DIY Easy Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial, by LondonCreativeGals on YouTube. 3 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Draw an 18-inch circle on the fabric and cut it out. A dinner plate makes a good template for a smaller pumpkin, and a wide bowl works for a larger one.
Thread a needle with doubled thread and tie a knot at the end. Sew a running stitch about 1/2 inch from the raw edge all the way around the circle.
Pull the thread ends to gather the circle into a bowl shape. Leave the gap open and turn the fabric so the right side faces out.
Fill the pouch with polyester fiberfill. Add small handfuls at a time and push them into the sides so the pumpkin stays round.
Pull the gathering thread tight to close the top. Stitch across the opening a few times to hold it closed, then knot the thread.
Cut a 24-inch length of twine. Tie it around the top center, wrap it down over the pumpkin and back up, and tie it off at the top.
Repeat with 4 to 6 more lengths of twine, spacing them evenly around the pumpkin to create the ribs. Pull each one firmly.
Glue a cinnamon stick or a small fabric-covered twig into the top as the stem. Let the glue dry before moving the pumpkin.
Tips and common mistakes
Use tightly woven cotton so the stuffing does not poke through.
Pull the gathering thread slowly to avoid breaking it.
Do not overstuff the pumpkin or the twine ribs will be hard to pull tight.
Keep fingers away from the hot glue tip and put needles in a pin dish when you stop.
Questions
Can I make this without a sewing machine?
Yes. The pumpkin is hand sewn with a simple running stitch, so a machine is optional.
What size fabric circle should I use?
An 18-inch circle makes a pumpkin about 8 inches wide. Use a 12-inch circle for a small pumpkin or a 24-inch circle for a large one.
How do I keep the twine from slipping?
Tie it firmly at the top and add a small dot of glue where the twine crosses. You can also stitch through the twine at the base.
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