Decorative Pumpkin from Jute Webbing
I chose to make this little pumpkin out of black jute webbing, but you could use regular burlap as well. This is a pretty simple project, and I've broken it down into extra simple steps so it's even more easy to follow and understand. This is the perfect project to do to get ready for Thanksgiving.
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Step 1: Gather your supplies. You will need:
- jute webbing
- cross-stitch thread (orange)
- big needle
- scissors
- dried beans to stuff with (or some type of batting)
Step 2: Cut the jute into 8 pieces that are about 2 inches wide. Cut one smaller one for the stem that should be about 1/2 inch wide.
Step 3: Thread your needle. I chose to use orange, but you could really use any color. Make sure you're using a needle with a big eye to accommodate the thick thread.
Step 4: Line up two pieces of the webbing. Both sides are the same, so there's no wrong way to do this.
Step 5: Sew the two pieces together. You want to use fairly large stitches to make sure you get all the fibers in there. And because burlap easily frays, make sure you give it a generous seam to keep it from pulling apart.
Step 6: Open it up.
Step 7: Line up another piece on top, and sew these together. This is where I tend to mess up and sew the wrong sides together, so be careful!
Step 8: Continue this until you've sewn all 8 pieces together.
Step 9: Fold the wrong side together to join the ends and complete the circle
This is what it should look like once it's all together
Step 10: Pinch opposite sides together and secure them. Continue pulling opposing sides to the middle until they are all together.
Step 11: Carefully turn right-side out and fill with beans.
Step 12: Sew big stitches around the top part. It works best to do one per panel.
Step 13: End in the same place that you began, with both string on the inside.
Step 14: Pull on both strings until the bag closes shut, then tie the strings to each other. Cut off the knotted end, but leave the needle on.
Step 15: Fold the stem in half and sew into place by going back and forth a few times, finishing securing the top of the pumpkin while sewing in the stem. And, you're done!