These reusable sewn fabric eggs are made out of scrap fabric and are my favorite plastic-free easter egg alternative. I love how charming they are and that they can be passed down for generations! You can make them in a variety of sizes and the best part about them is that they store flat. I am using a sewing machine to make them but you can also sew them by hand using a backstitch for a similar look, or use a blanket stitch around the edge if you like a visible decorative stitch. You can even glue the edges together with fabric glue for an easy no-sew option. Download the hand drawn template that I made for the eggs below under the material list!

Materials and Tools:

– fabric
– thread
– sewing machine or needle and thread (if sewing by hand)

Instructions to sew fabric eggs

Step 1: How to cut your fabric

Draw a template for your egg or download the printable template above to use as a guide. The egg consists of three pieces of fabric– one whole egg for the front and a top and bottom half for the back that overlap each other a bit. Print at 100% scale when printing. The egg can be adjusted in size by increasing or decreasing the percent scale. As is, my finished eggs measure roughly 3″ x 3.75″ when sewn with a 1/8″ seam allowance. I use a single layer of scrap fabrics for the eggs. Cut out your fabric using your template.

Step 2: Sew the back pieces and assemble

On the back halves, fold the straight edge of the fabric over along the where the opening will be and press the seams with an iron.

Sew along the edges of both halves. Assemble the front piece and back pieces together, with the right side of the fabric facing inwards. Pin or clip all of the pieces together to secure.

Step 3: How to sew your eggs

Sew along the outside edge using a 1/8″ seam allowance. I like to do a double-stitched seam so that the stitching is secure. Turn your fabric egg right side out, push the edges out and iron flat.

Repeat all steps until you’ve finished all of your fabric eggs. Now it’s time to fill them! Some of my favorite low waste easter egg fillers are bulk candy, stickers, small needle felted handmade gifts and thrifted little trinkets. I love that these are easy to store and that the design of these allows them to be stored flat.

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