28 Best Bunny Rabbit Stuffed Toy Patterns (13 FREE!)

August 24, 2023 by Staff Writer

Handmade toys make some of the most special gifts, and they’re really fun projects to work on – both by yourself and together with the kids in your life! We researched 74 sewing patterns for bunny and rabbit toys and have shared the best of the best. We’ve shared all the important bits of info about each pattern including sizing, design details, fabric recommendations, and beginner-friendliness.

We also have roundups of the best teddy bear patterns, stuffed animal toys, 18″ doll clothes, and free clothing patterns for children.

Contents list:

Simple & easy bunny
Traditional stuffed rabbit patterns
Long floppy eared rabbits
“Tilda” character & similar bunnies
Chubby plushie bunnies
Realistic rabbit patterns
Easter basket bunnies
Chocolate easter bunny silhouettes
Miniature toys

Simple & easy bunny:

Simple bunny with long ears, buttoned arms, and overalls

Buy now from Toys by Polina – CAD $6.50 (approx. $5)

Sizes: 10.5” (27 cm) tall including ears.
Design: Small stuffed bunny. Long ears. Rounded body with grown-on legs. Long neck and face. Bead eyes. Embroidered nose. Arms attached with buttons. Overalls pattern included.
Fabric: Scraps of light to medium weight woven fabric. For example, cotton, minky fleece, velvet, linen, canvas, tweed, or muslin.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Fully photographed instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. The shape of the toy is very simple with minimal pattern pieces. Some of the pattern pieces are quite small, requiring extra precision and patience when sewing. A complete beginner might find it tricky to work with such small pieces and narrow seam allowances, but it can be done if you go slowly.

Traditional stuffed rabbit patterns:

Bunny plushie with large head and stand-up or floppy ears

Buy now from StudioSerenPattern on Etsy – $10.66

Sizes: 15” – 18.5” (38-47cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed bunny toy. Stand up or floppy ears. Thin arms and legs. Embroidered facial features. Clothing patterns included. An additional dress pattern can be purchased here.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabric like cotton, linen, or felt.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes, the pattern and tutorial is designed with a beginner in mind. Having made a few animals from the same seller I can confirm that the instructions are very clear with many photo illustrations and some video tutorials included. Some sewing experience would be helpful for sewing together the thin pieces for the arms and legs and small seam allowances but isn’t essential. Further help, tutorials and tips can be found in the seller’s Facebook group.

Velveteen rabbit toy with contrast tummy

Download now from Craft World – FREE (membership applies)

Sizes: Finished measurements are not provided.
Design: Stuffed bunny toy. Contrasting under belly, arms and legs. Stand-up ears. Contrasting inner ear. Safety eyes. Embroidered nose.
Fabric: Velveteen is suggested by the designer, but alternatives like minky and fleece can also be used.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. No instructions are included with the download. The instructions can be found in Love Sewing magazine issue 37.
Suitable for beginners? No. Since this pattern includes no instructions, it wouldn’t be suitable for a beginner with no previous toy making experience. An intermediate to advanced sewist with some previous experience might be able to work out the construction process based on the pattern pieces.

Small, stuffed, seated bunny with button details

Download now from Sew Magazine – FREE (with sign-in)

Sizes: Finished measurements are not provided.
Design: Stuffed, seated bunny. Contrast belly, inner ears, arms, and foot pads. Stand up ears. Safety eyes. Button nose. Arms and legs are attached with buttons.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabric like quilting cotton, linen, denim, corduroy, or velvet.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Written instructions are included, but they are quite sparse with no illustrations.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think a beginner would struggle to sew this bunny since the instructions are vague with no illustrations included. The parts of the bunny are very small and would be difficult for a beginner to sew. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate to advanced sewist with some previous toy making experience.

