Pumpkin | DIY Costumes and Decorations | Selfmade® (Stoff & Stil)

Autumn heralds the arrival of the regal pumpkin in all its glory. From cheerful jack-o'-lanterns to the cosy warmth of pumpkin-spiced lattes, there's no escaping its enchanting allure.

Our pumpkin theme pays homage to this seasonal star, transforming it from mere fruit to a festive icon. Dive into a collection that celebrates the pumpkin's many faces (sometimes quite literally!).

Continue reading for some pumpkin-inspired magic.

Create a grand entrance with our bright orange cotton canvas curtain adorned with a pumpkin face (also in cotton canvas). It's an instant mood-setter and promises a warm welcome to your pumpkin-themed Halloween party.

We enlarged the pumpkin template and painted the orange curtain with black opaque textile paint. But you can also cut the parts out on black cotton canvas and sew or glue them onto the fabric.

Set the table for Halloween, brimming with pumpkin-inspired charm. Embrace the season's emblematic orange hues and motifs, letting your dining space shine as the pumpkin-lit centrepiece of your Halloween festivities.

Table decorations

Adorn your table with handcrafted clay pumpkins meticulously painted with acrylics. These centrepieces capture the heart of the season, and when paired with our whimsical pumpkin-shaped felt mask, the Halloween vibe is complete.

Tablecloth and napkins

Spread a vibrant orange cotton canvas across your table, radiating warmth and Halloween charm. The contrasting black cotton/linen blend napkins enhance the elegance, while a beige cotton canvas runner introduces a gentle nuance, balancing the vivid colours.

We have two costume ideas for you: one that's easy and a slightly more advanced costume.

Toddler's Pumpkin Costume

Dress up your little one in a delightful pumpkin costume that's as cute as it is comfy. Perfect for tiny tots and so adorable! This costume is sewn using the DIY: Easy costume - oval in orange fleece, keeping your little one nice and toasty outside.

We added a ruffled collar in green cotton canvas and the cutest orange cloche adorned with a tiny green leaf and stalk in the same cotton canvas.

Teen's Pumpkin Costume

For this costume, we've kept it a little more straightforward. This is a custome your teenager would be able to make themselves.

We sewed the DIY Easy costume - square in orange cotton canvas and decorated it with a slightly eerie face that strikes the right balance between fun and fright.

The elements for the face are cut using our template in black felt. We've fixed the felt with Vliesofix. We've kept the costume long here, so it works as a dress.

This treat-collecting bag is crafted from black felt and adorned with orange felt pieces, giving it a jack-o'-lantern visage. The basket's handle is made from sturdy anorak cord.

Whether you want to add the finishing flourish to a complete costume or just a playful twist to your dinner party, homemade felt masks are the answer. They're versatile, suiting both the young and the mature, and ideal for those who might prefer a subtle nod to Halloween over an all-out ensemble.

Choose between our straightforward design or the more detailed, ornate version. Whichever you lean towards, downloadable templates for both are available to guide you.

Craft pumpkin keepsakes with air-hardening clay. Once moulded and dried, you can bring them to life with a splash of paint. Perfect for table settings or to adorn your festive space.

If you plan on using the platters for foodstuffs, we recommend you use clingfilm to separate the food from the bowl. Or make things easy and use wrapped sweets, as we did.

Check out our other themes for even more inspiration for your creative Halloween projects!

Theme page: Halloween