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A Pumpkin Pincushion Pattern that’s Pumpkin Spice & Everything “Sew” Nice

With our free pumpkin pincushion sewing pattern, you can learn how to sew a pumpkin pincushion, the perfect companion for Fall sewing projects.

pumpkin pinucushion on table with sewing notions and candle

It has suddenly started to feel very autumnal here in the UK so it seemed like the perfect time for a pumpkin pin cushionโ€ฆor should that be “pumpk-pin” cushion?!

pumpkin pinucushion on table with sewing notions and candle

This pin cushion is a cute size that fits into the palm of your hand, but if youโ€™d like it larger, you can start with a bigger fabric circle.

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If youโ€™re not in the mood for a pin cushion, this make would also be the perfect addition to autumnal-themed decorations around the house.

pumpkin pinucushion on table with sewing notions and candle

Pumpkin Pincushion Sewing Pattern

Amy Ball
With our free pumpkin pincushion sewing pattern, you can learn how to sew a pumpkin pincushion, the perfect companion for for Fall sewing projects.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

supplies

  • 1 Fat Eighth Main Fabric
  • 1 piece White Felt small scrap this can be any color of felt as it is used for the base
  • 1 piece Brown Felt small scrap
  • 1 package Stuffing
  • 1 skein Orange embroidery or hand quilting weight thread
  • 1 skein Brown or black embroidery or hand quilting weight thread

Instructions
 

Cutting:

  • From the Main Fabric, cut 7โ€ diameter circle (1).
  • From White Felt, cut 1ยฝโ€ diameter circle (1).
  • From Brown Felt cut 1โ€ x 2โ€ (1).

Construction:

  • Take the Main Fabric circle and mark three lines on the right side of the fabric, splitting the circle into six even sections.
    The easiest way to do this is to start with a vertical line down the center of the circle, then use the 60ยฐ guideline on a quilting ruler to add the other two lines. These lines will be covered with thread later on, but it's best to choose a fabric pen that will fade so you canโ€™t see them once the pin cushion is finished.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Using the orange embroidery thread (or hand-quilting weight thread), add hand-sewn lines of running stitch to fill the space between the guidelines you draw in step 1.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • I added two lines in each section; you can add as many as you like. Donโ€™t sew anything over the guidelines!
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Now, take the Main Fabric circle with the wrong side facing you. Using a long piece of thread, secure the thread with a couple of hand-sewn stitches and then sew a running stitch around the circleโ€™s edge (about ยผโ€ from the raw edge).
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Once you’ve reached about halfway around the fabric circle, start gathering the edge by gently pulling the thread and scrunching the fabric.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Continue the running stitch until you get back to where you started.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Gather the fabric again, but leave enough space to add the stuffing.
  • Stuff the circle with stuffing. The amount of stuffing is up to you, but Iโ€™d recommend filling it out so you end up with a nice, puffy pin cushion.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Once the pin cushion is as full as you want it, gather the fabric more tightly (be careful not to snap the thread!) so that the fabric covers most of the stuffing.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Leave it so there is a little stuffing still visible in the center. Sew a few stitches to secure all the gathers.

Finishing:

  • Take a length of black embroidery thread and sew it through the center of the pin cushion.
    Guide your needle up through the stuffing in the base and come out through the Main Fabric where the drawn guidelines cross in the center.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Pull the thread so you have a roughly even amount coming out of their base and out of the top.
  • Turn the pincushion over, guide the thread over the drawn guidelines, pull the thread very tightly (to create a puffy shape in the pin cushion), and tie it with a knot at the base.
    Repeat this to cover all six of the guidelines that have been drawn.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Turn the pincushion back over again, and it should now look pumpkin-shaped.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin
  • Roll the brown felt rectangle up to create a 1โ€ tall stalk. Add a couple of stitches at one end to hold the roll in place.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin with brown felt stem
  • Hand-sew the stalk into the dip in the center of the pumpkin.
  • Hand-sew the White Felt circle to the base of the pin cushion, covering the raw edges of the fabric and the black embroidery thread knots.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin with felt circle on base
  • To finish, spread out and roll over the top edge of the stalk.
    orange circle of fabric on white table, during construction process to turn it into a pumpkin; completed image
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About the Author

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Amy lives in the north of England with her husband and son. When sheโ€™s not sewing and quilting, Amy can usually be found baking or reading. You can find her on Instagram @amyatthegate

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