---
title: How to Sew a Pumpkin with Cuddle® Minky Plush Fabric (& Video Tutorial)
description: This week, we’re really embracing the season with a tutorial on how to sew an adorable pumpkin with Cuddle® minky plush fabric.
---

[Shannon Fabrics Blog](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog)

# [How to Sew a Pumpkin with Cuddle® Minky Plush Fabric (& Video Tutorial)](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-sew-a-pumpkin-with-cuddle-minky-plush-fabric-video-tutorial)

 Written by [Shannon Fabrics](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/author/michael-nystrom) | Oct 2, 2020, 10:16:31 PM

Goodbye summer, autumn is finally here! And if you’re anything like us, you’re excited to welcome in cooler weather and shorter days filled with fall colors, pumpkin spiced-everything, and of course, sewing!

[Infinity scarves](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/luxe-cuddle-minky-fabric-infinity-scarf-video-tutorial-free-pattern), [robes](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/video-tutorial-how-to-sew-a-robe) and [throw blankets](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/video-how-to-sew-a-throw-blanket-free-throw-blanket-pattern) are always a great place to start for fall-inspired sewing projects, but this week, we’re really embracing the season with a tutorial on how to sew a pumpkin with Cuddle® minky plush fabric.

**See Related:** [How to Sew a Horse Stuffed Animal (Nutty Nag Plush Horse Doll) with Pattern & Video Tutorial](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-sew-horse-stuffed-animal-pattern-video-tutorial)

Teresa has taken the [Pumpkin Sewing Pattern by Retro Mama](https://www.etsy.com/listing/58279765/pumpkin-sewing-pattern-pdf-sewing?ref=shop_review) and added her own flair (like usual) by making it with our luxurious Cuddle® minky plush fabrics. They’re great for festive decorative pieces to leave around the house, and the smaller versions can even be used as a pincushion.

As always, feel free to get creative by mixing different colors and textures of both Cuddle® and Luxe Cuddle® fabrics to make unique, one-of-a-kind fall creations!

## Fabrics and notions you’ll need to make a pumpkin with Cuddle® minky plush fabric

*These products can be substituted for whatever you have on hand, but here is what Teresa recommends for her pumpkin tutorial:*

- Cuddle® or Luxe Cuddle® fabrics (1/4 yard of each)
- Stainless Steel Snap-Off Graphics Knife (SAC-1 / Olfa)
- 45mm rotary cutter
- Felt tip marker
- ByAnnie's Stiletto & Pressing Tool
- Stuffing (Royal Silk or Poly-Fil / Fairfield World)
- Long flower-head pins
- Double sided fusible web (Appli-Web Plus / Quilters Select)
- Polyester thread
- 90/14 Stretch needle
- Hand sewing needle
- [Pumpkin Sewing Pattern by Retro Mama](https://www.etsy.com/listing/58279765/pumpkin-sewing-pattern-pdf-sewing?ref=shop_review)

## Tips for sewing a pumpkin with Cuddle® minky plush fabric

- Choose a Cuddle® 3 for easier construction, but don’t be afraid of using a Luxe Cuddle® to make it extra fun and fluffy.
- Try pinning parallel for the ¼” seams. If you pin perpendicular, make sure to pin often to avoid the layers shifting away from each other.
- Use felt or two layers of Cuddle® 3 for the leaves. 
- Use felt or one layer of Cuddle® 3 sewn into a tube for the stem.
- Mix and match the fabrics for a fun, textural display.

## Video: How to sew a pumpkin with Cuddle® minky plush fabric

Mark your calendar — as part of Sew Together Tuesday, Teresa will be going LIVE on the Shannon Fabrics Facebook page at 10 am PDT on October 6 to share her tips on how to sew a pumpkin with Cuddle® minky plush fabric.

 

*If you have any questions about *[*Cuddle® minky plush fabrics*](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/cuddle?view=all)* or any of our *[*Cuddle® Kits*](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/kits/cuddle-kits)*, feel free to contact our friendly, no-pressure customer service team at 866-624-5252.*

*Ready to start creating with Cuddle® minky fabric? Use our *[*store locator*](https://www.shannonfabrics.com/index.php?main_page=store_locator)* to find a selection of Cuddle® minky fabric online or near you.*

[View full post](https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-sew-a-pumpkin-with-cuddle-minky-plush-fabric-video-tutorial)

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Shannon Fabrics"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2020-10-06T19:23:56.514Z",
  "datePublished" : "2020-10-02T22:16:31Z",
  "headline" : "How to Sew a Pumpkin with Cuddle® Minky Plush Fabric (& Video Tutorial)",
  "image" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 562,
    "url" : "https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/6407193/STT%20pumpkins%20group%204-1.jpg",
    "width" : 900
  },
  "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/how-to-sew-a-pumpkin-with-cuddle-minky-plush-fabric-video-tutorial",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "height" : 60,
      "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png",
      "width" : 60
    },
    "name" : "Shannon Fabrics Blog"
  }
}
```