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!
When you think of Halloween, it’s impossible not to picture candy corn — that cheerful stack of white, orange, and yellow is practically a symbol of the season. Whether you love it or leave it when it shows up in your trick-or-treat stash, you have to admit: candy corn just looks like Halloween.
When I started designing my cozy Halloween felt collection, I knew I needed to include a candy corn — but with a soft, kawaii twist. That’s how Cady the Candy Corn came to life: a sweet little felt sculpture, full of personality, charm, and just the right amount of festive spirit.
This tiny project is fast, beginner-friendly, and a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your Halloween decorations — no sugar rush required!
Why Make a Felt Candy Corn?
Felt candy corns are a perfect mix of nostalgic and adorable.
They add a pop of color and cuteness without the mess of real candy, and they can brighten up your home for Halloween (and beyond) year after year.
Plus, candy corn has a way of sparking conversations and laughter — almost everyone has a strong opinion about it! Having a few cute Cady candy corns around is a fun way to celebrate the season without getting spooky.
And, because she's handmade from felt, Cady is soft, durable, and totally customizable. Classic colors are always a hit, but pastel Halloween palettes and glittery thread details make her even more magical.
Beginner-Friendly and Fun to Customize
Cady is a fantastic starter project if you’re new to hand-sewing.
She uses simple shapes and stitches like whip stitch and running stitch, making her easy to assemble in a short afternoon.
Want to make Cady even more special? Try:
- Giving her a tiny witch hat or bowtie.
- Stitching on multiple facial expressions (happy, surprised, sleepy).
- Creating a whole bundle of candy corn characters in different sizes!
The small pieces also make this a great stash-busting project if you have bits of felt left over from other crafts.
Fun Ways to Use Your Felt Candy Corn
There are so many playful ways to bring Cady into your Halloween celebrations:
- String a few together to create a cheerful candy corn garland.
- Attach her to a wreath for a pop of seasonal color.
- Use her as a festive party favor or gift topper.
- Turn her into a magnet, keychain, or brooch to wear during spooky season.
Mini crafts like Cady also make fun projects for group craft nights or kid-friendly sewing activities (with a little help from an adult).
Celebrate Halloween the Sweet Way
Halloween doesn’t have to be all about frights — it’s also about fun, memories, and a little bit of whimsy. Cady the Candy Corn is a soft, handmade reminder that sometimes, the simplest things are the sweetest. Whether you stitch one, three, or a whole patch of candy corn friends, you’ll have a timeless, charming piece of Halloween magic to enjoy year after year.
Ready to sweeten up your spooky season? Let’s get started with the materials you’ll need!
What You'll Need:
- 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)
Before you begin...
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
