How to make DIY pumpkin coasters

On the hunt for the perfect Halloween craft project? Look no further and learn how to make DIY pumpkin coasters. Perfect to be displayed around your home during the spooky Halloween season.

This Halloween craft project is perfect for beginners looking to build confidence with a sewing machine. This DIY halloween coaster project is great to use up those fabric scraps you've got stashed away in your craft drawer. 

What you'll need:

What you'll need:

  • Plain fabric
  • Thread
  • Sewing Machine
  • Scissors
  • Pumpkin templates
  • Wadding 
Step 1

Step 1

Cut pumpkin templates out of paper, and lay onto base fabric. Cut approximately 2cms outside of your template following the shape of the pumpkin. 

Step 2

Step 2

Trace the outline of the template on to the fabric with pencil. Unpin the template from the fabric and draw the pumpkin detailing by hand, put to one side. 

Step 3

Step 3

Pin your pumpkin template to your wadding and cut around it. Then place the cut out wading between the two layers of your fabric, and pin together. 

Step 4

Step 4

Now it's time to get your sewing machine out. Sew over your pencil markings in a contrasting thread, we've chose black thread on a natural fabric. Make sure you sew over the pumpkin detail, including the stalk. 

Step 5

Step 5

Finally, fray edges of fabric using a needle.

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