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Easy Velvet Pumpkins Tutorial

These beautiful velvet pumpkins are easy to make and are perfect for fall. Make them in any size you'd like with our easy-to-follow tutorial.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 pumpkin
Author: Brandy Nelson
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • sewing machine
  • measuring tape
  • scissors
  • long sewing needle
  • hot glue gun/glue
  • small pliers (optional)

Materials

Instructions

  • You can make any size of pumpkin that you'd like by doubling the width measurement. For example, my fabric was 9" wide and 18" long.
    CUTTING GUIDE
    Cut fabric into a rectangle that measures 9" x 18".
  • Fold the velvet in half with the right sides together.
  • Sew along the seam using a ⅜" seam allowance.
  • You should now have a tube of velvet.
  • Thread a long piece of embroidery thread through a needle.
    Stitch a gathering stitch around the bottom opening of the pumpkin.
    Note: To gather, you'll create a wide running stitch along the top of the opening, about ¼" away from the edge. Leave the ends of the string long so that you can pull them to gather the fabric later.
  • Pull the end strings tight to close off the bottom of the pumpkin.
  • Tie the strings in a double knot and trim excess. Save the needle and thread for a later step.
  • Turn the pumpkin right-side out.
  • Fill the pumpkin with stuffing.
  • Grab your needle and thread and stitch a gathering stitch around the top opening of the pumpkin.
  • Pull the end strings tight to close off the top of the pumpkin.
  • Tie strings in a double knot and trim excess.
  • Cut a strand of embroidery thread that is 48" long. Thread it through a long needle and tie a knot at the end.
    Press the pumpkin down to squish it a bit (this makes it easier to insert the needle).
    Poke the needle through the center of the pumpkin and out the back. Pull until the knot hits. Bring the needle around to the top again, insert through the center and out the back again, then pull the thread TIGHT.
    You'll notice that you've created one of the pumpkin grooves on the side of the pumpkin.
  • Continue this process until you have 6 sections (dimples). If you don't use a long enough needle, it can be a little tricky to pull the needle through the stuffing. In this case, a small pair of pliers can help grab the needle.
    NOTE: I highly recommend referring to my step-by-step video for a great visual on how to create the pumpkin sections/shape using the thread.
  • Hot glue a faux pumpkin stem to the top of the pumpkin.

Video

Notes

Suggested cutting guide for small, medium, and large pumpkins:
  • 6" x 12" (small pumpkin)
  • 8" x 16" (medium pumpkin)
  • 10" x 20" (large pumpkin)
If making a larger or smaller pumpkin, adjust the stem size by adding a bit to the width and length.
Small and medium pumpkins are my favorite to make because it's easier to pull the needle through the center. The more stuffing that you have (large pumpkin) the wider the area the needle will have to pull through. Just use a long needle and pliers to make that step easier.
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