Tutorial: Fabric Pumpkins
Tue, Sep 9, 2008
Ok, so I think I’m ready for fall, and in a pumpkin mood…. So here’s today’s tutorial!
Fabric Pumpkins
These ones will last you just as long as the pumpkin pets in the previous post, and are a little more lightweight. 
You’ll need these three PDF’s:
The finished size is about 7″ around (not including the stem.)
You can enlarge the patterns to make different sized pumpkins. I’m working on one about twice as large and will post a separate pattern for that one very shortly. The larger one will also have a fabric stem as opposed to a felted wool stem. (Thanks to my friend Celia for letting me borrow some felt from her stash!!) Leave me a comment if you use it. I’d love to see what everyone creates! Happy crafting!
Updated: I added a new pumpkin stem pattern in a new post. There are two patterns. One is for a more straight stem that involves no blanket stitch, and the other is for a felt one that is a little more straight. Find the new post here.
September 10th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Oh how FABULOUS is your blog??? I love this tutorial! Pumpkins are my favorite and this softie is perfect! I’ll be linking to this project, not to mention adding you so I don’t miss a thing!
September 10th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
I just love your blog. I cannot wait to make this pumpkin. I will be sure to post a pic to my finished product! Hopefully it will not take me too long! Thanks for the pattern.
September 10th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I’ve downloaded the templates. Now I just need to buy some awesome fall fat quarters. I finally made your halloween wall art from last year. I’ll have to post a pic when I get it hung up.
September 10th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
found you through craftzine. LOVE your stuff!
September 10th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
What a wonderful blog thank you so much for the pattern and tutorial on thses wonderful pumpkins!
hugs ginger
September 11th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Thanks for this fantastic pattern and tutorial. I had already downloaded a pattern for a fabric pumpkin, but after I saw this great project, I discarded the other pattern. Thanks again!
September 12th, 2008 at 10:49 am
Nice and easy. One of the hardest things was deciding on what fabric to buy! Here’s my final result. I think I’m going to reduce the pattern and make a small solid pumpkin of each fabric. Thanks again!
September 15th, 2008 at 11:53 am
How totally fun! Here’s another link to another type of pumpkin: http://bloggingwithholly.blogspot.com/2008/08/passionate-about-pumpkins.html
More to add to my TO DO list:)
September 17th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I love this! I’m going to make a bunch of them!
September 19th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
So cute!
September 19th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Thank you everyone for the kind comments! I’m so glad you are enjoying it!! Erin
September 24th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Thanks for the amazing tutorial..
I switched things up a bit.. come check them out..
http://lukeandhailiegirl.blogspot.com/
Love your blog too by the way..
I am adding a link so I can check back often!
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Thanks for posting this, I had fun with the pattern!
http://modernjax.blogspot.com/2008/10/fall-is-here.html
October 15th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Thanks for the great pattern! I made a miniature one (1/4 of the size) for my sister who loves halloween. to see a picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/odette_robert/2944439277/
October 31st, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Loved your pumpkins! My seriously inferior product can be seen here!
Had fun making it though, thanks for sharing xx
October 31st, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Should probably have included address!
http://www.dear-green-place.blogspot.com/2008/10/spooky.html
November 3rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Beautiful tutorial!! So very well put together… Even though Halloween is over, I will totally make some of these in fall colors to have for decoration for Thanksgiving. Again, wonderful work and thanks for sharing!
October 6th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Thank you so much for the great tutorial!
http://littlecardmaker.blogspot.com/2010/10/being-inspired.html