DIY Pumpin Decor with Dyed Cheesecloth

Project Overview

Looking for fresh DIY pumpkin decor? Learn how to wrap pumpkins in dyed cheesecloth for a fun and budget-friendly autumn look.

I've wanted to try dyed fabric for a while, especially cheesecloth. It's cheap and just seemed fun to experiment with.

Now that I've done it, I can say two things: dyeing fabric is way easier than it looks, and I officially love cheesecloth.

Fall feels like the perfect season for a project like this since I can't get enough of the colors and crisp air.

Today, I'm transforming dyed cheesecloth into a simple, budget-friendly DIY pumpkin decoration that you'll actually want to display.

Dyeing and DryTime: 1-2 hours

Craft Time:5 minutes

Open and unfold the cheesecloth, then submerge it in a sink to wet it.

Next, place the wet cloth in your washing machine.

Follow the directions on the dye bottle.

I poured half of the bottle into 4 cups of the hottest tap water I could find.

I had to do this in two separate batches because my measuring cup was only two cups - ¼ bottle + 2 cups, and then repeat one more time.

Pour the diluted dye into the area where you typically add detergent to your washing machine.

This can get a little messy, so if you have pretty rugs underneath, you might want to move them or put something under them, because I got a little on my floor while pouring it in.

Luckily, my laundry room is in the basement with cement floors, so it's not a big deal if I spill.

As a reminder, follow the instructions on the bottle.

I set the washing machine to the "whitest whites" setting and add a soak time and extra rinse.

Then, I laid it flat to dry on a towel. Easy peasy!

Isn't it so pretty?

Start with a shopping bag and wad it up into the shape of a pumpkin or a ball.

You can do this with a paper or plastic bag.

Wrap the bundle with a piece of white scrap fabric. I used some white flannel I had in my sewing stash.

Then, wrap the cheesecloth around that and trim as necessary.

Then wrap yarn or twine around the "stem" and tie it off.

Seriously, this took like 5 minutes, and it is cute!

Of course, that time doesn't include dyeing the fabric, but overall, it's a simple craft.

Where will you put your new pumpkin decor? On the mantel, as a part of the table centerpiece? There are so many options!

Let's keep crafting for Fall! Here are a few more fun ideas.

Hi, I'm Katie!

I'm so glad you're here. Want to make something fabulous? I'm here to help!