Introduction: How to Make a No-Sew Rey From Star Wars Costume

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“You. You’re afraid. That you will never be as strong as Darth Vader.” - Rey, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

We Love Colors presents the most popular costumes for Halloween 2016.

A modern heroine in a classic universe will be one of the most popular female costumes of 2016, Rey.

A scavenger and child who shows her strength with the Resistance as she fights the darkness to bring forth the Light.

Another easy step-by-step tutorial that does not include any sewing, for how to make Rey from Star Wars.

Supplies:

Step 1: How to Make No-Sew Rey Costume

  1. Cut the sleeves off your long sleeve leotard to make them short sleeves. Measure the sleeve lengths against each other on each side.
  2. OPTIONAL: Cut off the bottom area of the leotard.
  3. Cut a small slit in the top center of the neck.
  4. Cut off the bottom of the footless tights to make into armbands.
  5. Using imperfect tights, or fabric, make a tube with an opening at the top and bottom.
  6. Dip dye some gauze in some coffee mixed with water to dye them.
  7. Put on the leotard.
  8. Pull on your leggings.
  9. Wrap yourself with imperfects.
  10. Have a friend help you wrap the gauze and pull on the arm bands.
  11. Cut up some more gauze and layer and wrap it around your body. Tie it at the back of your neck.
  12. Using brown footless tights make a belt.
  13. Pull on your boots.
  14. Choose a weapon of your choice.

Step 2: How to Finish Your Rey Costume

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