When looking for an Easter idea, I’m sure you’ve seen bunny silhouette pillows before. Perhaps, you’ve even seen no-sew versions.
But mine is no-sew with a twist! You’ll have to scroll down to see what it is. winkwink
I’m here to share how I made my no-sew bunny pillow with you, along with a downloadable bunny silhouette and directions for making a half pom-pom for the tail.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
Supplies:
An old shirt or any piece of fabric
A pillow
Double-sided fusible webbing
Bunny silhouette template {link to download is below}
Yarn
A piece of cardboard cut into a half moon shape
Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue stick {not pictured}
Ribbon {not pictured}
Hem tape {not pictured}
And here’s what to do:
Directions: 1. Download and print the bunny silhouette template.
Click on the link below. Bunny Silhouette Template
2. After cutting out the silhouette, lay it on your shirt (or fabric) and trace around the edge of the silhouette. Cut the image out.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s directions on the fusible webbing for applying the fabric silhouette to your pillow.
4. Make a half pom-pom. This picture is pretty self explanatory, I think.
5. Follow the manufacturer’s directions on the hem tape to apply ribbon to the pillow.
6. Apply the pom-pom tail with a spot of hot glue.
Done!
Now here’s the twist.
Not only did I repurpose an old shirt in making this pillow, I also am getting double the use out of a holiday pillow!
Because of the evergreen branches on it, this pillow is normally put away after Christmas and winter are over with – taking up valuable storage space in my Christmas bins.
I love to keep special pillows on the bench in my foyer to greet my guests. Here’s how the bench looks through the winter.
And here’s how it looks for Spring and Easter.
How about you – do you have special pillows that you like to use for each holiday?
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
April 13, 2014 at 7:16 PMWhat a cute pillow, Suzy! And I love your “twist!” That’s a great way to save on pillow storage! I’m having so much fun with our no-sew gang! Have a great week!…hugs…Debbie
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
April 13, 2014 at 9:15 PMSuzy, your bunny pillow with the fluffy tail is so sweet! I never thought of looking for fabric from an old piece of clothing. I sure will now! What a brilliant idea! And I love the bunny’s little pom-pom tail!!! Don’t you love being part of this fun creative group?
Atta Girl Amy says
April 13, 2014 at 9:54 PMWell aren’t you a tricky one! Great idea and I love your cute little bunny. I also loved that shirt; I remember you wearing it many times. I can’t believe you cut it up! But I guess that bunny pillow was worth it.
Suzy says
April 14, 2014 at 8:25 AMTrust me, it hurt me in a big way to cut up that shirt! Remember those cabbages? Yeah – got hot glue on the shirt and it wouldn’t come out. 🙁
SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says
April 14, 2014 at 9:58 AMYour pillow is adorable, Suzy. I was just weeding out some shirts that no longer fit and I have one in particular that I hate to give up. I think I’ll pull it back out of the bag- thanks for saving my favorite shirt! 🙂
Suzy @ Worthing Court says
April 14, 2014 at 12:05 PMSo glad to be of service, Sheila! lol Seriously though – I’m glad you like my pillow!
Marty Walden says
April 14, 2014 at 10:25 AMThat is the cutest and so clever to use both sides. Tim would love that since you know how he loves pillows! Ha!
lynn cockrell says
April 14, 2014 at 3:08 PMI enjoyed seeing how you made your bunny pillow and how you are getting the extra mileage out of one pillow. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Suzy says
April 16, 2014 at 8:42 AMGlad you liked it, Lynn! My hubby likes it too – the fewer the pillows around the house the better, in his book. lol
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
April 18, 2014 at 7:31 AMLove your pillow! I also really like that you were able to get two seasons out of one pillow. Very cute!