Fall Fabrics: How to Make a Sweater Pumpkin

Learn how to make a sweater pumpkin by upcycling sweater sleeves into pumpkins. This fall sewing project is cute and easy.

I have a collection of fabric pumpkins that I get out every year. I love them so much and really look forward to it. Pumpkins are cute and happy and work throughout Fall.

– Sweater – Poly-fil – Long hand needle and embroidery floss – Small sticks

MATERIALS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cut the sleeves into “squares” meaning the height is about the same as the width of the sleeve.

If you are using a sewing machine, then sew two rows of basting stitches along the open top edge and the open bottom edge. Sew one row 1/4 inch away from the edge and one row 3/8 inch away from the edge.

INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pull the bobbin threads to gather the fabric as much as possible. Try to close the hole with tight gathering. Tie the thread ends.

If you are using a hand needle and thread, pull the thread through the eye of the needle and tie a thick knot on one end. Sew a large stitch around one opening.

INSTRUCTIONS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Close one side of each pumpkin you are making by gathering and knotting.

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