“S9306” plush bunnies in two sizes

Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97

Sizes:
- Small: 17” (43 cm).
- Large: 21” (53 cm).
Design: Stuffed, plush bunny with floppy ears. Rounded tummy. Contrast inner ear and pads. Safety eyes. Felt nose.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like wool types, flannel, fleece types, or minky. Cotton scraps for the contrasting parts.
Format: Paper pattern with printed instructions.
Suitable for beginners? No, I think a complete beginner would struggle with this pattern due to the small parts involved and the accurate sewing required to create the 3D shape. Some sewing experience would be an advantage with handling the plush fabrics too. Use a stable fabric such as a cotton or linen rather than a plush to make the sewing process easier.

“Rosie Rabbit” with button-jointed arms and legs

Buy now from Alice’s Bear Shop – £4.99 (approx. $6)

Sizes: 11” (28 cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed, felt bunny. Jointed arms and legs that are attached to the body with buttons. Contrast inner ears and foot pads. Glass or safety eyes. Embroidered nose.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, linen, felt, wool, mohair, or faux fur.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No, I think this pattern would better suit an advanced beginner to an intermediate sewist. The instructions appear to be clear and detailed with lots of photos, but the pattern pieces are very small and require a lot of precision sewing.

Simple bunny plush toy with large ears and patchwork details

Download now from Gathered – FREE

Sizes: 17” (43 cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed, sitting, plush bunny. Patchworked ears, limbs and tummy. Stand-up quilted ears. Embroidered facial features.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, felt, wool, or plush.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No, I think this pattern would better suit a sewist with some previous sewing experience. The pattern pieces are small and include some patchworking, which requires accurate sewing. The instructions are minimal with some illustrations. Some prior knowledge and experience would be helpful when sewing this pattern.

Long floppy eared rabbits:

“M8270” simple bunny plushie with long floppy ears and clothes

Buy now from Something Delightful – $16.07

Sizes: Finished measurements are not provided.
Design: Stuffed cloth bunny. Sewn from two pattern pieces. Long floppy ears. Button or safety eyes and nose. Clothing patterns are included.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, flannel, fleece, or faux fur.
Format: Paper pattern with printed instructions.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. The pattern is designed with a beginner sewist in mind. The bunny is sewn from just two pattern pieces making it an easy project to cut and sew. Some sewing experience may be helpful for sewing the bunny clothes, as these are more involved with more advanced techniques such as gathering and sewing thin straps.

“Joy” minimalist bunny with long floppy ears and thin arms and legs

Buy now from TinyFolkPatterns on Etsy – $8.87

Sizes: 14” (35cm) tall
Design: Stuffed cloth bunny. Long floppy ears. Long, thin arms and legs. Embroidered facial features. Patterns for clothing are also included.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, flannel, fleece, felt, or wool.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? The pattern level is rated ‘confident beginner’. I think a beginner with some previous sewing experience could sew this pattern. The bunny is small with some thin parts to sew such as the arms and legs which could be tricky for a beginner to sew evenly and accurately. An intermediate sewist with plenty of past sewing experience would easily handle this pattern.

Soft, seated bunny plushie with contrast inner ears and pads

Download now from Sew 4 Home – FREE

Sizes: 12” (30.5cm) tall when seated.
Design: Stuffed, seated, plush bunny. Long floppy ears. Contrast inner ear and pads. Safety eyes.
Fabric: Light to medium weight, plush, woven fabrics like minky, fleece, or faux fur. Other fabrics like cotton, linen, denim, or corduroy can also be used for a different effect.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No, I think this pattern would suit an advanced beginner with some previous sewing experience. The bunny has a 3D seated shape which requires sewing small darts and shaping techniques, which a complete beginner might struggle with. Sewing with plush fabric can also be difficult, although the designer does suggest that the plush fabric is good for hiding any imperfections!

Lop eared bunny toy made out of old socks

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Read tutorial now on Craft Passion – FREE

Sizes: 14” (35.5cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed bunny toy made out of old socks. Long floppy ears. Contrast inner ear and pads. Felt eyes. Embroidered nose.
Fabric: The bunny is sewn from old knit socks.
Format: There’s no physical pattern for this bunny. Instructions for cutting the parts and how to sew the bunny together are included on the blog post.
Suitable for beginners? Yes, I think an adventurous beginner could try making this toy. As this pattern uses existing socks, there are fewer seams and shaping elements to sew. The instructions are clear and detailed, and the shape of the toy is fairly simple. Some precision sewing is required for the smaller pattern pieces, but it can be done if you go slowly and carefully.

