A Fabric Harvest: 15 Free Pumpkin Patterns!

A fabric pumpkin pattern is the best way to bring fall inside! Don’t miss these beautiful free designs for your fall decorating. You’ll find pumpkin sewing patterns for everything from no-sew pumpkins to throw pillows and festive potholders.

Each of these patterns is a great opportunity to use your favorite fabrics and really personalize your fall setting. Since all 15 designs are free, you also have the creative freedom to experiment with colors and sizes without any commitment! I know these patterns will be a valuable addition to your stash of ideas. Bookmark this go-to guide for creating your own lovely harvest display.

DIY Plush Pumpkin Pillow

Cozy fall decor with pumpkin pillow.
Photo credit: Amy Latta Creations

Sew a beautiful and cuddly plush pumpkin. Do you like a monochromatic theme for your festive gourd, or do you stick to the classic orange?

Applique Pumpkin

Yellow pumpkin on checkered pillow
Photo credit: CoralandCo.com

Do you want to add a sweet pumpkin to a pillow, shirt, or blanket? You’ll love this free pattern and tutorial for that classic look and feel.

Fabric Pumpkin {3 Sizes}

Decorative handmade fabric pumpkin with leaf
Photo credit: thebirchcottage.com

Sew a pumpkin festival with patterns in three sizes using the how-to steps and photos. You can even click a link on Pam’s blog for her template in Cricut Design Space! Scroll down on the pattern for even more detailed photos of each step.

Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial

Colorful fabric pumpkins with leaves demonstrating a pumpkin sewing pattern
Photo credit: See Kate Sew

This is one of the easiest pumpkin patterns to sew. Get out your fat quarters (or really any fabric you prefer) and sew these easy fabric pumpkins. The tutorial includes instructions for three different sizes. I love the extra earthy element by using branches for the stem.

Toilet Paper Pumpkins

Colorful fabric pumpkins with cinnamon sticks
Photo credit: Smart School House

No gluing, no sewing, no stress! This tutorial is the simplest pumpkin I’ve seen to date and it’s beautiful. The idea of using cinnamon sticks adds a warm element that makes decorating for the season that much sweeter.

Potholder Sewing Pattern

Leaf and pumpkin-shaped potholders representing a free sewing pattern
Photo credit: SewSimpleHome.com

Sew a pair of potholders that are perfect for Fall. Once you get the hang of this you might even want to make more for the fun of it! Enjoy the free sewing pattern from SewSimpleHome.com.

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Kitten’s Halloween Party

A cute Halloween black cat with pumpkin and spider design on a handmade mini quilt
Photo credit: SewCanShe.com

Enjoy this festive free sewing pattern: Kitten’s Halloween Party. It’s a mini quilt with all the fun elements you could ever want. Sew a pumpkin using applique, but pile on the friends and set it out as a table topper, placemat, or surface protector.

Simple Pumpkin Coaster

Sewing supplies and a quilted pumpkin coaster to advertise a pumpkin pattern
Photo credit: A Spoonful of Sugar

Don’t you love finding a free sewing pattern that you love so much you want to keep sewing it again and again? Simple patterns that are well done hit that spot for me; I like being able to sew gifts and useful items that are pretty and reliable. Enjoy this pattern for simple pumpkin coasters.

Cute Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow

Colorful patchwork pumpkin pillow design
Photo Credit: Melissa Mortenson / Polka Dot Chair

Patchwork is so rewarding. I love to pick colors and prints that will compliment the work I create. It’s a great opportunity to hit the scrap bin to see that no scrap goes to waste. Check out the free pumpkin sewing pattern today.

Scrappy Pumpkin Table Runner

Halloween table runner with pumpkin decoration
Photo credit: Melissa Mortenson / Polka Dot Chair

Sew a scrappy table runner if you have some cute pumpkin fabric that you need to use up. This tutorial for a Quilt As You Go runner is perfect for that. You can make it as long or as short as you need, and you can piece any scraps together to make the strips. It’s super fun, and adorable too!

Tilda’s World Pumpkins

Colorful patchwork pumpkins with stems
Photo credit: Tildasworld.com

Don’t you love these? The gorgeous fabric helps, I know. Sew a set of your own amazing pumpkins with Tilda’s pattern. It includes colored illustrations and templates. Give those plump little guys a try.

Easy No-Sew Pumpkins

Colorful fabric pumpkins for autumn decor
Photo Credit: Stefanie Girard / Craft Gossip

For something completely different, use up your fabric without any thread at all. You will use foam balls and branches to get the nice consistent round look of these beauties. Try the no-sew tutorial and see if you like it.

Pumpkin Pie Pillow

Pumpkin pie pillow on couch
Photo credit: Heather Handmade

I feel like a traitor to our pumpkin friends by including this pumpkin pie pillow pattern. (Don’t tell the other patterns that this one is cooked!) It’s just so cute I couldn’t leave it out.

Onyx In Autumn

Black cat beside colorful pumpkins
Photo credit: Jessica Dayon / WeAllSew.com

I appreciate this pumpkin design, and I think the cat, Onyx, is a sweet touch. Sew a table runner perfect for the whole season with this pumpkin sewing pattern.

Sock Pumpkin Pattern

Decorative sock pumpkins with greenery.
Photo credit: Amy Latta Creations

Use the fluffy warm socks for a cozy-feeling pumpkin. You’re sure to add the warmth you need with this pattern.

Pumpkin Gnomes

Gnome pumpkins with cozy hats.
Photo credit: It’s Always Autumn

Do you know how much I love gnomes? Sew a simple fleece hat, add a nose and beard and you don’t even have to carve anything to decorate with the cutest pumpkins. In Florida, our carved pumpkins don’t last long at all, so this is a great alternative!

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