Fabric & SewingNo. 9622 · The 2026 edition
How to Make Pumpkin Pillows for Halloween
Transform your living space into a festive autumn retreat with this easy DIY project! Learn how to craft a charming pumpkin pillow using simple supplies like fabric, yarn, and felt.
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This guide walks you through creating a decorative pumpkin pillow perfect for Halloween decor. You will measure and cut a fabric circle, gather and stuff it, then use felt and hot glue to add classic pumpkin details like sections and a stem.
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Directions
- Wrap the yarn around the pen and secure it with a knot to create a makeshift compass.
- Lay your fabric flat and fold it in half. Use the pen to draw a half-circle shape along the folded edge.
- Carefully cut along the drawn line to shape the fabric.
- Thread the yarn needle and sew a running stitch around the entire edge of the fabric circle.
- Pull the yarn tight to gather the fabric into a pouch shape.
- Stuff the pouch generously with fiberfill until it reaches your desired plumpness.
- Use the hot glue gun to attach the 3-by-8-inch felt piece in a cross pattern on the front of the pillow to create pumpkin sections.
- Cut a small circle from the remaining fabric and glue it to the bottom to cover the opening.
- Shape the remaining felt into a curved stem and glue it to the top center of the pillow.
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