Sweet Bunny Treat Bag Tutorial
/Sew a few bunny treat bags with this free tutorial.
Last year, when the restrictions started, this free pattern was on the Chouette Kit site. They are a French site specializing in handmade craft kits and tutorials, in French. I used a translator to figure out the free patterns that they shared during the pandemic, but those are not on the site anymore.
I am not a pattern maker, nor do I have dreams of becoming one, but I did my best to draw an outline from the bag I made last year, and create a pdf that can be printed, and I wrote out the instructions the best I could. I’ve said it a lot, but I really admire people who make and write patterns. It takes skill and talent to really walk through and describe each step. Watch the video about turning the ears! It’s a doll-making trick that has served me well for many years.
I’ve made this bag several ways, with fabric scraps from my quilting and garment making. I’ve also made some with upcycled denim and vintage linen pieces. You can make one just like I show here, or try fusing a couple layers together, zigzagging around the raw edges and not turning the ears at all! Use your imagination and have fun and remember to tag me on Instagram!
The template for the bunny treat bag is at the bottom of this page.
You will need the bunny treat bag template, and 2 coordinating fabric fat quarters, or 4 scraps that measure 6x11” each, a sewing machine and supplies. Although this would be a quick hand-sewing project, if you prefer.
Download and print the bunny treat bag template at the bottom of the page. Cut out template. From the bottom to the top of the ear, should measure about 10.5”, and the base should be 5.25.”
Trace around the template on the wrong side of lining fabric, and cut 2. Repeat for outside fabric. You should have 4 bunny templates cut from your fabric.
For this example, I’m using a scrap of linen/cotton for the outside (blue) and quilting cotton for the lining (Lime green.)
3. With right sides together, sew a seam 1/4” from the 3 straight edges on outside fabric. See example for how to sew the lining fabric, as you need to leave an opening to turn it later. Make sure you back stitch at the bottom and leave about a 2” opening.
4. With a pencil, mark a 3/4 square on each corner, and cut on the lines.
5. Watch the video below, if this step is unclear. Pinch the side and bottom seam together, and stitch across the edge. Repeat for all bottom corners.
6. Turn lining right side out and finger press seams. Put the lining inside the bag, right sides together, matching up top edges and ears. Stitch 1/4” from the edge all the way around both ears and top edge. Clip curves and trim a little excess bulk from the tips of the ears.
7. Now it’s time to turn the ears and sew up the bottom of the lining. Watch this tip to turn the ears, easily, with a couple of dowels.
8. You are almost done! After turning the ears, finished turning the bag right side out. Finger press the edges of the lining opening in 1/4” and stitch close to the edge.
Now, just finish up by pushing the lining into the bag. Press a little along the top edge to give it a smooth finish, and put some treats in it, and tie the ears with a single knot.
Enjoy giving this to children for Easter. Or, do something special for a sewing friend, and put some thread and notions in the bag, and hand deliver or send some happy mail!
Anne Dovel
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