Floppy bunny with oversized ears and feet (+Video)

Download now from The Masquerade – FREE

Sizes: 12.5” (32 cm) tall when seated, 18” (46 cm) tall when upright.
Design: Stuffed cloth bunny. Seated. Oversized ears and feet. Contrast inner ear and pads. Embroidered facial features. Bow decoration.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like cotton, linen, flannel, fleece, felt, or wool.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Written instructions with minimal illustrations are included. A video tutorial is also available here.
Suitable for beginners? No. The pattern pieces are roughly drawn, and the written and video instructions are quite vague. I think this pattern would best suit an intermediate sewist with some previous toy sewing experience.

Seated wool bunny with long body and oversized ears

Download now from Purl Soho – FREE

Sizes: 16” (41 cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed felted wool bunny. Seated. Oversized ears. Long body. Contrast inner ears. Embroidered facial features. Round bunny tail.
Fabric: Felted wool is suggested. Other medium woven fabrics like wool types, cotton, denim, fleece, velour, minky, or low pile faux fur can also be used.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes, I think an advanced, adventurous beginner with some sewing experience could sew this pattern. The instructions are clear and well illustrated but the bunny does include some small, curved parts to sew and some 3D shaping to the face which I think a complete beginner would struggle with. This minimal bunny’s charm is its handmade nature, so perfection isn’t necessary, making it a good first stuffed animal pattern to try.

“S8625” plush bunny with oversized contrast ears and tummy

Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97

Sizes:
- Small: 9” (23 cm).
- Large: 12” (30.5 cm).
Design: Stuffed plush bunny. Oversized ears. Grown-on legs. Contrast inner ear and tummy. Round bunny tail. Panelled head for shaping. Safety eyes. Embroidered nose.
Fabric: Fleece, minky fleece, and velour are suggested.
Format: Paper pattern with printed instructions.
Suitable for beginners? I think an advanced beginner with some sewing experience could make this pattern. The bunny includes some thin parts which could be difficult for a beginner to sew, particularly in a fur or minky fabric. Some previous sewing experience would be helpful with sewing the smaller and trickier parts.

“Tilda” character & similar bunnies:

“Easter Bunnies” with long thin arms and legs and dress

Download now from Tildas World – FREE

Sizes: Approx. 11.5” (29 cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed cloth bunny. Long arms and legs. Long stand-up ears. Painted eyes. Embroidered nose. Dress patterns are also included.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, linen, fleece, denim, corduroy, or wool types.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think this pattern would better suit an intermediate level sewist with some previous experience. The parts of the bunny are very small and can be difficult to sew, requiring precise sewing and sewing around curves. Some previous sewing experience would be helpful for making this bunny.

“Hare” rabbit toy with long, thin, articulated limbs

Download now from Tildas World – FREE

Sizes: Approx. 20.5” (52 cm) tall.
Design: Stuffed cloth hare. Extra long jointed arms and legs that can be moved and posed. Long stand up ears. Painted eyes. Embroidered nose.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, linen, fleece, denim, corduroy, or wool types.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No. I think that a beginner would struggle with the small parts of this bunny. The arms and legs are very thin and therefore difficult to sew and turn through. The joint / articulation mechanism is quite simple, so it might be a good first pattern to try if you’re already comfortable with making toys.

“Luna Lapin” hand sewn bunny with contrast ears and clothing

Buy now from Amazon – £12.44 (approx. $15.50)

Sizes: 16” (41 cm) tall.
Design: Hand sewn bunny. Thin arms and legs. Stand up ears with contrast insides. Embroidered facial features. Clothing patterns included.
Fabric: Felt is suggested.
Format: Paper pattern. Written and illustrated instructions are provided in the accompanying book.
Suitable for beginners? Yes, I think a confident, adventurous beginner could sew this pattern. The bunny is hand sewn, which is easier for sewing around small curves and with narrow seam allowances. The reviews suggest that the instructions are clear and easy to follow which is helpful for a beginner. Felt is an easy fabric to work with, since it’s stable and doesn’t fray.

