Autumn Craft Projects


Like to get into the sewing spirit each season of the year? We’ve rounded up our favourite Pumpkin Spice Sewing ideas aka the best Fall sewing patterns for cute craft items and home decorating featuring pumpkins, plaid, cute creatures and golden colours!

We’ve tried to avoid Halloween but most of these patterns would suit a spooky sewing twist so have squeezed one of two of them into the list!

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9437 Festive Decorating

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9437 Festive Decorating

We love the mix of pumpkins and plaid in this cushion view of S9437. Practice your applique skills with this beginner friendly pattern.

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S3055 Seasonal Crafts

Our charming gnome wall hangings have fabric-covered styrofoam bases with bead or pom pom noses, ribbon hanging loop, holiday hats, and beards crafted from fabric yo-yos cut from assorted fabrics.

The pattern also includes a 7″ (18cm) tall plush pumpkin with felt leaves and curls is accented with yo-yo flowers and butterfly.

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9622 Plush Pumpkin Animals

A new twist on the pumpkin… These easy plush animals have little-to-no-sew construction.

Hand or machine gathered pumpkin shapes are stacked to create the base for an owl (or a fox, bear, and deer). Features are cut from craft felt sheets and fused / glued in place. Stems crafted from twisted paper bags can be painted or left as desired.

20″ (51cm) to 24″ (61cm) tall and perfect for beginners or crafting with small children.

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9397 Table Cloths and Runners

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9397 Table Cloths and Runners

The perfect pattern for tablecloths, table runners, and place settings with an autumn theme!

Make a pair of pumpkins in different sizes, harvest baskets in three sizes, leaf placemats and Halloween-inspired witch runner.

There’s also extra designs for placements and a simple tablecloth pattern included.

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S3024 Seasonal Throw Pillows

Decorate your home, from Halloween and Autumn with these easy-to-sew pillows. (There’s extra designs for Christmas too!)

All Views have simple appliques and include a pumpkin, black cat, ghost, autumn trees and snuggly bear cub.

McCall's Sewing Pattern Pumpkin Placemats/Table Runner, Witch Hat/Legs, and Wreaths

McCall’s Sewing Pattern M7490 Pumpkin Placemats & Table Runner

We love setting a themed dining table! How about making a set of Pumpkin Placemats or Table Runner with a mix of Autumn inspired fabrics. Each pumpkin is finished with stalk, felt leaves and top-stitched lines.

You can add a fun pair of Witch Legs if feeling Halloween-y.

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9357 Table Decor, Decorations, Tea Towel and Apron

Simplicity Sewing Pattern S9357 Table Decor, Decorations, Tea Towel and Apron

Set the table in style for Holiday entertaining. The easy to sew pumpkins come in three sizes – 6″W X 5″H (15 x 12.7cm) and 8″H (20cm). Don’t they look charming in plaid?

There’s also a harvest apron which is gathered to form a full pocket for gathering fruit, veggies and flower cuttings.