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When they finally appeared, many people thought they were unnecessary, impractical and even scandalous
These adorable bunnies are quick to whip up and all you need is some felt, thread and ribbon. This is a great little project if you’re looking for ideas for kids Easter crafts ideas to keep little fingers busy in the school holidays.
Depending on the age of your mini makers, they can enjoy trying out blanket stitching the edges of the cosies (its an easy stitch to try on felt if they’re new to sewing) or if they’re tinier tots they can still have fun decorating your finished cosies by glueing on the ribbon bows with you – PVA works well on felt and you can always then add a stitch or too to secure them.
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Looking for more Easter crafts? Learn how to make felt Easter eggs, have a go at easy Easter crafts for kids or discover how to make an Easter basket.
Read on to learn how to make easy bunny egg cosies…
Notes
Download our free egg cosies pattern
You will need
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Felt
20x30cm (8x12in) for each cosy, in yellow, white, beige or lime green - Stranded cotton
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Narrow ribbon
30cm (12in) - Basic sewing kit
Method
Cutting out
1
Download and trace around the template and cut it out to make your pattern piece.
2
Cut the felt in half then place one piece on top of each other. Pin the template centrally on top of the two pieces of felt. Cut around the template to make two bunny shapes.
Stitching together
1
Pin the two bunny shapes together all the way around. Starting and finishing at the bottom of the sides, work blanket stitch all the way around through both layers of felt to hold them together, but leaving the bottom straight edge open.
2
Use two strands of stranded cotton and keep the stitches the same size and distance apart for a neat finish.
Adding the bow
1
Tie the length of ribbon into a neat, even bow. Pin the bow to the neck on one side of the bunny.
2
Stitch the bow into place through the knot to hold it securely and so the knot doesn’t come undone.
For a neater finish, make sure your stitches don’t go through to the back felt piece but are just worked through the front.
You’ve finished! We hope you enjoy using your bunny egg cosies.
