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Long-ear rabbit plush
A soft cream minky rabbit about 14 in tall (19 in to the ear tips) with long floppy floral-lined ears, floral foot pads and an embroidered face; flat two-piece body, easy to sew.
- Skill
- Confident beginner
- Estimated time
- 3-4 hours
- Pattern
- 11 printable pages
Choose your finished size
About 14 in (36 cm) tall to the top of the head, 9 in (23 cm) wide across the arms and 2 1/2 in (6 cm) thick when stuffed; the unstuffed ears hang down toward the shoulders.
What you’ll learn
- sewing and turning long lined ears
- inserting ears into a seam
- zigzag appliqué
- embroidering the face in pile fabric
- stuffing limbs and ladder-stitching a gap
Fabrics for this project
Chenille
Fleece
The pattern explains how each fabric is used. Check the actual cloth before cutting.
Materials for the project
These quantities are for the pattern’s example size. Follow its calculations for a different size.
| Material | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| Main fabric | 0.5 yd | 58 in |
| Contrast | 0.375 yd | 44 in |
| Stabilizer | 0.25 yd | 20 in |
Supplies
- 75/11-90/14 stretch or ballpoint needle for the minky (80/12 universal for the cotton)
- polyester thread in cream and to match the floral
- walking foot if you have one
- clips
- embroidery needle and a long doll needle
- chopstick or hemostat
- water- or air-soluble marker
- optional: a fabric crayon suitable for the intended use; omit cosmetic blush
- lint roller
Before you start
- Embroidered features only: don't add plastic eyes, buttons, bells, ribbons or pellets to a rabbit for a child under 3.
- This sewing pattern does not certify a finished toy. Before selling a toy for children, check the applicable product requirements and testing obligations.
- No soft toys in an infant's sleep space (under 12 months).
- Check the ear bases and seams regularly; retire the toy if a seam opens.
Preview the pattern
The complete 11-page pattern is included with Sew Certain Pro.