Here is a sewing tutorial and pattern for these sweet bunny drawstring backpacks I made for my nephews. It is just a simple drawstring backpack, but the bunny ears and tail turn it into the cutest little Easter backpack!

These bunny drawstring backpacks are a perfect gift bag for Easter goodies. Fill it with Easter treats, books, and gifts for the perfect Easter Gift for the littles in your life.

This bunny drawstring backpack is also a great beginner sewing project for kids. It can be adjusted to their skill level, so even the youngest can help make them! For younger kids, you can let them sit on your lap while you sew (I let my youngest press the foot peddle and help guide the fabric). Kids can also make the pom pom; wrapping the yarn is easy for all skill levels.

Materials Needed:

• 2 x 14 inch by 16 inch rectangles of main fabric (I used white canvas *see note below))
• 4 x ear pieces ( 2 lining and 2 main fabric ) SEE PATTERN DOWNLOAD AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST
• 2 x 3 inch by 3 inch square in main fabric for drawstring loops
• yarn to make pom pom or ready made pom pom
• rope or cord for drawstring

NOTE: I used cotton canvas fabric to make these. My favourite canvas fabric is painters drop cloths! I buy the cotton canvas drop cloths like this one from Amazon and bleach them. You end up with lots of great white canvas material perfect for sewing! You can also opt to use them as is for a natural cotton canvas colour. Here is a great tutorial on bleaching drop cloth from Artful Homemaking.

SEWING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut out all of your fabric pieces.

2. Sew the ear pieces right sides together. Turn right side out and top stitch leaving the bottom unsewn. Fold the sides towards the centre, pin in place and than baste in place.

3. Fold top of bag over twice leaving room for your drawstring cord to fit through. Pin ears in place and stitch along bottom of the fold. This will be the front piece of your backpack.

4. Take your back fabric piece and fold over twice and stitch along bottom of fold to create drawstring casing. Sew on the pom pom tail.

5. Now you will sew the drawstring loops. Fold 3 x 3 inch squares in half and sew. Turn right side out. Pin in place at bottom sides of bag.

6. Put back of bag and front of back right sides together and sew sides and bottom of bag together. Turn right way out.

7. Insert your drawstring cord through one loop and up through the drawstring and down through the other loop. Repeat in other direction going through other side of drawstring casing at the top. Tie knots in the ends of your drawstring.

DIY Pom Pom

Making your own pom poms is easy! Here is a link to a great video tutorial by Sheep & Stitch

Use whatever yarn you have at home and you can wrap the yarn around cardboard, or whatever you find at home that works. I wrapped chunky weight yarn around a potato masher to make mine!

Bunny Ear Pattern

Bunny Drawstring Backpack — FAQ

If you make a bunny backpack I would love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @handmadejoydesigns #handmadejoyblog

New Easter Pattern!

What kind of sewing machine do I use?

I often get asked what kind of sewing machine to buy by those just getting started sewing. I absolutely love my current Singer machine! I have had fancier quilting machines, but my Singer Heavy Duty machine is my favourite. It is easy to use, affordable and sews great on all fabrics. I love that it is Heavy Duty, as it can sew through thicker materials easily. I find this really helpful for sewing with canvas and jean fabrics.

Check out my other Sewing tutorials:

• Hocus Pocus Dolls
• Among Us Plushie Pattern and Tutorial
• Candy Wrapper Zippered Pouch Tutorial
• DIY mask pouch sewing tutorial

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