How to Make Fabric Pumpkins

Fall is in full swing, but who wants interior fall decorations that are a chore to store until next year? Decorating with pumpkins adds a cozy touch, yet real ones die, and the plastic ones are too large to keep year after year. The solution? Test out our DIY fabric pumpkins! No sew is a big bonus, and just wait until you see what they are made out of. It may come as a surprise as you prepare for the fall season.

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No Sew Fabric Pumpkins

Have you been scouring the internet, wondering how to make a pumpkin out of fabric without sewing? Well, look no further! These are the perfect pumpkin decorations for fall: inexpensive, practical, and easy to store for years to come. Promise! Just follow our how-to guide below.

Items Needed for TP Pumpkins

1/2 yard of fabric (makes two matching pumpkins). The remnants section is perfect for this, and don’t feel like your pumpkin craft has to incorporate fall fabrics.
stick section (6″ is great)
1 foot of green ribbon
roll of toilet paper
scissors
sandwich baggie (optional)

Did you catch the secret ingredient for these fabric-covered pumpkins? Essentially, the ribbon and fabric are the only items you will need to keep until next year, as you can store the toilet paper back in your bathroom. Ingenious!

How to Make Fabric Pumpkins

How to Make Toilet Paper Pumpkins

Lay out your fabric, and place the toilet paper roll in the center.
Take the corners and edges of the fabric, and tuck them into the center of the toilet paper roll.
Place your stick into the baggie (the baggie protects the fabric if the stick is dirty at all), and push it into the middle of the roll with the fabric.
Fluff up your pumpkin – you don’t want your fabric to be tight to the toilet paper roll, as you don’t want your pumpkin craft to look like a roll of toilet paper.
Once you are happy with how your pumpkin looks, tie the ribbon at the base of the stick to simulate leaves.

Voila! You now have your TP pumpkins. No-sew projects are the best, aren’t they? These also work as a quick fix if you’re unsure what to decorate with. We all have toilet paper around the house, so you can skip the baggie and ribbon if needed. Grab a stick and some fabric, and you can make your own in a pinch. Too cute!

Fabric Pumpkin DIY Tutorial

Step-by-Step Video Tutorial on Making Fabric Pumpkins

Other Toilet Paper Pumpkin Ideas

If you have other flexible items, you can also use them to make DIY pumpkins. Check these out for autumn decor inspiration.

Twine Ribbon Pumpkin

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Coordinating Fabric Pumpkin

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Yarn Crocheted Pumpkin

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6 Fabric Pumpkins from Instagram

Seeking additional ways to incorporate a fabric pumpkin into your decor? Take a peek at these autumn IG posts from social media that show off how cute other ways of making no-carve pumpkins from fabric can look. How cute!