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Fall for Fabric PumpkinsBring the beauty of fall into your home! Cozy fabric pumpkins can be reused year after year to decorate for autumn, and are a stunning way to embroider for the season. SuppliesProject Needs & Notes: To get started, print the PDF of the pattern using the link below. The large size pumpkin pattern has two pieces and will print on two pieces of paper. The small size pumpkin pattern has one piece and will print on one piece of paper. Products Used
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Steps To Complete
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Cut out the pattern pieces. If you are using the large pattern, tape the two pieces together following the instructions on the pattern pieces. |
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For the embroidered pieces, lay the pattern piece on top of the fabric, pin in place, and trace the shape using an air-erase pen. |
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Templates are printouts of embroidery designs, and they are excellent tools for planning where to stitch. |
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Remove the template. |
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Attach the hoop to the machine and load the design. |
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When the design has finished, trim away the excess stabilizer on the backside of the embroidery. |
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Cut out the shape. |
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Repeat this process for a total of 4 embroidered pieces. |
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Assemble the pumpkin. |
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Align a second embroidered piece on top of the open edge of the print fabric, right sides together, and pin in place. |
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Align the right sides of the first and last piece together; pin in place. |
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Turn the fabric right side out and stuff the pumpkin with polyester fiberfill through the top opening. |
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Then, flip the pumpkin over, sew down through the center, and sew a button in place at the bottom of the pumpkin -- pull the thread tight to cinch in place. |
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For the stem, cut a piece of felt to 2" x 8". |
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Turn the fabric right side out and fill the stem with fiberfill. |
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You can create leaves by tracing a leaf or faux leaf onto felt and then cutting out the shapes. |
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Add fabric glue to the backside of the leaves and press them in place around the stem. |
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You can also use a real pumpkin stem to decorate your pumpkin! |
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These stuffed embroidered pumpkins are stunning additions to any fall decorating scheme. |