DIY Monday: Funny Bunny Plush Doll

I had so much fun creating this quirky little bunny doll. I'm planning to gift this to Jeremy's niece, Isabella, for Easter. I looove Easter, but I've never been a fan of traditional Easter colors. This plushie can easily be adapted into lots of different animals or you can even make a cute bunny family! Anyway, here goes...  

I stitched this plush up in about 2 hours from %100 recycled materials (minus tread)! I went 'fabric shopping' in my own closet. Lucky for me, I recently made a huge donation bag so it was easy to choose. I found a few oversized dresses in fabrics i loved to rework! 

Step 1: Cut 2 pieces each of these two measurements (inches). These will be the base for the head and body of your cute bunny. note: when reworking used garments, it's best to avoid seams and try to find large sections of unstitched fabric to cut from. 

Step 2: Begin stitching details on your plush's face (One of the 7x8inch rectangles). I started with a base layer for the eyes (imperfect hand cut circles appx 1.5 inches round). 

Step 3: Complete details on the face with machine and/or hand stitching and buttons. note: buttons are not safe for babies, they can be substituted for felt appliques! ;) 

Step 4: To stitch together your bunny's head; stitch, reverse and stuff ears (example below) stitch the face together with the facial features facing down (insider) and the ears upside down on the inside. Leave a 4 inch hole at the base of the bunny's head for stuffing and body attachment. 

Bunny ear example. My cut pieces were 3x4 inches, but you can make the ears longer if you prefer (i think short bunny ears are kinda adorable....)

Step 5: It's time to choose something sweet for the front of your bunny's body (one of your 6x6 pieces). I thought a pocket from my lumberjack shirt would be cool, but in the end i settled on a heart instead! 

Step 6: Cut our arms and legs (2 layers or fabric for each limb). My cut fabric for arms was 2x3 inches and legs were 2x4 inches. Stitch the pieces, turn them inside out and stuff like (just like you did with ears). 

Step 7: Next, you'll arrange them like this (pointing in) and pin the other layer of 6x6 fabric over the top. Stitch all the way around, leaving a small (3-4 inch) opening at the top for stuffing. 

(this is how your body will look when pinned together, before stitching) 

And here's another 'in progress' shot. Next up is stuffing the head & body! 

Step 8: After stuffing both pieces, stitch the head and body together.

Step 9: (the final step.. whew!) Stitch a cute pearl necklace on your bunny using random buttons & embroidery thread. ♥

Hooray! Happy Monday to you. I hope you enjoyed this cute little Do-It-Yourself project! XO. elsie

Comments

[Tracey]

So adorable!!!

[Lauren]

this is soo cute!

[Marie]

hi elsie, and thanks alot for the step by step!

PS: i wouldn't recommend to put buttons on it for a 2 year old !!!

[elsie]

Thanks Marie!

[RachelM]

This is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial. XxX

[Angela]

This is so cute and seems easy as well. Thank you so much for this tutorial. Maybe I'll give it a try.

[Sofia]

So cute, I think I´m in love

[linda]

This gives me some great ideas for an easter doll. I really like his colors!

[rachel]

SO CUTE & CREATIVE, as always :)

[Charis]

Thanks Elsie, this should be fun to make!

[eLousions]

i luv it , its so cute

[becky]

at a glance the necklace looks like the bunny's teeth which in my opinion makes it even cuter. maybe i'll make a bunny monster...

[Taylah Golden]

Hello! I'm having a give away on my blog. You can win jewellery, fabric, accessories + more. I'd love for you to check it out, anyone is welcome!
http://teamtaylah.blogspot.com/2010/02/giveaway.html
thankyou!

[Grace]

Cute! I love the fabrics you used and it turned out so cool ;)x

[A Piece of Lisa]

SO cool! Like the idea of recycled materials, awesome!

http://lisaedoff.blogspot.com

[jes]

i think this is the cutest project ever!!!
http://fromthelandofwhimsy.blogspot.com/

[*EMMA*]

Its so cuuute...I want one!

[Jet]

Hi Elsie,I give you the Beautiful Blogger Award.
Why?...well let me think,because your blog is a place of inspiration for me .
Write 7 things about you and pass the award to your 7 favorite bloggers.
http://gezelliebellie.blogspot.com/2010/02/dit-en-dat.html
greetings from Holland
Jet

[Meg]

That is just too cute! Thanks for the DIY!
xoxo~Meg

[Jenny]

I love the color combinations! This is super cute!