20+ Last Minute Halloween Sewing Ideas And Free Patterns!
Look no further for fantastic Halloween sewing ideas that will make your holiday spooktacular. I’ve put together the ultimate list of free sewing patterns to help you make something amazing for the season. Find over 20 clever projects here including quick decorations, spooky table runners, costumes, and other fun projects you can complete in time to decorate.
Halloween sewing is the perfect way to add your own special touch to the holiday. I want you to feel confident in creating unique costumes and festive decor that you won’t find anywhere else. These patterns give you the perfect opportunity to use your favorite scrap fabrics and truly personalize the season. I know you will love the beautiful, custom decorations you make!
Simple Pumpkin Gnomes
How about dressing your pumpkins in their own costumes instead of carving them this year? Sew an easy fleece hat and give your pumpkins some real character with this Halloween sewing idea.
Fun Fact: In Florida we don’t carve many pumpkins anyway because they rot practically over night.
Dresden Neighborhood
I love how this mini quilt looks. I’m tempted to make lots of these and put them together as a Halloween quilt. The spider web quilting is a nice touch. Check out the free pattern at Seasoned Homemaker.
Skeleton Cameo Pillow
I bet you could come up with some cool things to do with the skull applique. I really like the cameo on this throw pillow, and I love pom poms! Here is the pattern from Eighteen25.com for your next Halloween sewing pattern.
Mini Treat Bags
I liked making these mini treat bags when my kids were in elementary school. They are simple and fun as gifts for a group of kids. Sew some for a thoughtful treat with this free sewing pattern.
Trick-or-Treat Bag
If you have leftover fabric from making your costume you can use it on this quick and easy project. Sew a treat bag to match with my free sewing pattern.
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Bat Applique
Do you need to add some sweet fright Halloween sewing to a shirt or bag? Here is a free bat applique template that is just darling. Use up your scraps, and give Halloween all the fun it deserves.
Patchwork Pumpkins
Pumpkins are great for Halloween because you can leave them up for Thanksgiving. You could also applique some triangles on to make Jack-o-Lanterns if that’s your preference. This is also one that would make a cute wall hanging, or you can easily lengthen it to fit your table. Get started with the free pattern!
Rag Quilt
It’s a great time of year for a quilt anyway, but this rag quilt is especially cozy. Spooky fabrics make for a real treat. Here is my free sewing pattern for a rag quilt.
Plush Pumpkin Pillow
Amy has a great tutorial for an on trend plush pumpkin. Make several for a photo shoot, mix and match colors, and applique a few just for fun!
Spider Mini Quilt
You can make this as a table topper or as wall decor. Perhaps your table is dying for place mats; perfect! This is sew quick to put together, and the quilting doesn’t have to be tidy because spiderwebs aren’t tidy. So head over to Seasoned Homemaker and give this pattern a go.
The Nightshade Dress
I love the details of this dress; especially the collar and sleeves! You can make a decoration with it by forming a body from chicken wire, or you can just wear it yourself! It seems like a perfect hostess dress to me (Wednesday Adams). Here is the free pattern from Mood Fabrics.
Burlap Ruffle Tablecloth
I feel like this is screaming for a murder mystery or some other eerie setting. Perhaps some shriveled witch feet underneath? Sew up a beautiful ruffle tablecloth with this sewing pattern.
Kitten’s Halloween Party
Sew a sweet and spooky mini quilt that’s perfect for your Halloween decor! This adorable mini quilt is called ‘Kitten’s Halloween Party’ and it’s a combination of appliqué and traditional piecing.
Owl Family
Learn how to sew owls! This easy owl sewing pattern can be made in all sizes. I show you how to make any size you want in my addictive owl sewing tutorial. I had so much fun with this project, and so did my kids!
Easy Panel Quilt
I’m a sucker for a good panel; it doesn’t matter what size. I made this panel quilt with Irish Chain in no time at all. It’s great for using scraps too! Sew one for your home this year with this free sewing pattern. And if you don’t have panels, you can fussy cut cute images instead.
Note: Fussy cut means you cut out a specific part or image from your fabric. Usually you fussy cut so that you can place your favorite part of your print right where you want it.
Woodland Wizards (Gnomes!)
I love gnomes, and even though Halloween isn’t my favorite holiday I think these guys are the sweetest! Here is a no-sew video tutorial to help you with your Halloween ideas!
Applique Table Runner
Here is a sewing pattern design for the Witch & Famous table runner by polkadotchair.com. Applique is a fun way to add unique and custom designs onto your Halloween projects. You should give this one a try for sure. The pieces are big enough that if you don’t have a machine cutter you can still cut them out with scissors, and the finished product is right on!
Tea towels
I know that the photo isn’t Halloween-looking, but if you have a stash of fat quarters with Halloween print this super easy and free sewing pattern will bring the holiday into your kitchen. You can also make lots as treats for your friends. Everyone loves a fresh and clean towel.
Scrappy Fabric Coasters
I love a fast sewing project. Here’s a great one from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom for some scrappy fabric coasters (aka mug rugs).
Spellbound Halloween Quilt
The 12″ blocks on this quilt come together quickly, and the arrangement of flying geese units and chains are compelling. The finished size of this throw is 72.5″ x 86.5″. Here is the free pattern from AllPeopleQuilt.com.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Halloween Baskets
Don’t you love a good basket? They are so versatile; I can use them for storage, decoration, and when it comes to Halloween…TREATS! Check out this free pattern from Heather Handmade and sew a few baskets this year.
Crazy for Candy Corn
Here’s a cute table runner pattern for your upcoming party! It comes together quickly, and looks great all season!
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