6 Halloween Projects to Make Today, by Hello Sewing on YouTube. 31 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 31 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Print the free pumpkin pattern at full size and cut two matching shapes from felt or cotton, roughly 12 cm wide.
Lay the two pieces right sides together and pin around the edge, leaving a 3 cm gap at the bottom for turning and stuffing.
Sew around the outline with a 5 mm seam allowance, backstitching at both ends so the gap stays neat.
Clip the curves about every 1 cm, then turn the pumpkin right side out through the gap and push the seams out with a blunt pencil.
Stuff the pumpkin firmly with small pieces of polyester filling, working them into the sides first, then close the gap with a ladder stitch.
Sew a short cinnamon stick or a small felt stem into the top centre with a few hidden stitches, then add a ribbon loop for hanging.
For the trick or treat bag, cut two 30 x 35 cm rectangles, sew them right sides together on three sides, turn the bag out and add two handles.
For the witch hat, cut two cone shapes and a wide brim from felt, sew the cone closed, stitch the brim in place and cover the seam with a ribbon band.
Tips and common mistakes
Stuff with tiny pinches of filling rather than one big lump so the pumpkin stays round and smooth.
Clip the seam allowance curves before turning, or the fabric will pucker and the shape will look lopsided.
Felt does not fray, so you can leave the seam edges raw and skip any finishing stitches.
Keep your fingers clear of the needle and cut away from your body when trimming small pieces.
Questions
Can I make the pumpkin without a sewing machine?
Yes. A simple running stitch by hand works fine for the seams, and a ladder stitch closes the gap neatly. Hand sewing takes longer but gives the same result.
What fabric works best for a hanging pumpkin?
Felt holds its shape well and needs no edge finishing, while quilting cotton gives a softer, more traditional look. Avoid stretchy knits, which distort when stuffed.
How big should the finished pumpkin be?
The size depends on your pattern, but a shape about 12 cm wide gives a palm-sized ornament. Scale the pattern up for a shelf decoration or down for a tree ornament.
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