Free Bunny Purse Sewing Pattern – Step-by-Step Guide

Easter is the perfect time to sew something fun, quick, and adorable—and this bunny purse is exactly that. It’s a beginner-friendly project that comes together fast, making it ideal for last-minute outfits or a cute everyday accessory for kids who love bunnies.

Materials & Supplies

Fabric

• 1/2 yard outer fabric (for bunny body)
• 1/2 yard lining fabric (also used for ears)
  Alternative:
  • 2 fat quarters (outer body)
  • 1 fat quarter (ears + lining)

Structure & Notions

• 1/2 yard Pellon Decor Bond interfacing
• 2 yards cotton rope, twine, or ribbon (strap + closure loop)
• 1 piece 1-inch button
• 2 pieces of floral wire (for poseable ears)

Face Details (choose one method)

• Option 1 (Cricut):
  • Black iron-on vinyl
  • Pink iron-on vinyl
• Option 2 (Hand embroidery):
  • 2–3 skeins embroidery floss (black + pink)

Tools & Equipment

• Sewing machine
• Iron + ironing surface
• Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
• Pins or clips
• Turning tool (for ears)
• Hera tool (optional, for shaping seams)

Optional (Cricut users):

• Cricut Maker
• Fabric cutting mat (12″ × 24″ recommended)
• Standard grip mat (for vinyl)
• Weeding tools
• Cricut EasyPress + mat

Step 1: Cutting Your Pieces

Option A: Using Cricut

1. Upload SVG files into Cricut Design Space.
2. Separate layers:
   • Hide face layers when cutting fabric
   • Hide fabric layers when cutting vinyl
3. Cut:
   • 2 outer bag pieces
   • 2 ear outer pieces
   • 2 ear lining pieces
   • 2 lining bag pieces
   • 2 small rectangles (strap loops)

Important tips:

• Use “Attach” to keep shapes aligned
• Mirror vinyl before cutting
• Use a fabric mat for fabric and a standard mat for vinyl

Option B: Hand Cutting (No Cricut)

1. Print the PDF pattern
2. Trace onto fabric
3. Cut:
   • Outer bag (2)
   • Lining bag (2)
   • Ears (2 outer + 2 lining)
   • Rectangles (2)

If embroidering the face, do it before assembling the bag

Step 2: Sewing the Ears

1. Place outer ear + lining ear right sides together
2. Sew around edges with 1/4″ seam allowance
   • Leave bottom open
3. Turn right side out
4. Press neatly
5. Insert floral wire:
   • Fold wire for safety
   • Push to ear tip
6. Stitch bottom edge to secure wire

Repeat for the second ear.

Step 3: Preparing the Bag Exterior

Add Interfacing

• Fuse interfacing to the wrong side of the outer fabric pieces

Make Strap Loops

1. Fold the long edges of each rectangle inward
2. Fold in half again
3. Press and stitch

Attach Details to Front Piece

1. Place strap loops:
   • About 2 inches below top edge
2. Pin ears:
   • About 1 inch from each side
3. Create closure loop:
   • Cut 3-inch twine/ribbon
   • Fold and pin at top center
4. Stitch all in place

Step 4: Assemble Outer Bag

1. Place front and back right sides together
2. Sew around edges using 1/2″ seam allowance
3. Clip curves carefully
4. Turn right side out
5. Press smooth

Step 5: Sew the Lining

1. Place lining pieces right sides together
2. Sew around edges (leave top open)
3. Trim seam allowance to 1/8″
4. Turn right side out

Step 6: Join Outer Bag & Lining

1. Insert outer bag into lining (right sides facing)
2. Align top edges and pin
3. Sew around top edge
   • Leave 3-inch gap for turning
4. Turn bag right side out through gap
5. Press top edge neatly

Step 7: Add Face Details

Cricut Vinyl Method

1. Position:
   • Pink nose centered
   • Black eyes + whiskers above
2. Cover with carrier sheet
3. Press with EasyPress

Embroidery Method

• Use backstitch to sew:
  • Eyes
  • Nose
  • Whiskers

Step 8: Finishing

1. Hand stitch the turning gap closed (slip stitch)
2. Sew button onto back
3. Attach strap:
   • Thread rope through side loops
   • Knot ends securely

Final Result

You now have a soft, structured bunny purse with poseable ears—perfect for Easter or everyday fun. It’s quick, customizable, and a great beginner-friendly sewing project.