Just open the box, grab your scissors, and you can get started with this project right away. This is the everything-but-the-scissors kit that includes the pattern and all supplies to make 2 easy-to-sew little beasties in an afternoon. Crafted from upcycled boiled wool, your bunny can be a finger puppet that peeks out of the top of a stocking, an ornament for your tree or tablescape, a dollhouse character, a very special package topper, or a very personal gift.
(To order the pattern only with no supplies, click here to order the PDF downloadable pattern version, or here to order the printed pattern version mailed to your address.) The printed pattern-by-mail includes the card stock pattern, tutorial booklet (with how to prep boiled wool), plus patterns for optional costumes and accessories.
If you're new to sewing, you'll find the instructions beginner-friendly whether you have a sewing machine or want to learn hand-stitching techniques for toymaking. Children under 10 will most likely need adult accompaniment in order to succeed unless they already have a bit of sewing experience. And if you're more experienced at sewing, you'll find lots of creative costume and accessories options for exercising your imagination. For some ideas to get you started, visit the Design-Your-Own page or our Customers' Character Gallery.
Bunnies are about 5 inches tall, so they fit right into the 1:12 standard for dollhouses. Making a batch of little rabbits could be a great way to prep for the holidays this year. Make different characters and/or enlist the children in your life to design costumes for the characters. Please note: bunnies have small parts and are not suitable for children under 3.
In addition to the tutorial booklet and card stock pattern, the kit includes:
- Body fabric: hand-processed boiled wool (color may vary slightly by batch)
- Eyes: 3mm opaque black glass seed beads (6/0), 4 beads
- Thread:
- body: all-purpose thread
- whiskers, eyes: button & carpet/button craft thread
- Needle for handsewing
- Polyester stuffing: small amount for head
- Glue: Aleene’s Fabric Fusion. (Our favorite glue, Beacon Fabric-tac, can't go on an airplane due to flammability concerns. That means for safe shipping during the holiday season we need to send your kit with Fabric Fusion. It takes a bit longer to set but is quicker and more reliable to get to you.
- Yarn for bunny tail
- Clothespin clamps
- 2 stands for completed rabbits
Please note: Your purchase does not transfer copyright and is an agreement that you will not forward, duplicate, teach or sell the instructions, or designs.. If you are interested in licensing designs and/or finished product for commercial use, please contact info@craftdesignworks.com Thank you for understanding!
