Fantastic Free Fabric Firework Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a fabric firework decoration with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is perfect for the 4th of July and summer.

Do you have a favorite part of celebrating July 4th? Do you love decorating for the 4th of July? I love everything about the 4th of July, and I especially love celebrating and decorating.

I’ve always wanted some fake fireworks for decorating, and this year I designed a cute pattern to share with you. These fabric fireworks are so cute and quick to sew! Get the free sewing pattern at the end of the post.

What fabric can I use for this fabric firework?

The best fabric to use is quilting cotton in either solids or small prints. The fireworks are not that big, so you don’t want a large scale print that will overwhelm the size.

It’s also fun to choose fabrics in red, white, and blue.

Do I need to use interfacing?

Yes! It’s very important to use interfacing for these fireworks. If you don’t, the firework will lose it’s shape when you stuff it. It makes it a little tricky to sew the ends, but it’s worth it when it’s completed.

Do you love to sew? Try one of these sewing projects:

• Summer sewing projects
• 4th of July sewing projects
• Beginner sewing projects
• Free PDF sewing patterns

How to Sew a Fabric Firework

Supplies

• Free firework sewing pattern – get it at the end of the post
• Scraps of quilting cotton
• Medium weight fusible interfacing
• Cording or white ribbon that will look like the “fuse”
• Poly-fil or stuffing
• Sewing tools
• Sewing machine

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Instructions

For every firework, cut out one firework piece and two ends from fabric and one firework piece and two ends from fusible interfacing.

Apply the fusible interfacing pieces to the wrong sides of the fabric pieces with an iron.

Cut a piece of cording 3 inches long. Sew the end of the cording onto the center of one end piece. Do this by sewing the end of the cording on, then flip it so it’s covering the stitches and sew again. The double stitching will make it extra strong.

Take the fabric firework piece and match up the notched sides with wrong sides together. Sew the seam with a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Leave a 2 inch hole for turning in the center. Backstitch every time you start and when you stop.

Use your fingers to press the seam open from edge to edge.

Divide each firework end into 4 equal sections. Divide each circle end into 4 equal sections. Match one end to a firework end and match up the sections. Pin them right sides together. Pin in between each section.

Since you are sewing a curved edge to a straight edge, it feels like the circle end is too big for the space but they can be sewn together.

Sew the ends to the firework. Sew slowly and adjust the fabric regularly to keep everything in place. I do this by stopping with my needle in the fabric, lifting the presser foot, adjusting the fabric, putting the presser foot back down and moving forward.

As you can see my stitches, I didn’t not have straight seams and I caught the fabric in a couple of places but it’s not super visible once it’s flipped right side out.

Turn the fabric right side out.

Stuff the firework with stuffing. Fill it so that it’s pretty full and fills out all sections of the firework well.

With a hand needle and thread, sew a ladder stitch to close the hole.

Make all three sizes of fireworks and lots of different fabrics for a fun assortment of fireworks.

Group three together and tie a ribbon around it for a fun grouping. You finished!

Get the Free Sewing Pattern here!

If you make something using this sewing project, I’d love to see! Please share it on social media with the hashtag #heatherhandmade and tag me!