This post will show you the easy steps for how to sew a bunny bag from a simple pattern.
These bunny bags are perfect for holding little treasures or treats for your own little “somebunny” special!
~Scroll down towards the bottom of post for list of ideas of things to put in the bunny bags as gifts!
*Disclaimer! I am not an expert seamstress or anything close to that. Like at all. I just like to wing it at the sewing machine and nothing needs to be perfect in my book! Just have fun!
If you have been wanting to learn how to do some simple sewing and how to operate a sewing machine, check out this awesome series of video tutorials from Lisa at Farmhouse on Boone!
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Supplies Needed to Sew Your Bunny Bag
scraps of fabric, 2 colors – one for back of ears and one for inside of ears
pencil
sharp scissors
sewing machine (optional, can be hand sewn)
thread
sewing needle
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How To Sew a Bunny Bag Steps
1.
Lay out your fabric and iron it nice and flat if wrinkled.
2.
Draw out a rough shape of a bunny ear on fabric with pencil, based on the size of your bag. Make them bigger than they need to be to allow for the seam.
3.
Cut out the ear, and get it shaped how you prefer. Then lay it on the fabric and trace that ear. Repeat this process so that you have 2 ears of each kind of fabric. (4 ears total)
4.
Put one of each kind of fabric together, good side in.
5.
Trim the edges to line up better if need be.
6.
Sew a seam around the exterior of the ear, leaving the flat base open. Don’t forget to reverse and forward a couple times on each end so your seam doesn’t unravel when you turn the ear inside out.
7.
Flip the ear inside out. Use your pencil carefully if you need help getting the point out.
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Repeat on second ear.
9.
Iron the ears to lay flat. You can see the difference below. The ear on the left is ironed and it lays much smoother.
10.
Next, take the raw top edge and fold it down twice to create a thin, clean edge. Put a zig-zag stitch along it, as pictured. Make sure you fold down towards the inside of the ear. (I am using the floral print as the inside.)
11.
Now that you have both ears ready, you can begin attaching them to the pouch. Pinch an ear together as shown.
12.
Hold the ear up to the side of the pouch and decide where you want it.
13.
Now, begin hand sewing the doubled over ear onto the pouch using small stitches as shown. When you reach the end of the ear, flip the ear up and stitch the edge underneath the ear as well, for added strength and durability.
14.
Stitch on the second ear, and make sure to balance the placement so the ears are even.
15.
I choose to leave the bag plain for a simple look, but adding a little face would be darling too! Maybe a button nose, and some whiskers?
Check out my blog post Simple Living Children’s Gift Guide for creative ideas on gifts for children that are useful and minimal, not overwhelming or clutter causing!
Things to Put in Your Bunny Bag:
Small book or field guide/notebook
Wrapped chocolates or candy, homemade treats
Lip Balms (Homemade or store bought)
Matching Game Cards/Uno
A Gift Card
Coupons for Staying Up Late, Desert of Your Choice, Date with Mom or Dad, etc…
Mini Lego Set
Tiny Sewing Kit (Put together a couple needles in a piece of felt, a few scraps of pretty fabric, a couple small spools af thread, etc)
And there you have it! Super easy and quick sewing project for you kids or grand kids, perfect for any springtime gift giving occasion!
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I hope you enjoyed this little tutorial! What are you going to put in your bunny bag and who are you going to give it to? Happy spring friends!
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Ohk this is a great idea for Easter. I can’t wait to try it !
Thank you! They are fun and quick!
These are so adorable! Our girls keep Holland Lop bunnies and these would make perfect little bags for them to keep bunny treats or gear in!
Oh how neat, that would be perfect!!
These are too cute! I made ones out of paper bags for my baby shower but these reusable ones are such a good idea for kids!
Thank you! That sounds like a cute baby shower idea!