Check out this super cute hand sewn pumpkin craft, it so quick and easy to make! These cuties take just some simple materials and can be made in just minutes, and no special sewing skills needed too. These make a great seasonal activity to teach hand sewing basics, and are great little pop of home decor, party favors and more!
Materials:
- 1 orange piece of scrap fabric 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches
- Fiberfill (if you don’t have this you can use yarn/fabric scraps, cotton balls, etc)
- Orange sewing thread
- Orange embroidery floss
- Sewing needle
- Tapestry/yarn needle
- Glue
- Scissors
- Cinnamon stick (I used a half of a stick for each one pictured)
- Ribbon
Sizing:
- Pumpkin height is 3.5 inches
- Pumpkin circumference is about 8 inches
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Project Notes:
- Try making on in a fall tweed or a variegated yarn too!
- Experiment with different stems and ribbons for a variety of effects!
- Want more fall crafts? Get them here!
Instructions to make an easy Hand Sewn Pumpkin Craft:
- Begin by cutting a piece of fabric 8.5 inches by 5.5 inches.
- Fold in half.
- With the fold on the bottom, seam up the top edge with a running stitch.
- Open up the tube and work a running stitch all along the top edge of one of the ends.
- Cinch closed and sew the opening shut.
- Turn right side out and stuff the inside.
- Seam the top edge of the other end with a running stitch.
- Cinch closed and sew the opening shut.
- With a tapestry/yarn needle and embroidery floss, create “segments” in the pumpkin, going in through the top, around the pumpkin and back into the bottom of the pumpkin. Repeat until you have about 5-6 segments, then fasten off with a strong knot.
- Cut a cinnamon stick in half and glue to center.
- If you like you can tie a small length of ribbon around the stem.
- Let glue dry and it is ready to use!
