It was pretty darn easy and was absolutely cheap to do.
1. Gather your materials. I used floral pins, but you could use regular straight pins or beaded floral pins too. Grab some twine or rope to cover the stem, and cut the fabric into three strips. I’m not going to give you measurements… just eyeball it.
2. I needed 3 pieces to cover the pumpkin. Make sure they are long enough to cover the bottom of your pumpkin and then some. You can always trim it up later.
3. Sort of pleat the fabric around the stem of the pumpkin. You should be able to push the pin right through the pumpkin.
4. Take the next piece of fabric and slightly fold over the edge so that you have a finished looking edge. Secure it on the next third of the pumpkin, making sure it overlaps the first piece of fabric just a little.
5. Kindly ignore the messy nail polish and the fact that I’m way over-due for a manicure. Fire up your glue gun.
6. Play with the fabric a little, pulling it down to the bottom of the pumpkin and make little pleats there. You want the fabric to be pulled tight down the sides, and not loose or puffy anywhere. When you figure out where you want it, go ahead and glue into place. Trim fabric after each section is glued down.
7. Carefully glue your twine in a circular fashion, so that the floral pins are covered and the stem is covered.
That’s it. Cheap and easy.
My boxes of fall decor are still in the garage. This will get a permanent place once I unpack everything else. For now, it’s just going to hang out here alone.
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
Cute, Vivian! You could make quite a basketful with just the one shirt :).
Shawn says
That is super cute! I may cover my Halloween pumpkins in fall fabric and undress them for Halloween…but that may be too much work this lazy lady!
Thanks for the shout-out, I’m linking you up!
Connie says
I could totally do that!!
Joni Nickrent says
Cute idea…love the Dollar Tree! POP ART MINIS
Richella says
That’s wonderful. I have a pumpkin collection (I just realized how cheesy that sounds) that started 26 years ago. After all these years, I don’t think I’ve ever made my own pumpkin. You’ve inspired me!
Stacey says
Cute! Think I will try this.
Nadine Hightower says
That is so creative!
Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says
Such a cute idea!
Impulsive Addict says
It turned out soooo cute!! I love that plaid lil pumpkin! My favorite part is how you wrapped the top so nice and neat!
Where will you place it? And I need to see your fall fireplace decorations!
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
Love this Viv!! It’s so sweet!! The plaid is perfect!
Xazmin says
Love, love, LOVE! So cute! I’m headed to the thrift store tomorrow – I’ll keep my eyes open for a fun flannel shirt that is just asking to be re-purposed!
Lori E says
Can I use any of my husband’s flannel shirts or just the ones he no longer wears?
Emmy says
That is cute!! I haven’t had a chance to make it to our thrift stores here yet- but it is on my calendar for this weekend. I have some beyond ugly pillows that need to be recovered and I am going to try making a sweater cover, we’ll see how it goes
Jingle says
That is super fun!
Myya says
I love this, like SUPER LOVE it! My favorite part is the stem.
Babs says
So cute. They’d be darling in a big basket or bowl. I love anything plaid/tartan.
Babs
Artsy VaVa says
Hopping over from Savvy Southern Style. I love your flannel covered pumpkin! The project I linked up was a Dollar Store pumpkin that I transformed too! I pinned this!!!
Bella Vista Cottage says
This is a fabulous idea…thanks! I have to do this. Yes!
Barb
Jo's This and That says
So cute!
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
This is so darn cute! I have a dough bowl, and some of these would look great in it. Thanks for sharing the idea!
refresh reStyle says
Love it Viv! Cool idea!
Debbie
Lisa says
Very smart!
Lynn says
I want you to know that I am a strange and bizarre person. I have even been called a member of the lunatic fringe; but I would have NEVER thought of making a plaid flannel pumpkin! Yet I rather like it!
You GO!!!
Date Girl says
You are so creative! I love that cute little pumpkin. I can’t wait to go Goodwill hunting for some fall decorations.
Tanya says
Super cute idea 🙂
jessica says
Wow!! I just saw a large pumpkin downtown in a interior decor shop for 60 bucks similar to this one…I LOVE this idea much better!! I’m gonna go check out the shirt aisle in the thrift store!! Thanks for the simple to understand tutorial!!
~*Jessica
thevelveteenrabbitblog.blogspot.com
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
It turned out cute! I love using old clothes as fabric:@)
Terry says
Great way to recycle old clothes! I think I’m going to have to copy you! Stop on over, I have a linky party going on as well as a giveaway!
Andrea @Oasis Accents says
It turned out great Vivienne! If it wasn’t for $T I probably wouldn’t be able to do much crafting. I might just have to copy =)
Stephanie says
Great idea to use a dollar store pumpkin! I love how it turned out! Your comment about the dog/fire hydrant made me laugh. 🙂
~ Laura says
Oh holy cow that is Adorable!!!! What a cute, cute idea!!!!! Seriously, your brain is awesome!!! I’m so happy you share stuff cuz I’d never think of this in a million years!!!!