Chubby plushie bunnies:

Simple “Chubby bunny” plushie in two sizes

Buy now from Fluffmonger on Etsy – $5.55

Sizes:
- Small: 4” (10cm) tall including ears.
- Large: 9” (23 cm) tall including ears.
Design: Oblong shaped chubby bunny plushie. Small arms and legs. Large ears. Contrast inner ears. Embroidered facial features.
Fabric: Medium weight knit / stretchy fabric like fleece, minky, or sherpa fleece.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes, I think this would be a great sewing pattern for an adventurous beginner to try. The shape of the bunny is very simple with minimal pattern pieces to assemble. Some sewing experience would be an advantage as a complete beginner might struggle with the small ears and limbs. The reviews suggest that the instructions are clear and easy to follow so this should make the sewing process easier.

“M8301” large, chubby, huggable bunny

Buy now from Simplicity – $13.97

Sizes: 15″ wide x 10.5″ tall (38 x 27cm).
Design: Oblong shaped chubby, huggable bunny. Lays on its tummy. Floppy ears. Safety eyes. Embroidered nose. Contrast inner ear. Firmly stuffed.
Fabric: Medium weight woven fabric. For example, Flannel, Fleece, Fur, Long and Short Pile Fleece
Format: Paper pattern with printed instructions.
Suitable for beginners? Yes, the pattern pieces aren’t too small and the shape is quite simple. An adventurous or advanced beginner could tackle this pattern, especially using a stable woven fabric without pile such as flannel.

“Fatty Bunny” plush toy in four sizes

Buy now from ArttonyToys on Etsy – $4

Sizes: 4 sizes, ranging from 5” to 18” (13 to 46 cm) in height.
Design: Egg shaped chubby bunny. Long floppy ears. Contrast tummy and inner ears. Embroidered facial features. Tiny round arms and legs.
Fabric: Fleece fabrics are suggested.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No, I think a complete beginner would struggle to sew this pattern due to the rounded shapes and tiny arms and legs. Fleece fabric can be stretchy and difficult to sew as well. Some past experience sewing toy shapes would be helpful here.

“Betsie” egg shaped cloth bunny with long ears

Buy now from Sew Magazine – FREE

Sizes: Approx. 10” (26 cm) tall including ears.
Design: Oblong / egg shaped cloth bunny. Long stand-up ears with contrast inner ears. Embroidered facial features. No arms or legs.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, linen, fleece, denim, corduroy, or wool types.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Written instructions are included, but there are no illustrations.
Suitable for beginners? I think a complete beginner could struggle with this pattern since there are no pictures or illustrations included with the instructions. However, a confident or advanced beginner could probably manage this pattern since the shape of the bunny is very simple with no limbs to attach. Using a stable cotton fabric will make the bunny an easy sew too.

Seated “Teddy Bunny” with realistic facial features

Buy now from TeddyIris on Etsy – $16.10

Sizes: 10” (25 cm).
Design: Realistic looking seated bunny toy. Stand up ears. Glass safety eyes. Whiskers. Jacket pattern is included.
Fabric: Short pile faux fur would work well for this bunny.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Step-by-step instructions are not included with the pattern, but there are some general directions included.
Suitable for beginners? No. This bunny sewing pattern is very involved and with no instructions it would be a very difficult sew without previous toy-making knowledge. A beginner would struggle with sewing the curved seams accurately and creating the 3D shape of the facial features since these are advanced techniques.

Vintage style “Teddy Bunny” with moveable features

Buy now from Innalevit – $10

Sizes: 6” (16 cm).
Design: Realistic looking standing bunny toy. Moveable head, arms and legs. Stand up ears. Head and paws on a splint mount. Glass safety eyes. Whiskers. Embroidered facial features and claws. Carrot decoration.
Fabric: Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, linen, fleece, denim, corduroy, or wool types.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Seam allowances are not included with the pattern pieces. No instructions are included with the pattern.
Suitable for beginners? No. This bunny sewing pattern is very involved including some vintage toy making techniques such as using a splint and stuffing with sawdust. The fact that there are no instructions included means a beginner would certainly struggle with this project. This pattern would best suit a sewist with extensive toy making knowledge and experience.

