This all came about because of a large multi-colored stack of stripey tees I have had taking up space in my workshop for months. The t-shirts were all thrifted and reclaimed and salvaged from our own outgrown boxes of clothing, of course. When I started collecting them, I admit, I had no idea what I intended to do with them. But those colorful stripey tees kept calling my name every ime I went to the thrift store...even Mr Beeper commented when folding a freshly washed pile how lovely they were to look at. Yep.
And so here we are, a little Mooshy Belly Bunny tutorial and pattern download for you so you can cut into some of your own discarded stripey tees and get something simple and sweet back from it.
And this is an easy plushie to make--you can turn this out in about 1 hour. For real ( I made three, I would know). So, for those of you who have left comments stating that you do sew but want to sew more, and more specifically, want to sew plushies but are a little intimidated to try--well, this tutorial is dedicated to you. Yes, you. And you know who you are. Anyone can make this little guy, and even with a screw up or two, it will still look sweet and be mooshy and stuff.
And need I also point out that this is the prefect last-minute bunny to make for someone's easter basket? You could easily do it tonight.
So, go root through your boxes of discarded clothes, dig through the bowels of your kids'closets, find some stripey tees and go to it. Because I know you can make this one. And I know the results will be just fine. Just relax, drink a glass of wine (or two) if you have to, and try to enjoy this. It's just a little bunny. Easy peasy, people.
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This is just too cute. I've already made a rabbit for my daughter for Easter but I think she might be getting another one. Thanks for the tutorial :)
Thank you!!! it's a funny bunny!!
its gorgeous - think I'm going to try this one!
I unfortunately can't open the tutorial :-(
How adorable! I think I'm going to pull out my own striped shirts and get to work right now!
Love it, but I can't open the link!!
these guys are reeeeeeally sweet looking. thanks for sharing a free tutorial, its lovely of you :)
Regarding the link--I was having some problems with Google Groups last night--but the link is not broken--I just opened it. Try back if you cannot open it right now--something is going on with Google Groups that is making it temperamental right now.
And thank you for all the lovely comments.
I love this! I have been trying to make a bunny that would be small enough and fun enough for my 7 month old! Love this idea - now I just have to wait for the link to be available - apparently Google is having trouble and I haven't been able to view it all day!!! AHHHH! :)
Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [31 Mar 02:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria
Too cute! You have such great ideas. I will have to make a few.
Link trouble like the rest :(. Super cute! Love the idea of recycling tired tees!
Thank you! I think this will be a great way to reuse cute baby clothes.
Cna anyone tell me if they have been succsseful at all in accessing the pdf download? Just either email me and let me know or leave a comment here...just curious. Like I said, I have been able to acceess it today, but last night it was not working...damn Google.
Thank you so much for this, I managed to access the PDF yesterday but only after many attempts.
Thank you for the tutorial! I will be trying this one for sure! I love it!
Очень мило и красиво!!!! Прелесть!!))
thank you for the tutorial... that bunny is cute and nice!
I like all kinds of recycled crafts.
This bunny is so sweet, thanks for sharing. I am going to share it with my friend at my blog with your link.
This is so cute! I love it! This would be well loved at my house!
I will have to download. Because I am not an intrepid crafter or sewer these days. What will pain is cutting up stripey shirts. I Heart Stripey Shirts.
I heart stripey shirts too--that is why I have the stack of them in the first place. Also, Carrie, I made one of these bunnies for Matilda and will be delivering it to your home tomorrow...but this might be a good first project for Matilda to try to make with you, given her interest in sewing.
wow. now that is cute!
Thank you for this adorable patter. I made one for my little boy, and one for another friend's little boy. Your blog is always so useful!
thank you for your tutorial;I made one yesterday ..hoping to see one of my 7 grandchildren soon.The only problem was because i was too lazy to change my machine needle...after that it was easy.Y.S
I am so happy to know some of you made the little bunny...I made a few extra of my own the past few days. They all went into little easter baskets for the kiddies in our lives, along with some homemade candy...also, for those of you who made a bunny, I hope you will take a photo and share in my Flickr project group. Find it in the sidebar...
Thks, I can open it now, going to try this weekend!
thanks for the tutorial, he's so sweet.
Awwww, so cute - just love it! You're in our link luv roundup today, come by for a peek! http://bit.ly/cQKk4F
So, so cute!!
So adorable! I love it!
Ohhhhhh, he's so cute!!! I linked to your pattern over at Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/free-pattern-recycled-mooshy-belly-bunny/2010/04/07/
--Anne
Um, this is darling. Way way darling.
This is so nice! I had to make it myself and blogged about it here, linking to you. I hope that's ok! :)
Thank you for taking the time to do the tutorial.
Silly me! I didn't put the link! It's http://lizzydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/mooshy-belly-bunny-from-chez-beeper.html
My son and I made one last weekend, but he insisted on turning it into a cat! I still hope to try the bunnies, too.
http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2010/04/28/my-apprentice/
This mooshy bunny is too sweet! I made one yesterday for a friend I will see at the weekend - she's just had a baby and it seemed the perfect gift. One question on the darling little pom pom tail though - my husband immediately showed concern that it was not baby-safe. I'm wondering if I should take it back off again? I think at 5 weeks, it's safe enough, but when baby gets to the oral phase where he puts everything in his mouth...would the tail be a choking hazard?
