Two simple ways to make a fabric pumpkin. #autumndecor #falldecor #diyprojects #pumpkindecor, by decor with Barbara on YouTube. 1 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cut your fabric into a rectangle about 20 by 10 inches (50 by 25 cm) for a medium pumpkin. A fat quarter gives you a small one.
Fold the fabric in half with the right sides facing in. Sew or glue the two short ends together to make a tube, then turn it right side out.
Sew a running stitch around the bottom edge with strong thread. Pull it tight and knot it to close the base.
Stuff the tube firmly with polyester filling. Push it into the edges so the shape rounds out evenly.
Gather the top edge the same way, pull the thread tight and knot it. You now have a soft ball shape.
Wrap twine or strong thread from the top to the bottom and back up several times, pulling gently, to create the pumpkin ribs. Tie off at the top.
For a no-sew pumpkin, cut a fabric circle instead, lay stuffing in the middle, pull the edges together and hold them with a rubber band.
Hot glue a cinnamon stick or short twig into the top centre as a stem. Let it set before you move the pumpkin.
Tips and common mistakes
Cotton, linen and burlap hold the ribs better than slippery or stretchy fabric.
Don't overstuff, or the twine will slip off and the pumpkin will look lumpy.
Wrap the twine a little at a time and check the shape before you knot it.
Use a rubber band to mark the segments first, then replace it with twine.
Questions
How much fabric do I need for one pumpkin?
A piece about 20 by 10 inches makes a medium pumpkin. One fat quarter is enough for a small one, and you can get two from half a yard.
Can I make a fabric pumpkin without a sewing machine?
Yes. Sew the seam by hand with a simple running stitch, use fabric glue, or skip the seam completely and tie a stuffed fabric circle with a rubber band.
How do I make a bigger fabric pumpkin?
Add to both measurements. A rectangle of roughly 30 by 15 inches makes a large pumpkin, but you will need more stuffing to fill it out.
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