MiMi says
That’s cute!
And. Are you saying you might pee on the Goodwill?
Sometimes it smells like someone did, ya know…
Tiffini says
sweet pumpkin:) love plaid too!
xo
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
How cute and what a great way to use up old shirts or even sweaters I’m thinkin’!!
Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says
I always have loved plaid and it is so popular this year too. Your pumpkin looks great.
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
Cute plaid pumpkin. thanks for sharing at Wow.
Carole @ Blue Chateau Interiors says
What a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration! I must say, it looks better with the plaid on it than it did fresh from the dollar-store.
Madigan at madiganmade says
What a cute idea! Flannel definitely = fall. Now I want to do a project with flannel. Thanks for the inspiration (and adding to my already long to do list!).
June Scott says
Great inspiration, Vivienne! I love how you covered the stem!
The Loops says
I am officially in love with this. I can’t sew, so I am always looking for ways I can make fabric pumpkins. I hope you’ll stop by some time.
http://theloops13.blogspot.com/
Nike@ChooseToThrive says
Ack! How cute is that?!
Candace @ Candace Creations says
super cute!
come link up tomorrow at scrappy saturdays!
Renee says
I love this! It is super cozy looking 🙂 I would love to have you link this up to my Shabby Shares link party over at Rustic Crafts ~ http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=2210
Renee @ Rustic Crafts
Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy says
Visiting from tatertots & your link jumped right out at me! I love plaid ~ these look great!
Tricia @ SweeterThanSweets says
What a cute idea! It was look awesome on a mantel full of different plaid pumpkins!
(via TT&J)
NauticalCottageBlog.com says
What a unique and adorable idea – I’m off to Goodwill in the morning :O)
Anonymous says
I love it! Plaid is my fave… I will have to give this a try 🙂 Thanks for sharing 🙂
mississippi artist says
That plaid flannel is perfect for fall! It just feels cozy. Good job!
Cara says
LOVE this, how cozy and warm! Would love to have you stop over for a visit sometime….
Cara
Mindie Hilton says
So country chic, love your pumpkin.
rebecca @ older and wisor says
Why would I never think that you could stick pins into those (fugly) foam-y pumpkins?? Genius. This combines two things I love: fast and flannel….I’m so making one!
Renewed Upon a Dream says
Baaaaa! This is so cute! I love it, pumpkin looks so cozy!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
These are cute! I love plaid!
Cheryl says
This is so cute! You did a beautiful job…thanks for the tutorial. Country Living just did a spread on covering pumpkins with fabric and i thought about trying it…now you’ve got me inspired!
Your enwest Follower,
Cheryl at My Sister’s Cottage
Jenn Erickson says
Viv, your project is awesome and had the most clicks at “A Little Birdie Told Me…” this week! Can’t wait to feature it!
Jenn
Abby says
Such a cute idea! Plaid screams fall, too. My husband has some extra shirts that no longer fit him. I’ll have to make up some pumpkins!
Lori@KitchenFunk says
This is so cute and so easy, I’ll have to do it. What a fun way to bring fall colors into the house – I’ve already got enough orange outside!
Pamela says
Lovely! I want to try it, too. I see a Dollar Store and Good Will in my future!
Johnnie says
Ummm… love. Pin, stumble, fb.
Jenny says
The plaid completely works! I would love you to link this up at Creative Me Monday, it’s open all week long! Here’s the link:
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2011/09/creative-me-monday_18.html
Hope to see you there!
vikki says
I so have to laugh at all the different pumpkins I have now seen across blogland. From pearls and ribbons to string to now flannel. Good job. Very cute.
vikki says
I so have to laugh at all the different pumpkins I have now seen across blogland. From pearls and ribbons to string to now flannel. Good job. Very cute.
Kathryn Michelle Jenkins says
so creative and cute! I’m really into plaid right now. everything plaid seems awesome. you did a great job. I’m a new follower! take care~
kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com
Rachel Sue says
This is such a fun idea! I would love to feature this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
http://reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com
Crystal says
LOVE this, Vivienne! What a cute idea! Thanks so much for linking up! 🙂 I am featuring this tonight! Hope you have a fabulous weekend! 🙂
Crystal
paige says
So cute! I’d love for you to link up to my new linky party – Creative Genius @ http://www.thecreativepaige.com!
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
These are darling Viv~ love how they came out!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday 🙂
xinex says
Great idea, so pretty!..Christine
One More Time says
These are so cute! Would love it if you came by and shared it at Share it One More Time http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/10/features.html
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