Thanks for the fabulously adorable tutorial!!
I can't WAIT to try this out. I am going to a baby shower next weekend and guess what the baby girl is getting? Thanks!
When it's done I will post to my blog with a link to your fab tutorial! http://www.aprilscraftnest.blogspot.com/
here is the link to my blog post about your adorable mooshy belly bunny. http://aprilscraftnest.blogspot.com/2010/05/shower-gifts.html
thanks again!
All the mooshy belly bunnies you guy have been making--why, they are proliferating like, well, rabbits.
zauber-a--I would have to agree with your husband on the tail for a baby. My son was such a gnawer as a babe and could have chewed almost anything off or apart so I always think it is best to be safe...
Just found this through some blog linkage -- it is ADORABLE! I've saved the tutorial already for next Easter.
Thanks for sharing!
Hooray! I love love love this. (How did I not find it earlier?)
Thanks for sharing! My friend is due in December, and this will be a perfect little gift for her newborn. (And I love projects that use recycled items!)
I just made one from a favourite tshirt. I love that the pom pom tail allows him to stand upright!
I whipped up one of these a few weeks ago and posted it on my blog!
http://destashbabycache.blogspot.com/2010/12/simple-bunny.html
Thanks for the tut! The bunny was very easy to make :)
You can see my bunny here: http://whiterabbittreasures.blogspot.com/2011/02/some-crafting-done.html
I don't sew, but I have to make a bunch of little softies for the safe birthing kits our community is putting together to send to Haiti. Egads! So, I'm going to attempt these this weekend. If all goes well a bunch of these will end up in Haiti. :)
Thanks for this tutorial..I have had you bookmarked for a while and thought it was the perfect thing for my one year niece.
Finally made these squishy loves! Thank you so much for the tutorial!! http://richandchristen.blogspot.com/
These are so addictive!
http://arslongavitabrevisblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/vacation-time.html
I just made this sweet bunny yesterday! Check it out here: http://www.thimblythings.com/2011/07/13/bunny-for-baby/
Adore this bunny! Taking this project on tomorrow since my husband will be out of town for the weekend! Too cute!
Love your newest follower, Lindsay
These are so gosh darn cute!
Oh, this is very adorable!! I have a polka dotted tee that I have wondered what to do with it... and now I know. Yay.
Esther.
Thanks for the awesome tutorial! Finished my bunny!
blogged about here:
http://allthisforthem.blogspot.com/2011/10/mooshy-bunny-isnt-he-cute.html
only furbabies here so i think ill shorten the ears and stuff them with catnip for my 3 cats :)
This is adorable!!! Thank you.
Thanks so much for the pattern! I am going to use some leftover Minky fabric...it'll be so soft and squishy I might keep it for myself. heh heh
Que lindos!
Amei!
Grata por compartilhar.
Beijos e fique com Deus
Lindos!
Amei!
Grata por compartilhar.
Beijos e fique com Deus.
Love this!! I just made one for a baby shower gift "from" my daughter - I used a pair of her old pants. I had a little trouble sewing the curves (I'm a sewing machine rookie, really), but you're right, the imperfections make him all the cuter!!
Thank you for sharing.
http://inmommyland.blogspot.com/2012/01/bunny-cuteness.html - Thanks for the tutorial! That was fun!
Hello!
Such a lovely bunny :-) I'm looking forward to make one. Since I'm not a sewer, what are the notches between the head and the arms for? Thank you.
The notches stop it from bunching and gathering in these areas when you turn it right side out--it allows the seam to lay smoother.
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Très très joli ton petit lapin!...
Merci pour les explications...
Kiss from France
Thanks for the pattern! I just love it. I'm curious if I can make one within the hour...
Thanks a lot for the tutorial!
Your rabbit is wonderful!
I've already made 3 rabbits for 3 little kids. I've had only congratulations.
If you want to see my rabbits go there :
http://couture-et-autres.blogspot.com/2011/11/lapin-raye.html
Emilie
Wow this is really cute and it looks so easy to make. I'm thinking of making one for a friend who just had a baby but I am a bit worried that the string around the bunnies neck might not be save for a newborn. I'm thinking it might come off and the baby could swallow it or get entangled in it. What do you think?
I am pretty sensitive to what coulée conceivably be pulled off by a baby--especially since when my boy was a baby he chewed and pulled ferociously on everything he could reach--but I really think you are safe with these--for one, the string is pretty much completely obscured by the bunny's head and body so it is not noticeable and not especially esy to get to, but you can also tie the string around the neck in a couple of loops, using knots with each new loop, making it practically impossible to come loose. Once cinched the string will be too small to slip over the bunny's head. So, I would not worry about the string.
Just made one of these bunnies. Its turned out fab! Think I may have to make another!
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