How to Sew a Bunny From a Handkerchief

Use old handkerchiefs to create decorative bunnies.

Because handkerchiefs come in a variety of patterns and fabrics, they are often used for a number of crafting projects. Children and adults can create an assortment of crafts by folding and sewing handkerchiefs into fun shapes and animals, including rabbits. Bunny rabbit handkerchiefs can be given as gifts or used as decorations, especially during the spring and Easter seasons.

Things You'll Need

• Iron
• Handkerchief
• 10 cotton balls
• 12-inch ribbon
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread

Instructions

1. Iron the handkerchief to remove any wrinkles. Position the handkerchief in a diamond shape.

2. Place 9 cotton balls in the center of the handkerchief.

3. Fold the top corner to the bottom corner and line up the edges. This will create an upside-down triangle.

4. Roll the bottom corner tightly up toward the cotton balls.

5. Fold the rolled handkerchief in half. Tie a ribbon midway up the folded roll. This is the body of the bunny handkerchief.

6. Pull the loose ends upward. Tie the ribbon into a bow around the center of the loose section. Shape the ears by pulling the loose ends apart.

7. Stitch a cotton ball on the back end of the body using a needle and thread. This will secure the tail to the body.

References

• Domestik Goddess: A Handkerchief Bunny for Easter
• Bumblebee Linens: Making a Hankie Bunny