Love it or hate it, candy corn is a quintessential part of the Halloween season. If you're a fan of the sweet treat, then this mini candy corn felt sewing pattern is the perfect project for you! This beginner-friendly project can be completed in just a few simple steps and is a great way to add some Halloween cheer to your home. So grab your needles and thread, and let's get sewing on this tasty little project!
To get started, you'll need the following materials:
- Felt & Embroidery Floss (6-strand): Orange, Yellow, White, Black
- Other Supplies: Embroidery needle, scissors, stuffing
- Optional: double-sided clear tape (use on back of pattern to secure to felt)
- Optional: glue (use to secure pieces before stitching)
The pattern pieces for the candy corn can be found at the bottom of the post and can be printed out.
Before you begin...
Cut pieces only as needed. Separate and use one (1) strand of matching embroidery floss to attach pieces unless otherwise specified.
Applique/Whipstitch
Begin by bringing the thread up around the edge of the felt (1) and back down through (2). Repeat as needed. Space stitches about 1/8 inch apart and make about 1/8 inch long.
Straight Stitch
You'll use one (1) strand from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through 1 and down through 2. Repeat as needed to complete the stitches.
French Knot
You'll use three (3) strands from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through the felt as shown. Wrap the thread around the needle twice, hold tight and bring needle through the felt as close to the middle as possible.
Begin by bringing the thread up around the edge of the felt (1) and back down through (2). Repeat as needed. Space stitches about 1/8 inch apart and make about 1/8 inch long.
Straight Stitch
You'll use one (1) strand from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through 1 and down through 2. Repeat as needed to complete the stitches.
French Knot
You'll use three (3) strands from the embroidery floss. Bring your thread up through the felt as shown. Wrap the thread around the needle twice, hold tight and bring needle through the felt as close to the middle as possible.
Candy Corn
1. Cut two (2) Candy Corns from ORANGE felt.
2a. Cut two (2) Bottoms from YELLOW felt.
2b. Appliqué Bottoms to Candy Corn (Front) and Candy Corn (Back).
3a. Cut two (2) Tops from WHITE felt.
3b. Appliqué Tops to Candy Corn (Front) and Candy Corn (Back).
4a. Cut two (2) Eyes from BLACK felt.
4b. Appliqué Eyes to Candy Corn, Front.
4c. Using three (3) strands of WHITE floss, make a french knot and straight stitch for each eye.
5. Using three (3) strands of BLACK floss, stitch mouth.
6. Whipstitch and appliqué Candy Corn (Front) to Candy Corn (Back), stuffing as you stitch.
