Sorry for the overload of DIY fall crafts lately, but I have been on such a crafting kick. I just can't stop!
And these past two weeks, I have been on fire getting some crafts done. I made a little mummy, a fall burlap wreath (that can be switched out for other holidays!), and some fabric/burlap pumpkins.
There are so many beautiful pictures of these pumpkins on Pinterest, but this one is my favorite.
Here are the materials I used to make my fabric pumpkins:
Fabric or Burlap (any color or texture)
Fabric scissors
Sharpie or pen
Anything circular for a stencil (or see instructions below for a larger circle)
Yarn sewing needle
Thick thread
Any kind of stuffing or filling material (old grocery sacks, polyester fiber fill, old pillow, etc.)
Hot glue gun and glue stick
Jute or burlap (for the stem)
Ribbon, buttons, lace, etc. (for the embellishments)
Yarn (for the ridges of the pumpkin)
1. To make the fabric pumpkins, I followed Alice's directions laid out here.
2. On my little pumpkin, I wanted to add ridges. So I placed the pumpkin (top and center) on the center of a long piece of yarn.
I brought the strings up to the center and bottom of the pumpkin and pulled them tight (just enough for the yarn to indent the fabric).
Then, I twisted the yarn and went around the pumpkin again, making sure not to overlap where the yarn already was.
When the yarn met again (at the top and center of the pumpkin this time), I again pulled it tight, twisted the yarn, and then went around again. I did this four times total so that I would end on the top of the pumpkin.
When I was finished, I tied the yarn together and trimmed the excess. Sorry I don't have any pictures!
3. Instead of using a stick for the stem, I used burlap and jute. For the burlap stems, I used scrap burlap (any size or shape) and rolled it up unevenly, securing it at the bottom with a dot of hot glue.
For the jute stems, I took a scrap piece of burlap, rolled it up, and then wrapped jute around it. I also secured this at the bottom with hot glue. With both stems, I hot glued them to the top of the fabric pumpkin.
4. Now, for my favorite part - the "accessory" piece! There are endless creative possibilities - that's why I love this part so much. When I was done making the embellishment, I hot glued it near the stem.
I think they turned out so cute! And they really were very easy to make too.
I loved creating my own unique little fabric pumpkins to add to our fall decor collection. I just love decorating for fall! So do you love decorating for fall too? Have you done any DIY fall decor projects? Please share!
Very cute! :) I love how you used fabric or burlap for everything, even the stems! Great job!
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Thank you so much! I just can't waste anything so I had to use up the little scraps of burlap...they are the perfect stems! Thanks so much for stopping by! -Jess
DeleteThese pumpkins are adorable! How clever too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!!!! And thank you for visiting our blog! -Jess
DeleteOh I love these! I might have to make some myself- so cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I would love to see how yours turn out! Please share them when you're done! Have fun making them!!! -Jess
DeleteSuch little cuties! I love fabric pumpkins. Thanks for sharing at Think & Make Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThank you and thanks so much for hosting too! -Jess
DeleteJust shared these on my facebook page! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
www.allkindsofthingsblog.com
Thank you so much!!!!!! I just love how they turned out - thank you for sharing them and for hosting the fall link up!!! -Jess
DeleteThese are all so cute! I really love the burlap ones and even the burlap stems. And that fabric with the gold chevron - love it!
ReplyDeleteThat gold chevron fabric was an awesome find from Hobby Lobby. I originally got it to make some wall art for my little girl's bedroom, but I used the leftovers for this pumpkin. I think it might be my favorite one. ;) And I just can't waste anything so I had to use up the little scraps of burlap...the perfect stems! Thanks so much for stopping by! -Jess
Deletewow!!! you are seriously talented!!! Love burlap for the fall!
ReplyDeleteXO Sarita it's my girls' world
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the compliment! Have a wonderful weekend! -Jess
DeleteLove those pumpkins!! You are on a crafting kick!
ReplyDeleteI know! I just can't stop! Now, I need to actually decorate the house with them. Haha :) Thanks so much for hosting the link up! -Jess
DeleteThese are great - love the fabrics you picked! And I always like a "no sewing skills required" project... Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I originally got the fabric for a wall art project for my daughter's bedroom. But the scraps worked perfectly for these pumpkins! Thanks so much for hosting the link up! Have a great weekend! -Jess
DeleteThank you so much! And thank you for the invite! I linked up all of our fall decor posts! Have a wonderful fall season! -Jess
ReplyDeleteThese are SO adorable! What a fun craft and they look like something I would buy in the store!! You have skills!! Have a happy weekend! xo
ReplyDeleteWow, thank you! What a compliment! You made my day! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! -Jess
DeletePerfectly pleasing pumpkins! I love the tips about using burlap or jute for the stems. Thank you for sharing this project at Make It Monday.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I can never throw anything away (leaning slightly towards hoarding when it comes to crafting ;) so using scraps was the perfect fit! Thanks for hosting and have a beautiful weekend! -Jess
DeleteThese pumpkins are just lovely! I really like the burlap/jute stems. Great job! I'm stopping by from the linky party at Lou Lou Girls...great seeing you there!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I thought the stems turned out pretty cute! Thanks for stopping by from the link up! Happy Halloween! -Jess
DeleteAwesome! Love all your sweet pumpkins! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful Fall!
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Thank you so much for the compliment! Have a Happy Halloween! -Jess
DeleteThank you so much for linking up with Big Autumn Bash ! :)
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