Suppose you’ve been looking for a charming and beginner-friendly sewing project. In that case, this cute bunny stuffed animal pattern is a lovely way to spend a cozy afternoon with fabric, scissors, and a bit of inspiration. We designed this bunny to feel soft, huggable, and a little whimsical—something that can become a sweet gift for a child, a seasonal decoration, or even the start of your own handmade collection.
Since many makers love quick, satisfying projects, this pattern keeps the shapes simple while still allowing plenty of room for creativity. You can play with textures, colors, and little accessories to make your bunny entirely your own.
Download the Cute Bunny Stuffed Animal Pattern
Notice that seam allowances are not included.
To download the pattern, follow the instructions below:
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Materials You’ll Need
For this project, we used the following materials:
- Cream-colored plush with a pile length of about 5 mm
- Felt fabric
- Black round beads, 6 mm in diameter, for the eyes
- Thread in a matching color to the plush
- Black thread for embroidering the nose
- Synthetic stuffing
- Scissors
- Regular sewing needle or doll needle (optional)
- Markers or soft pastels for light shading (optional)
- Strong thread for securing the eyes (optional)
Fabric and Material Alternatives
If you don’t have exactly the same materials, don’t worry — there are plenty of ways to adapt. The most important thing is to think about the final look and feel you want for your bunny.
- The 5 mm plush can be replaced with short-pile minky, soft fleece, or even cotton for a slightly more decorative look. Each fabric gives the bunny a different personality: plush feels warm and cuddly, cotton looks neat and slightly vintage, and minky creates a soft, velvety touch.
- For the eyes, safe plastic eyes, small buttons, or even embroidered black dots work well, especially if the toy is for small children. An embroidered face is safest and gives a classic, timeless style.
- If you don’t have black thread for the nose, brown, dark gray, or even soft pink shades can work, depending on the character you want your bunny to have.
- For light shading on the cheeks or other areas, pastels are easy to use, but you can also try soft colored pencils or other gentle pigments. This step is optional and mainly adds subtle depth.
- Stuffing can also be swapped: aside from synthetic fiberfill, you can use hollow fiber, wool batting, or a mix of materials to achieve different firmness levels. Always stuff gradually in small portions to keep the shape smooth.
Different fabrics and materials can completely change the personality of your bunny. Want an elegant, calm bunny? Use soft pastel shades and smooth textures. Prefer a playful, storybook feel? Choose brighter colors, contrasting inner ears, or tiny decorative details. Each choice adds a new story to your creation.
Before You Go
Before you head off, we wanted to share another adorable bunny pattern that’s perfect for your next project. This little friend has a slightly different style and personality, giving you another option to play with fabrics, colors, and tiny accessories.
Click the image above to see the full pattern and download it for free. It’s a fun way to expand your bunny collection and experiment with new textures and creative details.
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