Learn how to make easy fabric pumpkins on this episode of Let's Craft! Shayla Reaves teams up with Debbie Leonard of Prints and Plaids in Winterville, North Carolina. ITEMS NEEDED:
3/4 Yard of Fabric
Scissors
Dried Beans or Rice (Pinto Beans used in this project)
Poly-Fill
Stem (options include real or air dry clay)
Upholstery Needle
Upholstery Thread
Glue (to secure stem)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut out a circle
2. Using a needle and thread, double your string and stitch in and out around the perimeter (about a half inch in)
3. Once completed, pull the string to secure.
4. Add weight by adding dried beans or rice. This project includes 1.5 cups of Pinto Beans. Adjust the amount of beans to meet the needs of your specific project.
5. Next, stuff with poly-fill but don't make it too tight.
6. Tie a knot to secure with thread.
7.Take your needle from one side to the next and close the hole.
8. Tie several knots, then secure the stem with glue. You can use a real stem or create your own using air dry clay.
LET’S CRAFT is a DIY Series by Shayla Reaves of the Youtube Channel, Shayla’s Creative Side. Learn how to transform old items into new treasures through creative DIY solutions. The videos incorporate thrift store, salvage, clearance, discount and other inexpensive items for crafting. Decorate for a party or redesign a space on a budget with LET’S CRAFT.
As a journalist for more than a decade, Shayla has learned people remember how a story or experience makes them feel. As a DIY lover, she likes to repurpose, upcycle, recycle, salvage, redesign and redecorate to create positive memories in physical spaces. She delivers handcrafted smiles and helps viewers do the same! Subscribe for the latest videos!
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