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Friday, September 21, 2018

NO-SEW Pumpkins

 
 
 
 
 
Here is my version of a NO-SEW Pumpkin.
 
 
I like to recycle long sleeve shirts and pants.
 
 
First cut off the sleeves at the shoulders, then remove the cuff portion.
 
Cut the legs off at zipper and save. We won't need the seat of the pants or
 
the body portion of shirt. You can discard or put aside for another project.
 
 
Cut into lengths between 6'' to 12 ''
 
 
 
The  sleeves and the pant legs are tube shaped, turn inside out.
 
 
 
You will need some Jute and a Hot Glue Gun
 

 

 Gather by hand and tie off with a short piece of Jute.
 
Pull tight.
 
Note: I would not use a rubber band because over time a band will
 
wear out and break
 
Turn right sides out.
 
 
This is the bottom of your PUMPKIN 
 
 
 
 
Stuff with Polyester Fiberfil
 
 
 
This is the underside
 
 
Tie off top, leaving a tail for optional tendril.
 
If you don't want the tendril just cover with Jute.
 
Do not cut off the roll of Jute, you will be wrapping the pumpkin stem.
 
 
 
 
Tightly wrap, bottom to top
 
 
 Keep going!
 
 
 
Keep going!
 
 
Once you see the end is in site, cut the Jute and glue in to place.
 
 
 
 I had some silk type leaves from Dollar Tree
 
 
Use a little Hot Glue to add leaves.
 
I used some MOD PODGE on the Jute and twisted it around a pencil
 
or whatever you have. I used a crochet hook
 
 
 
 
 
Pull off and reshape
 
 
 
All finished! 
 

 
 
 
You can make these so fast !
 
I was able to make 12 in about 2 hours .
 
 
 
 
I originally wanted to make the pumpkins to fill my empty crate that was made with
 
leftover pallet wood scraps. In case you want to know the crate is 18 1/2'' L x 7'' D x 5'' H.
 
I used this stencil from Cathe Holden
 
 
I left the wood natural and used Burnt Umber paint on the stencil
 
 Let me know if you think these are the easiest and the fastest pumpkins you ever made.
 
 
 Thanks again for stopping by!
 
xo Lisa S
 
 
 
 


35 comments:

  1. Just lovely and so easy to make!!! Love your blog...you have awesome creative projects!

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    1. Debbie
      Thank you...and you are sweet for saying so!
      xo Lisa S

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  3. What a great idea! Love the pumpkins.

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    1. Marcia,
      Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words.
      xo Lisa S

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  4. These look so cute and easy to make! I think I'll be raiding my fabric stash this weekend!

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    1. Hi Loni
      Thank you so much!
      I hope you enjoy making these.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. These are so cute, Lisa! I love the fabrics you used! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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    1. Thank you so much! You are always so kind.
      I look forward to your parties each week.
      xox Lisa S

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  6. These pumpkins turned out so cute. Thank you for sharing on Saturday Shuffle Blog Hop.

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    1. I appreciate your sweet comment. I'm so glad you stopped by and thank you for the fun party!
      xo Lisa S

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  7. Theses are adorable! They turned out so cute and I love the fabric you used. Thank you for sharting at Celebrate It!

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    1. Thank you so much!
      and Thank you for hosting. Please visit again.
      xo Lisa S

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  8. I'm all for a no-sew Halloween project, especially one as cute as this one!

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    1. Colleen,
      I'm with you....I have a hard time threading the needle.
      Thanks for visiting!
      xo Lisa S

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  9. Could you use old sweaters? Like the arms and such?? Love your fabric pumpkins

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    1. Yes, definitely! Any tubular item will work. Even Jeans!
      xo Lisa S

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  10. Aww! These are soooo super cute!!! I hope my Mom has some stuffing because these are too cute not to make! =) Pinning for the future!

    Have a great day! =) Melanie | Toots + Dill Blog

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    1. Melanie,
      Thank you so much1 I'm glad you like these pumpkins.
      They are super quick and easy.
      xo Lisa S

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  11. Thanks for sharing with us at the To Grandma's house we go link party, hope to see you again next time!

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    1. I really enjoy your parties!
      Thank you for hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  12. So adorable and easy to make. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. You are one of this weekend's features.

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    1. Vanessa,
      Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you stopped by. I really appreciate you so much. Thank you for adding me to your features! xo Lisa S

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  13. And just like that you have a dozen cute pumpkins!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs
    Jann

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    1. Jann,
      Sometimes projects work out better than expected.
      It was a well spent hour. I appreciate you letting me share with you. Thanks for a beautiful party. I love to have you visit!
      xo Lisa S

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  14. Love this project Lisa - thanks for sharing with us at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy - CONGRATS - you are one of our Featured Guests this week!

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm so excited. I appreciate you so much.
      Thank you for hosting! I always look forward to your parties. xo Lisa S

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  15. Lovely pumpkins and I love how easy they are. Thanks for sharing at Hello Fall Link Party. I've chosen your pumpkins as one of my features in Monday's post, Hello Fall Link Party Features. Come by and enjoy your feature!

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    1. Thank you so much ! I will stop by- so sorry I missed your comment until now. I am so thrilled and grateful. xo Lisa S

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  16. Your lovely pumpkins are one of my feature picks this Monday for the Hello Fall Link party! Thanks for sharing with us. Roseann from This Autoimmune Life

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm sorry I missed your comment till now.
      xo Lisa S

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