Posted Thursday 23 July 2009 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,bunny, cute, free, handsewn, pattern, rabbit
Thanks to Jacqui for letting me know about a fantastic tutorial she has put together for this gorgeous felt rabbit:
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Doesn’t he remind you of Beatrix Potter’s iconic Jack the Rabbit? This little fella is fully handsewn and therefore makes this a great transportable project. Instructions and pictures are very clear and easy to understand. You can download the tutorial and template as a PDF file also. Jacqui also includes a section on embelishing the rabbit with felt and embroidery with stunning results.
Find it here: Felt Bunny by Hazelnuts
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Posted Wednesday 10 June 2009 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, bunny, cute, dog, free, glove, handsewn, knitted, pattern, re-use, recycle, sock
I previously linked to a free pattern for a chipmunk softie made from the “Happy Gloves” book by Miyako Kanamor. Miyako also published a book called “Sock & Glove“, which provides step-by-step instructions on how to turn socks and gloves in to lovable softie characters.
You can now find the free pattern and instructions for the dog AND the bunny from the book on the Martha Stewart website:
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Great step-by-step pictures and instructions. And a clever way to recycle socks and gloves of course 
Find them here: Glove Animals via Martha Stewart.com
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Posted Thursday 9 April 2009 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, bunny, cute, easter, free, pattern, rabbit, softie
Here’s another simple bunny pattern that you can personalise to your heart’s desire. Plus, you can make two different bunnies from the basic pattern:
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Brought to you by German softie-maker, Revoluzzza, you will find clear step-by-step instructions, downloadable template and helpful accompanying photos.
Get it here: Let’s sew . . . RevoluzZzionary Easter Bunnies by RevoluzZza
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Posted Thursday 9 April 2009 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,Beginner project, bunny, cardigan, cute, easter, free, jumper, pattern, re-use, recycle, softie, sweater
‘Tis the season for bunny-making with Easter just around the corner. Here’s a an easy one to start with and you get to re-use pre-loved sweaters!
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The step-by-step directions are excellent with online links to specific stitches mentioned. There is no template - you just draw freehand the bunny shape to your liking. Also included are instructions on how to make a pom-pom tail. Too cute!
Find it here: How to make a softie bunny from recyled sweaters by Kayte Terry (via Craftzine)
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Posted Wednesday 29 October 2008 and filed under: 4-Legged Creatures, Animal Softies, Embellishing, Tips-n-Tricks, Tutorials/Free Patterns
Tags: ,amigurumi, baby, beads, bunny, infant, method, pattern, rattle, softie, squeakers
I recently received an email from Karyn regarding rattles, bells, and squeakers for handmade infant softies. Her question was more about suppliers and in my limited experience, it has been rather hit and miss. I have found rattles and bells at my local Spotlight but no squeakers. If you have any recommendations for suppliers (online or in your local area) of rattles, bells and squeakers that you can insert into soft toys, please do leave them in the comments!
Her email did trigger a related subject in my mind and that is: what is the best method of inserting rattles and bells into soft toys? This is especially important when making softies for infants but safety is key no matter what age the recipient is.
I found this excellent method on Origami Snail’s website for rattles/bells. She uses either a bell or some beads, fishing wire, and a small plastic egg-shaped container.
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She writes:
“To make the rattle you will need a small light hollow plastic container that can be separated into halves (I used the toy container from a Kinder Egg although I am sure that you could get some kind of purpose made thing), a bell or some beads (I re-purposed a few links from a jingly anklet I had around), 8 inches of strong gauge fishing line, and a needle.
Take your bell or beads or what ever and string them on the fishing line such that they hang in the middle of the length. You will have two lengths of line either side.
Poke two holes at the top of one half of your container. Thread each length of line through a hole from the inside and tie a tight knot on the outside of the container so that your beads or whatever hang down.
Make sure that when they hang down on the inside that they have room to move and won’t touch the other end of your container when you put it back together. If they do then it won’t make as nice a noise, especially if you use a bell.
Put the container back together and your rattle is done.”
I would add that the final step is to tape around the plastic container to ensure that it stays shut.
By the way, she also has a free pattern for a very cute amigurumi bunny baby rattle, which incorporates the rattle described above, available here.
If you’ve got any tips on inserting rattles, bells and squeakers, please feel free to leave those in the comments too.
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