How to sew a Tilda bunny yourself

Tilda hare is a desired specimen that many lovers of unusual interior decorations want to get. Many collect huge collections consisting of various animals, there are even toys in the form of objects that are made in the Tilda style. In addition to avid collectors, many girls also dream of getting such a toy. In order not to buy very expensive dolls, you can make them yourself.

Features of the Tilda toy

Tilda dolls have many distinctive features that are related not only to their appearance, but also to their purpose. Here are some of them:

• The main feature is that Tildas are interior dolls, not play dolls. They are part of the textile design of the room and fit into many modern interior styles.
• The body and head, as well as the other parts, are disproportionate to each other. Usually, the increase in volume starts from the head and goes all the way to the feet, so it is the head that is comparatively small in size in the entire composition.
• It is not necessary that this brand includes dolls in human form - they can also be animals. The most common are the Tilda rabbit, cat, dog.
• Such a soft toy is easy to make - there are no complex body parts with detailed reproduction of shapes. The face is not detailed at all. Usually, 2 dots are put instead of eyes with a marker on textile and that's it.
• The torso and other parts are usually elongated. Such long parts give the product a share of good-naturedness and tenderness.
• The toy in any design looks kind and is always easily perceived by children and adults.
• To disguise the simple principle of the doll's execution as a whole, skillfully sewn doll clothes are used in accordance with fashion trends.

As for specific characters made in this style, the Tilda bunny will have its own unique features. Such "animals" usually have a slightly pointed muzzle, so the head is formed from parts that are sewn together in the front. The Tilda style bunny has long wide ears that go down to the middle of the lower paw of the product. And they are definitely not erect.

An important detail is that even a bunny of this type is dressed like a person - a suit, a beautiful dress and even detailed headwear, glasses. Additional accessories are also made - bags, umbrellas, benches.

How to choose the right fabric for a toy

The hare will be made with your own hands accordingly from the textile that the needlewoman herself will directly choose. And here it is important not to make a mistake, since it depends on how the finished toy will look.

In order not to complicate the sewing, namely working with the material, it is worth choosing the "right" textile right away. The most relevant option for making the Tilda base - the body, as well as the paws and head is cotton fabric.

When choosing, pay special attention to the density of the material. If the cotton threads of the canvas are translucent in the light and you can see a significant distance between them, then this textile option is definitely not suitable for work. Over time, the cotton will begin to crumble, and from the very beginning, the "pattern" of the threads will spoil the appearance of the hare.

Additionally, it is worth deciding on the color of the canvas. Traditionally, beige or "tan" are chosen. Peach, pink or "ivory" are rarely used. In some situations, the desired color can be obtained by dyeing.

Any step-by-step master class on making a hare also involves sewing clothes. It is advisable to use cotton fabrics as a base, but lace, satin, tulle and other materials are used as decoration. Additionally, you need to prepare a lot of accessories for detailing clothes - buttons, snaps, hooks, beads, pendants, locks and zippers.

What else will you need during the work process?

To sew a Tilda rabbit, it is not enough to just choose the “right” textiles, you also need to stock up on other materials and tools:

• filler – synthetic padding or holofiber;
• Whatman paper, pencil, measuring tape for forming the pattern.
• scissors, stationery pencil for working with paper and fabric;
• chalk, safety pins, thread and needle, templates for the first stages of manufacturing work;
• sewing machine for stitching parts and sewing clothes.

It is necessary to prepare the fabric for clothes, since the finished doll should be dressed fashionably and only in high-quality things. Before choosing textiles, it is worth immediately deciding who exactly is being made - a boy or a girl. For dresses and sundresses, it is worth choosing a material with a floral or geometric print, and for a boy bunny, plain fabrics are better suited.

More detailed descriptions indicate that blush and a textile marker will also be useful for creating facial features. Naturally, after sewing the clothes and the base of the doll, you need to wash the parts and iron them well.

Pattern in full size

A do-it-yourself fabric hare cannot be made without a suitable pattern. In order not to complicate the situation with drawing a sketch of the pattern, it is worth immediately choosing a template in full size. Despite the fact that Tildas are considered simple in terms of production, there are some patterns that are considered products with a high level of complexity.

Patterns for beginners of a life-size Tilda bunny doll

In addition, there should be at least an approximate pattern for sewing clothes. Here is one example, according to which you can make the simplest jumpsuit with straps for a boy bunny.

For sewing clothes, you can use simple patterns that are used to sew clothes for small children. It is enough to reduce the parameters of the pattern in accordance with the size of the toy.

Step-by-step master class on sewing Tilda hares

The Tilda bunny can be made according to any presented pattern, but the most popular option is still the standard version of the sketch.

Master class on how to sew a Tilda hare with a detailed description:

1. First, you need to lay out the fabric for sewing the hare's body so that there are no folds or creases.
2. Place the previously prepared paper pattern pieces on the canvas. Trace them with chalk and cut them out.
3. Using safety pins, connect the cut areas that need to be sewn. It is advisable to first baste the sewing areas with a needle and thread.
4. Next, sew each piece on a sewing machine. Turn the pieces inside out. Usually, a simple pencil is used for this, since the pieces are quite narrow.
5. Next comes the assembly, but first all the parts need to be filled with holofiber or synthetic padding. Only then can all the parts be sewn together.
6. Only the ears are not filled - they should remain flat. The ears are a single piece.
7. The next step is assembly - all the parts are sewn together. This is easiest to do with a needle and thread, since visible seams are formed on a sewing machine.
8. Then you need to embroider the nose, draw the eyes and rub the cheeks with blush. You can color each leg with a fabric marker, imitating shoes or paws.

At this stage, "MK hare" can be considered complete. But the most difficult part remains - making and decorating clothes. How to sew the simplest, but stylish clothes for the Tilda bunny:

1. First, you need to prepare a pattern for the product. It is worth using a basic, simple version of the jumpsuit, which will be relevant for both a girl and a boy bunny. The trim plays an important role.
2. After making the patterns, you can start sewing all the components step by step. The overalls' turnouts should be attached to the base of the garment using buttons. It would be a good idea to make a headdress from the same material as the main outfit.
3. If this outfit is intended for a female hare, then guipure, lace, satin ribbons and tulle can be used in the sewing process.

Tilda's outfits are distinguished by their elegant finishing and detailing, but at the same time, sewing such outfits is quite interesting and simple.

The principle of making such an interesting and at the same time simple Tilda bunny doll assumes at least basic sewing skills. With a certain skill, you can create real masterpieces for interior decoration, gifts to friends or children's games.