Crafting a pumpkin-shaped pillow is a delightful way to enhance your fall decor. There’s something charming about lounging on the couch surrounded by a few plush pumpkin pillows that add a cozy vibe to your living space.
These whimsical cushions not only serve as comfy accents but also bring a playful touch to your autumn setup, making it feel warm and inviting.
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While you can certainly toss these adorable stuffed pumpkins onto an armchair or your bed, their versatility allows you to place them almost anywhere in your home to evoke that quintessential fall ambiance.
Imagine them on a console table, adding a pop of seasonal color to a bench, or even welcoming guests on your front porch—just be sure to keep them dry from any unexpected rain showers!
For my pumpkin pillows, I opted for classic hues like rusty orange and a lovely reddish-orange, which perfectly capture the essence of fall.
One of the best perks of DIY projects is the freedom to choose your fabrics, so why not get creative? You could experiment with blue pumpkins, or mix in various shades of white and cream for a more contemporary twist.
The possibilities are endless, and it’s all about making your space feel uniquely yours!
Tell me, what colors would you like to try?
Easy To Sew Pumpkin Pillow
To sew this pillow you will need some simple supplies (see the list below) and the “cactus pillow” pattern. Yes, you read that right, surprising as it sounds, the pumpkin pillow is a hack of my cactus pillow.
I used the same pattern, instead of embroidering thorns on the sides and sewing a flower on top, I just added a stem and leaves.
You can buy the pumpkin pillow pattern in my shop.
If you previously bought the Cactus pillow pattern, just download the stem and leaf pattern.
You can now make two cute pillows out of the same pattern! How cool is that 😉
How to make a DIY pumpkin pillow?
Supplies you will need to sew a pumpkin cushion:
- The pumpkin pillow pattern (which is the same as the cactus pillow pattern)
- 1 yard of fabric
- Matching thread
- Beige felt
- Green felt
- Free pattern of the stem and leaf
- A sewing machine
- A good pair of fabric scissors
- Pins
- Tailor chalk
- One bag of cushion filling
- A needle
Tips:
- You need very little felt for this project, the best is to use scraps. If you don’t have any this assortment may be a good option.
- I used one bag of cushion-filling foam for each pumpkin. If you want your pillow to be cozier I suggest you put some less. It gives you an idea of how much filling foam you will need.
Ready to start sewing your pillow?
Start by sewing the pumpkin body using the same pattern as the Cactus pillow (available in the shop). Follow the Cactus pillow tutorial from Step 1 to Step 23.
I used orange cotton fabric but it will also look very nice to sew stuffed pumpkin using sherpa fabric.
You can also add a touch of fun by sewing the pattern using different fabric prints for a patchwork effect.
The PDF pattern includes the actual pattern pieces for cutting out after printing, a full photo tutorial that shows you how to sew this pattern together, and a detailed video tutorial. All are available as an instant download.
Just place your order and complete the payment. Click the link to download your sewing pattern and tutorial.
Once you have the pumpkin body shape, you can make the stem. Report the stem shape twice on the felt. Cut out the shapes adding a seam allowance of 1/2 inch (1cm).
If you don’t already have it, you can click on the link to download the stem and leaf pattern.
Place both stem shapes on top of each other, pin, and sew. Leave the bottom open.
Turn the stem shape right side out and fill it with cushion filler.
Close the stem bottom with a few hand stitches.
Place the stem on the pumpkin center a sew it with invisible stitches.
Take the leaf template and report it on the green felt fabric.
Cut out the leaves. You can choose to make one, two, or more leaves to your pumpkin.
Make a double fold on the leaf center and stitch it next to the stem. Making the fold gives the leaf a nice volume but it works if you sew it flat too. I just made a few stitches next to the stem to attach the leaf.
I kept the pumpkin as it, but if you want a more spooky look you can cut some eyes and mouth shapes in black felt to make a pumpkin Halloween pillow.
Watch the video tutorial to make a pumpkin shaped pillow
I hope you enjoy this fall craft. Remember to visit the shop for more fun sewing project to try
Have fun sewing and don’t hesitate to share your make, I love to see what you sew with my patterns.
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Amaryllis