How to Make Fabric Pumpkins

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Bring autumn coziness to your home or office when you make your own fabric pumpkins! This easy DIY fall craft has only a few steps and simple measurements. It's perfect for new sewers looking for a quick project to practice their skills. Or, team up with your kids or grandkids for a fun afternoon of crafting. Ready to fall for this cute décor DIY? Let's get started.
Materials List:
  • Fabric of your choice (we used Crypton® Home fabrics)
  • DuraWax™ Heavy Waxed Canvas Cotton Duck 12 oz. Saddle 57" Fabric (#122423)
  • Polyester Fiberfill 15 Denier - Hollow Slick Conjugate (#104467)
  • Thread of your choice
Tools List:
  • Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" (#102400)
  • Professional Stainless Steel 10" Scissors (#123615)
  • Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set (#121669)
  • Assorted Upholstery Hand Sewing Needles Round/Sharp Point (4 pack) (#100099)
  • Sailrite® Self Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat 24" x 36" (#123113)
  • Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) (#311502)
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These stylish pumpkins make for the perfect scrap material sewing projects!

We love this project because it offers the flexibility to customize every aspect of the pumpkins:

  • There are two different methods for making these plush gourds. We’ll show you both so you can pick the one that’s most comfortable for you.
  • There’s no one-size-fits-all measurement for the body of the pumpkin. You have the freedom to make pumpkins in a range of sizes that fit your space.
  • There’s no must-use fabric for this DIY. You’ll get to have fun mixing and matching fabric colors, patterns and textures that complement your unique home aesthetic.
  • You get to decide how much stuffing to use, what to make a stem out of and what color of thread to use.

And believe it or not, there’s even more to like about this festive fall DIY. With a short list of required materials and tools, this project will help you fill your home with gourd-geous décor without breaking the bank. It’s also a fantastic way to clean out your stash of fabric scraps. We used scrap upholstery fabrics and waxed canvas for our pumpkins, but you can use almost any fabric you have on hand. Remember, the details of these ultra-customizable DIY pumpkins are completely up to you!

Watch this short how-to video to learn the two methods for making your own fabric pumpkins. Once you make one, you won’t want to stop until you have a whole crop of chic, squeezable pumpkins filling your home with gourd vibes. Get started on this stylish project now.

How many fabric pumpkins did you make? Share pictures of your plush pumpkins in the comments below and let us know what your favorite part of this DIY was. And don’t stop here! You have free access to hundreds more projects at Sailrite®. From your home to your boat and everything in between, our huge library of DIY projects will inspire you for your next great make.

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