Luna Lapin has made many friends over the past 8 years and I’m sure she will make many more. there is something truly special about this lovely long-legged rabbit, be it the love that is hand-stitched into every inch, her exquisite wardrobe or the community, real and make belive that has grown around her.
If you are looking to make Luna or any of her friends you will need basic sewing skills and a little patience.
There are a few ways to start making Luna
Buy the Book if you are looking for the best value way to make multiple outfits or, depending on the book animals. pair this with remake kits for everything you need.
Buy a Make Me Kit if you need all the ingredients, pattern and instructions, and choose if you want stuffing or no stuffing (we don’t post stuffing overseas)
Buy a Remake Kit if you already have the pattern and instructions but need the ingredients, and choose if you want stuffing or no stuffing (we don’t post stuffing overseas)
Buy just the pattern if you want to use up your own stash, or want to save on postage. Please note this option isn’t available for everything but when it is there is almost always a PDF or Posted Paper version.
Book One
Making Luna Lapin
Luna Lapin
Luna Lapin is quiet, kind and creative. She always wants what is best for everyone to the point of selflessness. Though Luna has big dreams, she would never let ambition get in the way of kindness. Luna makes friends wherever she goes and is always happy to help. Luna’s sewing talents are exceptional and she can often be found stitching something special up for her many many pals.
Alfie Rabbit
Loyalty and laughter are the words that best describe Alfie. He has never lost that childlike sparkle. Sometimes Alfie can be a bit cheeky or lets his practical jokes go too far, but in reality, Alfie is a sweet and sensitive soul who always puts his family (especially his granny) and friends first. Alfie’s wife Pepper thinks he might be the most handsome rabbit that ever lived, and we don’t blame her.
Book Two
Making Luna Lapin And Friends
Ralph Reynard
Reynard is a foxy fellow! You might even say he is a little bit of a diva who likes things to go their way, but when you are as correct as Reynard, why wouldn’t you! Self-expression is Reynard’s priority, and he is unapologetically proud of who you are. Outgoing and a lover of the finer things in life, Reynard always knows exactly what the next up-and-coming thing is. After all, he discovered fashion talent Luna Lapin. Just don’t touch his tail, and you will stay on the right side of him!
Freddie Badger
Hello old soul, how are you today? Sweet, sensitive Freddie takes things to heart. Though he isn’t the loudest or the quietest amongst all his friends, his need to please makes him the very best host. Freddie is happiest when making other people happy, and this makes him and Luna a perfect pair. They are always doing their very best to help each other.
Wilhemina Woodmouse
Though she is Luna’s very best friend, Wilhelmina’s best friend is a character in a book! People sometimes think that this twitchy whiskered little mouse is just shy but in fact, she is just daydreaming. Mice are not known for being outgoing and this one is no exception. Wilhelmina loves nothing more than to cosy up with a novel and a hot chocolate. At weekends you will find her in second-hand shops hunting for treasure, even though that is her day job!
Clementine Cat
Clem, is an independent extrovert. She knows her own mind and is driven by success, reynard and clem are often found plotting together, the two of them are an unstoppable force of fashion good. The only thing that Clemintine lets get in the way of her achievements is a good party, she will take any excuse to put on a truly dreamy dress.
Book Three
Luna Lapin: Making New Friends
Rowan Redtail
A customer once said I wasn’t very nice about Rowan, but she’s the character I have the most fun with. She is a mischief-maker! Rowan takes everything in your stride and loves to be adventuring. If someone needs cheering up, Rowan is the friend they call. She laughs in the face of downtime! Always looking for the next thing to do and unable to sit still, people might call Rowan messy, but she exists in a happy kind of chaos.
Hugh the Hound
Despite his reputation as a salty seadog, Hugh is actually an old romantic, companionship is the thing he values most. though having had his share of heartbroken, it doesn’t stop this hound dog from falling in love as often as he can (and always with Ottoline). Loyal, clever and though he can be grumpy (a lifetime of pining over a long-lost love will do that to you), your bark is worse than your bite.
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Ramsey Sheep
This stubborn sheep is not changing your mind once it’s made up, even if Ramsey knows he might be wrong, he would rather go down with the ship than lose face. However, it’s not often that that happens. Ramsey speaks up only when he has something of value to say, the rest of the time he is planning his next trip to the fells. Ramsey has an earth-first approach to his life and his constant reusing and repurposing is a source of both great pride and annoyance to Daisy, his community-minded, extroverted wife.
Daisy Herdwick
Stubborn? Daisy, never… Daisy never gives up on what she believes in and is a real champion for what is fair. If something is bothering Daisy, then she will fix it on her own before asking for help, and as Ramsey knows too well after finding Daisy that trying to fix the roof of their little farmhouse isn’t always a good idea. Community is very important to Daisy. She always stands up for the little guy, which is why they made her the Mayor.
Freya Fawn
Freya was born under all the pressure that comes with musical genius, now she is grown she is quite the free spirit. Freya doesn’t let the pressure get to her, when you are a world-renowned violinist why would you! Freya’s friends love that she always has a unique perspective, and though she doesn’t seek attention it always finds her (maybe because our lovely little fawn is always late).
Book Four
Luna Lapin And Friends: A Creative Year
Ottoline the Otter
Ottoline has seen a lot in her lifetime, but the thing she likes looking at the most is Hugh, ottoline has travelled the whole world and her biggest adventure has always been being in love. There is no sea that this spirited Otter wouldn’t cross and no mountain she wouldn’t climb, really it’s a good thing she and rowan were born too far apart to have got into more trouble together than they already do.
Hamish the Highlander
Out favourite hairy thespian, Hamish. From teenage heartthrob to award-wining actor. Hamish is a proud Scotsman, never happier than sitting in the long grass of his ancestral home.
Ziggy the Hedgehog
Starman, waiting in the sky. The first child of hippy parents, Ziggy grew up in a commune and is well on the way to pursuing his dreams of being a star. He may be small in stature but not in spirit. His lyrics are poetic and full of heart, even more so after meeting fellow romantic Wilhemina.
Dora Dorchester the Pig
This little piggy went to market, the flower market specifically. though Dora and Luna didn’t see eye to eye at first they are now firm friends. Dora loves to get her hands dirty, she’s one of life’s fixers. Never happier than tottering around in her garden and tending to her blooms.
The (Book) Free Folk
Erik the Polar Bear
Erik exists on a more spiritual frequency to most folk, though he appears calm, he is actually just soaking up the millions of tiny things that all happen in a single moment. there is a serene quality to Eric that makes him
Smokey Joe the Racoon
Smokey Joe, known to close friends as SJ, is a chilled-out guy, never happier than when foraging in an ancient forest or playing his ukulele by a campfire and making s’mores. Although he looks like a bandit Smokey Joe never means to cause trouble, but unfortunately for Luna, sometimes it follows him…
The Big Ones
Bramble the big boucle bear
Flora Lapin the big linen rabbit.
Ernest the big cord fox
The Little Ones
The Briar Bunnies
The Festive Friends
