❤️❤️ the diys were so cool!!

[@_Mei_H]

I just discovered your channel and I already love your vibe and your energy, you sound like a super nice person!!

[@callhimcurly7466]

I'm literally so grateful that i found your channel, I'm in love with you, you're so cool

[@slinger6123]

maybe you could cover the ink spot by replacing the red thread with black thread and then going all the way around the collar sewing black, then leaving some space bare and then sewing black again so it would make a sort of stripey pattern on the collar seam??? im not sure if that makes sense but i hope you figure smth out :) love your vids

[@RattusRattus]

This is a really cute idea !! Thank you so much! ❤️🥰

[@purpl3_m00n3]

I love your style!

[@wanderingintime]

wow nice mix of diy. reminds me of my h.s. days.

[@palomadeadstar5041]

You have such amazing talent!!.... Great job on all DIY... YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION!

[@liberty6550]

Just discovered yr channel ! It’s so cute I love it

[@user-gw7zx7qp2q]

Hiii! I love your videos Rabbit! You’re an inspiration to me as a baby bat/ punk. Also I love your hair! It looks so good red!

[@hystericalmiracle260]

I love the new color!! Red suits you but all the colors go well with you

[@laurentcathery273]

These are amazing!! I would love to see a tutorial from you on how you do stencils because i tried to look it up and i couldnt find a way someone did in a similar fashion that you seemed to describe it so!!

[@itsnotaphasemom4789]

The collars and capes have gotten me super inspired to make some of my own

[@RattusRattus]

Hell yeah!!! I linked some tutorials in the description I hope they can help 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mikey_mantis]

i looove the videos rabbit thanks for these awsome tips!!

[@SheepasaurusRex]

aaaaaaaaaa!!!! i was just thinking earlier today about how i missed your content! im so glad you posted again :D

[@uniquelyme7662]

Your just as crafty as I am luv your style

[@theo13333]

I really love you diy videos! Well actually all your videos. Keep on doing cool stuff dude

[@myaquick3563]

I love everything you've made it all looks so good!!! So excited to see alternative DIY on my feed again :) The puffiness of the seems can be slightly toned down by top stitching over them (I hope I'm not being that guy though you may already know about that lol)

[@bitsy00005]

I love all the capes and collars! I want to try something like that, but I'm not very good at sewing. 🙁 You have so many wonderful ideas. 💜

[@geekfreak216]

I am so happy to back!Thanks for always putting out great content.Also,I love the new hair.

[@RattusRattus]

Aww tysm happy to be back!! And thanks so much!!!🥰❤️😎

[@grunk714]

i'm so happy that you also like Mel Mercer!! you two are by far my favourite alternative fashion creators and it's so cool that you like their content too :DD (also your new hair is super cool)

[@RattusRattus]

Omg Mel is so cool! I only found them recently but am so happy I did !!! And thank you so much that’s really sweet! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsReveur]

Yay! Finally you're back with a new video! I absolutely love your videos! They always make me happy!☺️ Red is a great color on you, by the way! 👌🏾

[@RattusRattus]

Thank you so much that’s so sweet!!! And ah ❤️🥺❤️❤️ I appreciate that 🥰

[@egg1828]

Your videos are awesome and I end up always going through a mega inspiration after 30 seconds of watching your videos. :)

[@RattusRattus]

Omg that’s the highest compliment ever 🥰🥺 thank u so much that’s really cool ❤️🥰🥺

[@ajwilson7909]

I don't normally comment but I love your DIY videos so much, you are so creative---

[@nittygritty7034]

The triangle collar is the best The the the the best.

[@saint_mau]

the cat top is so cuteee

[@DanielleReedsReaction]

Happy Easter by the way nice video

[@panadocoughsyrup]

:O the red hair suits you so well! so did your other hair colors, but this one is probably one of the coolest

[@panadocoughsyrup]

also! do you have a discord server? :D

[@aliceswayer9979]

Lol it's so funny that you're talking about making your own merch because I'm literally working on a Our Flag Means Death shirt rn! (Btw if you haven't watched ofmd yet I highly recommend doing so,it's amazing and I think you might really enjoy the comedic parts ^^)

[@franczeska]

Omg they're so pretty 😳😳

[@ghost-fz3np]

you are the coolest person and i envy your monster high doll shelf >:)

[@josephtheodorem.391]

Holy shit- I also wanna dress like a vampire hahaha, also it's been a while since I've watched your content so I'm glad to be back n I'm glad you're back to posting :3 Your stuff always motivates me to make clothes, whether I end up having the confidence to actually wear them or not lol your videos are still very awesome!

