Get ready for Halloween with Ouissi Gresty's adorable fabric pumpkin pattern. DIY fabric pumpkins are a great alternative to the real thing as no messy carving is required! Plus they're super sustainable as you can make them from leftover fabric (we love stash buster projects) and bring them out every autumn.
You can make your fabric pumpkins from whatever material you like so if you fancy a traditional pumpkin choose a lightweight orange material or go all out and pick velvet. DIY velvet pumpkins are super on-trend and you can keep them in your home all autumn long.
Whether you pop your pumpkins on your table, on your porch, or on your windowsill, they make great budget DIY Halloween decorations, especially when coupled with our DIY Halloween banner or our Halloween garland!
Another reason we love these DIY fabric pumpkins is they can stay in your home throughout the season. You could even use your fabric pumpkins as pincushions, as a bed for furry friends, or simply as homemade fall decor.
No matter what you use your pumpkins for, make sure you tag us in a finished photo of your creations over on Instagram. But now it's over to Ouissi Gresty so she can show you how to make your DIY fabric pumpkins. Ouissi is a whiz with a needle and thread. Best known for stitching delicious sculptures of popular treats from felt, she shares her tricks for making plushie pumpkins.
You will need:
• Your choice of fabric or felt
• Soft toy stuffing
• Wool or embroidery thread to match or contrast with your fabric
• Bias tape, ribbon or a strip of felt
If you're new to the world of sewing don't worry. We have a complete sewing for beginners guide here on Gathered to help you.
If you want to make your fabric pumpkins using a sewing machine we've also got you! Head to our how to use a sewing machine tutorial to get started and take a look at our best sewing machines for beginners guide too.
