Stuffed Easter Bunny Sewing Tutorial

Stuffed Easter Bunny Sewing Tutorial

I have Easter fever, I can’t stop making Easter projects. Maybe because this fabric is so inspiring and makes it so easy! I can’t promise this is my last project for Easter so don’t ask me to! Here is a stuffed Easter bunny sewing tutorial so you can make everyone you know an adorable Easter bunny! Check out the other tutorials with this fabric: Crinkly Bunny Lovey, Easter Egg Appliqué, Easter Mini Quilt.

Stuffed Easter Bunny Sewing Tutorial

Supplies:

Spring Bunny Fun Panel OR use the pattern listed below.

Polyfil

Ribbons (Try searching ribbon grab bag on Etsy, it’s fun you’ll love it!)

Bunny SVG and PDF Pattern

For the PDF you will have to tape the body pieces together and then cut on the fold. Or print the body twice and tape the entire thing together for the full bunny.

Instructions:

Cut out the two sides of the bunny and the four ear pieces. I chose not to do the clothes that go along but it does come with that option. Then cut 2″ strips of ribbon. Pin them in place well away from the edge of the fabric. Place them as frequently or randomly as you want. You can use 1/2″, 1″, or even 2″ thick ribbon.

Pin the rabbit together right sides facing. Leave a spot open for turning the piece out. I left the head open so that the seam would be covered when I attached the ears. You will sew the ears separately in this step, do the same and sew around the rounded edge leaving the bottom open for turning out. Before you sew the ears now is the time when you can add some interfacing or even make the ears crinkly (see Crinkly rabbit tutorial for making crinkly fabric.)

Snip the curved edges so that they will curve better when the piece is turned out. Then turn it out and remove all your pins. Press around the entire bunny to make sure all the seams are good. Then press the opening in the head under by 1/4″ so that it lines up with the rest of the bunny. Stuff the bunny with polyfil. If you have made your ears crinkly or added interfacing they are ready to pin in place. If not now is the time to stuff them or simply press the bottom edge under and pin in place. You can use your sewing machine or hand sew the ears in place. I chose to stuff one ear and leave the other flat.

Add more embellishments if you so choose. You could add some buttons on the ears or velcro to the hands so the bunny can hug things. My 7 year old was so proud to help, he took this picture for me! Thanks little buddy 🙂 <3