[@kittycruz5848]

I absolutely love the red hair 😍🥰💖💖 and the Emily the stranger tank top so awesome love it💞🐈

[@Brainz.4.Breakfast]

You gotta make a video on how you make you're plushies, I love how you do it.

[@WhoTFisPhoenix1018]

Wanting to take your cool ass grown-up self back in time to visit your younger self is NOT DUMB! I think about that all the time!!

[@moistsbread]

this video makes me so excited to make things with lace!!! aaaa!!!!!!!

[@RattusRattus]

Hell yeah! That makes me so happy ! Good luck and enjoy 🥰

[@jessegothmidnightheart]

Wow you made some Awasome stuff thanks for sharing with us

[@RattusRattus]

Thank u!! So happy u enjoyed 🥰

[@hottathanurmotha1984]

I can’t believe ur so underrated! I love your style but I’m so so so scared to wear it bc I’ll get bullied I think... also ilysm u helped me trough hard times (:

[@adeadbody420]

oh my godd ur hair is so cool!!!

[@achycakes]

You are beautiful Rabbit and such an inspiration! 🕸💖🖤💖🕸

[@RattusRattus]

This is so sweet - thank you so much!!! 🖤🥺

[@dinosourkisses6425]

Notification that you posted a video pops up me: Oooo can't wait to watch that later! me: *notices it's about diys* me: Oooo can't wait to watch that immediately, as I'm thinking about all the cool diys I want to do But no joke, I love your vids! It felt really good to find another enby talking about the punk things and styles I'm getting into XD

[@cosmos2165]

yeeeeah coolcoolcool, just wanted a new video and it also is such a creative one :3

[@chicky28799]

the capes that feel too jester-y you might try sewing another seam around where the two fabrics meet like a half inch up so they're stuck together and can't be fluffy at the bottom

[@ihaterefriedbeans]

oh man I want a cape 😭💜

[@angeldust7686]

INCREDIBLY TALENTED! 🤩🪄✨💜🖤🧸 As always thank you for Sharing and Inspiring, I’m wondering how you made the cape-let’s sit so perfectly around the neck? Maybe a “how to” on one of your future episodes. I’m loving 🥰 the button up cape it’s a little “Victorian Dracula 🧛‍♀️ Era” lol OBSESSED! TY

[@invinciblesummer13]

the red hair is so iconic holy shit

[@RattusRattus]

🥺🥰tysm!!

[@benzedrineboy]

I love your videos and I love Mel Mercer :3

[@RattusRattus]

Hell yeah! And thank u🥺

[@cay.cayenne]

I have to know how you put your hair up. Ps: love your videos

[@anastasiamireyko4517]

Dolls Kill has a full collection of Emily the Strange merch. If you dont want to support them, maybe some items will inspire more diys

[@RattusRattus]

I did see that recently ! But they are out of my price range but yes agreed some cute DIY ideas 🥰

[@doodlekaboodel]

Damn I'd buy that square shaped collar

[@Winterrr.nightt]

I love your outfit

[@Taylorisdead]

I saw Emily on the cover and knew I /had/ to watch it

[@wolfgangproductions7402]

Happy to see you I was wondering what happened to you…..

[@floof6105]

Hii! I love ur content! Emily the strange plushie's where my childhood! I have some and i adore them! I also have one my aunt made! If someone collects some id be happy to chat!

[@pillbuggs]

you remind me of Abby from NCIS! the style! the hair!

[@RattusRattus]

Ahhh thank u she was a style icon for me growing up lol 😂

[@froxyanicotti]

Is Emily about to take over and put Rattus on the shelf?

[@soy7772]

"i just wish i could like show a little 14 year old me, 'Look at all the stuff we get to make, look at all the materials we can get access to and look at the fact that we can actually make stuff...' " I FEEL THE EXACT SAME WAYYYYYYYY OH HOW I WISH I COULD SHOW STUFF I MAKE NOWW TO MY YOUNGER SELFFF [but like if yu think about it our younger self can still see and is actually doing the thing WITH US, rightt?!?!? and its soo nice to think about it this wayyyyyyyyyyyy] AND ITS NOT STUPID AT ALLLLLL