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Patchwork Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial (FREE pattern)

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I love this patchwork pumpkin tutorial.  This sewing DIY idea is great for fall decor.

This cute pumpkin goes perfectly with last year’s Scrunched Pumpkin Pattern.  This patchwork pumpkin tutorial is cute soft fun and best of all – if you have little kiddos it’s hard to destroy. I love this patchwork pumpkin tutorial. This sewing DIY idea is great for fall decor. ( it’s been tested by my 2 year old).

Tip:  Some fabric places you can buy minky or cuddle scraps by the pound.  For this project that’s what I did.  I pulled scraps from a bin and saved a ton of cash.

For this project you will need:

You will need:

Fleece Fun’s Patchwork Pumpkin Pattern

1/4 yard fleece, cuddle or minky fabric

Thread

Needle

Scissors

Stick (bark like paper can be found in the floral section of a hobby store)

burlap leaves (floral section of hobby store)

batting/ beans or other filling

Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)

Sewing Machine

This Patchwork fabric pumpkin tutorial is a perfect fall decoration. Easy to following instructions with a free pdf pattern download.

 

Patchwork Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

Step 1 – Cut out pieces, begin to sew

Print up and cut out the pumpkin pattern pieces.

In the pattern example I used 4 different fabrics, a minimum of 3 is suggested.

Cut 6 of each pattern pieces 1, 2, and 3 from different fabrics. You will make a total of 21.  Note that wedge of the pumpkin is not symmetrical – be sure to mark the top with a pin.

Step 2 – Assemble each “wedge”

Layout each wedge, alternating the fabrics in a pleasing manner.

 Then using a half in seam allowance sew pieces 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 to form a wedge.  Continue until you have made all 6 wedges.

Step 3 – Ruche the wedges.

To give the fabric pumpkin that nice ribbed look, we’re going to ruche the sides of each wedge.  Sew a basting stitch along each side of the wedge, then gather.  Repeat on all wedges.

Note:  Be sure to leave a pin at the top of each wedge to you know which is the top (piece 1).

Step 4 – Bring it all together

Pin and sew the wedges together, using a half inch seam allowance. Be sure to pin the tops ( the end marked with a pin) together.  

Pin along the side and sew.  Continue to build the pumpkin all the way around.

When you sew the last wedge to the first wedge, leave a 2 to three inch gap at the top for turning.

Step 5 – Turn  and finish

Turn pumpkin right side out.  

Stuff to desired firmness.  place stem in the top and hand stitch the gap shut and secure the stem. This Patchwork fabric pumpkin tutorial is a perfect fall decoration. Easy to following instructions with a free pdf pattern download.Add leaves if desired.

You’re finished!

Download the Pattern Below:

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading  you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Click the picture of the pattern envelope to download the .pdf !
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  1. Kathy says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    Help! I keep trying to subscribe, but no confirmation email comes to my box! I don’t know if it’s the new Windows 10 or some other problem???

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    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      September 15, 2015 at 9:53 am

      Hmm have checked your spam folder? Sorry for the trouble. If it isn’t in your spam folder email me.

  2. Mamieminette says

    September 20, 2019 at 10:37 am

    so cute! Thanks a lot for this tutorial!

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  3. Sandi Walvoord says

    September 24, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    I cannot find the pattern for the scrunched solid color pumpkin! Help! Samdi

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    • Angel Hickman Peterson says

      September 30, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Sandi – click the picture that says “click here to download” you scrolled right past it to comment. 🙂

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