Large realistic hare stuffed toy with long legs

Buy now from Pet Portrait – $32

Sizes: 25.5” (70 cm).
Design: Realistic looking hare teddy. Realistic facial features. Glass safety eyes. Long legs. Stand up ears. Optional contrast inner ear. Fluffy tail. Optional contrast foot pads.
Fabric: Medium pile faux fur would suit this bunny.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. No instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? No. This pattern assumes prior toy making knowledge. No instructions are included, making it very difficult for a beginner to sew. The parts to this bunny pattern are curved and shaped which requires precise and accurate sewing. I think this pattern would best suit an intermediate to advanced sewist with some previous toy making experience.

Easter basket bunnies:

Minimal plush bunny family

Buy now from Toys by Polina – CAD $19.80 (approx. $15)

Sizes:
- Large: 6.75” (17 cm).
- Small: 4.75” (12 cm).
Design: Sweet, plush bunny family. Understated and minimal design. Long floppy ears. Flat bottom. Embroidered eyes and nose.
Fabric: Minky, plush or cuddle fleece fabric is suggested.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. A step-by-step illustrated tutorial is included in the download.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. Due to the simple shape of the bunny, I think a confident beginner with some previous sewing experience could make this pattern. The instructions are thorough with photo illustrations throughout. Tips are included for how to sew with plush fabric too, which is extra helpful.

Chocolate Easter bunny silhouettes:

Bunny silhouette stuffed pillow toy with pinked edges

Download now from Andrea’s Notebook – FREE

Sizes: Approx. 8” x 3.5” (20 x 8.5 cm).
Design: Softly stuffed bunny shaped pillows. Flat, silhouette shape. Pinking sheared edges. Bow decoration.
Fabric: Scraps of cotton would be perfect for this project.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. This project would be perfect for a beginner since the shape of the bunny is just a silhouette so it is sewn flat and lightly stuffed. The pinked edges are very simple to create with no sewing and turning involved. Some sewing experience would be helpful for sewing the curved shapes but isn’t essential. Sew slowly to create an accurate shape. A more experienced sewist would be able to sew these up very quickly.

Small seated bunny silhouette toy

Download now from Positively Splendid – FREE

Sizes: 11” (28 cm) tall.
Design: Seated bunny silhouette stuffed toy. Pom pom tail. Bow tie.
Fabric: Matelassé fabric is suggested. Light to medium weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, linen, fleece, denim, corduroy, or wool types would also work.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. The construction of this bunny toy is very simple with no shaping involved. Some accuracy will be required for sewing the curved shape of the bunny’s body but sewing slowly and taking your time here will help. A more advanced sewist would make this bunny very quickly and easily.

Miniature toys:

Felt, finger puppet bunnies with contrast inner ears

Download now from Purl Soho – FREE

Sizes: 5” (13 cm) tall.
Design: Small finger puppet bunnies. Hand sewn. Contrast inner ears. Embroidered facial features. Pom pom tail.
Fabric: Felt fabric is suggested.
Format: PDF digital download in A4 / US letter sizes. Instructions are included.
Suitable for beginners? Yes. This is a simple hand sewing project which would be perfect for a beginner sewist or an older child wanting to learn how to sew. The shape of the bunny is simple and felt is an easy fabric to sew as it doesn’t fray or stretch out of shape. This would be a great introduction to hand sewing small toys and a speedy project for a more advanced sewist.

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This article was written by Sally Gauntlett, and edited by Nisan Aktürk.

Sally Gauntlett (author)
Sally started sewing as a child. In 2008, she started a handmade business selling personalized gifts and homeware. She then became a sewing content creator, sharing her makes on Youtube and Instagram. Read more…