If you’ve been looking for a Easter egg sewing pattern that’s quick, beginner-friendly, and actually useful, you’re going to love this one. These DIY fabric Easter eggs are the kind of project that ticks all the boxes: perfect for using scrap fabric, take under 30 minutes, are reusable, and double as both Easter decorationsand sweet little Easter gifts to sew.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely been guilty of buying Easter bits that look cute for five minutes… and then end up in a random box in the attic (or worse, the bin). That’s why I love sewing my own reusable pieces instead. These fillable fabric Easter eggs are not only adorable, they’re practical too—with a small pocket on the front that’s perfect for tucking in a few chocolate eggs or tiny surprises.
And don’t worry—this is truly beginner-friendly. No complicated steps, no fancy tools, and no huge time commitment. If you’ve got a sewing machine and a small pile of fabrics, you’re already halfway there. This is the kind of project you can squeeze into a quiet half hour (yes, even on a busy week).
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to make your own fillable Easter eggs, step by step, plus you’ll find a free printable template to make cutting your fabric super simple. Whether you want to decorate your home, make something special for your kids, or create a few handmade gifts, this is an easy win.
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How to easily sew fun fillable fabric Easter Eggs (with FREE pattern!)
These are so easy-peasy to make! You could easily knock up a couple in an hour.
And the cool thing is that you can choose how you’d like it to look: one fabric, 2 different fabrics or even in patchwork look! Your finished fabric Easter Egg will truly be one of a kind!
Whether you want to buy a small amount of cute fabric to sew a few, or dig around for some fabric scraps, these Easter Eggs will be a hit!
What you’ll need to sew these Easter Eggs
Sewing machine
Thread
Fabric scissors (pinking shears optional)
Pins or clips
25 cm (10 in.) fabric or less (or scrap fabrics!)
Iron (recommended)
Printable Easter Egg pattern template
Step 01. Prepare the sewing pattern template
Print out the sewing pattern and cut the paper template ready to go!
Step 02. Cut the Easter Egg fabric pieces
For this fillable Easter Egg, you’ll need 3 pieces of fabric: one for the back of the egg, one for the front and one for the pocket.
This sewing pattern already includes a seam allowance of 1 cm (3/8 in.)! No need to calculate any extras!
Use the paper template to cut out 2 pieces of fabric for the front and back.
Mark the height of the dotted line (eg. With pins or a short snip using your scissors) on each side the egg. This will help you place the pocket correctly in Step 04.
Additionally, cut another piece of fabric approximately 14 cm x 22 cm (6 in. x 9 in.).
Step 03. Prepare the pocket for the front of the Easter Egg
Fold the fabric in half, so it forms a rectangle 14 cm across and 11 cm (6 in. x 4 ½ in.) high.
Along the folded edge, top stitch the layers together.
Leave the other 3 raw edges open.
Step 04. Layer all fabric pieces together
Lay the front Easter Egg fabric piece face up, with the narrower end of the egg at the top (like a regular egg 😉).
Lay the pocket piece with the stitched edge across the fabric, so that it aligns with the markings each side of the egg. The pocket will now cover the egg fabric piece slightly more than the bottom half.
Now lay the back Easter Egg piece of fabric face down on top of the other layers, aligning the rounded egg shapes together. The pocket pieces corners will all by sticking out of the egg shape. Not a problem!
Using pins or clips, affix these layers together to hold in place. Be sure to mark an opening (approx. 5 cm / 2 in.) for turning everything out the right way in Step 07!
Step 05. Stitch the Easter Egg fabric pieces together
With your sewing machine using a 1 cm (3/8 in.) seam allowance, stitch the fabric layers together, following the rounded egg shape. You can ignore the sticking-out pocket corners. They’ll be dealt with in a moment!
☝️ Be sure to remember to not sew through the space you marked for turning the project right sides out!
Step 06. Trim the seam allowance and extra fabric.
Use your fabric scissors to trim off the extra fabric of the pocket fabric to form a nice rounded egg shape.
Optional: You could also then cut around the entire Easter Egg using pinking shears to reduce the risk of the fabric fraying. Ultimately all fabric raw edges will be hidden away within the egg and this step is just a bit of an extra.
Step 07. Turn the Easter Egg right sides out
Place your fingers through the opening from Step 05 and pull the fabric outwards so that you can now see the right sides of the back, front and pocket fabrics.
Your fabric Easter Egg is alllllmost done now.
Step 08. Finish your fabulous fabric fillable Easter Egg
For a professional-looking finish, press the Easter Egg with a hot iron. (It’s not absolutely necessary, but having made quite a few of these now, the eggs I ironed do look a lot nicer than the ones I didn’t 😉). Take care to tuck the fabric seam allowance at the opening back inside the egg.
To close that opening and put a final fancy flourish on your reusable Easter Egg, edge stitch around the entire egg.
Voila! You’re done! Now all that’s left to do is fill your Easter Egg with chocolatey treats and gift to someone!
Bonus design tips to use more than one fabric for these Easter Eggs
Who said you should only use one type of fabric?!? Not me! Try these variations!
How to sew a fillable Easter Egg using 2 fabrics
All of the above steps remain the same except for Step 02, when you need to decide which fabric you want for the back or front or pocket.
I made an Easter Egg using 2 fabrics: one fabric for the back and pocket, and a different fabric for the front.
Sew an Easter Egg in patchwork-look
Again, all of the steps above in the basic sewing instructions remain exactly the same.
The big difference is, instead of having already made fabric, you can create your own piece by using multiple strips of fabrics sewn together.
Yes, it takes a little longer. But nobody else will have anything like it! 😍
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And just like that—you’ve got the cutest little fabric Easter eggs ready to show off (or gift… if you can bear to part with them 😉). This is one of those projects that proves sewing doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to feel really satisfying. Once you’ve made one, it’s hard to stop—especially when you start mixing fabrics and trying different looks.
If you give these a go, don’t forget to pin this tutorial so you can come back to it anytime, and grab your free template if you haven’t already. Happy sewing… and enjoy filling your eggs with something sweet! 🐣
