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35 Spooktacular Halloween Pillows You Can Sew Today
It’s that time of year when the nights get darker, the air gets crisper, and your inner maker is dying (pun intended) to get crafty. Halloween is just around the corner—and if you’re anything like us, you’re already dreaming up ways to transform your home into a haunted haven! But here’s a ghoulishly fun idea you may not have tried yet: Halloween pillows. That’s right—spooky, kooky, cozy throw pillows that you can sew yourself and scatter around your home like fabric candy.
We’ve dug through the crypts of the internet (okay, Pinterest and blog archives) to bring you 35 fang-tastic Halloween pillow sewing patterns and tutorials that range from frightfully adorable to downright eerie. Whether you’re going for chic witchy vibes, cute kid-friendly ghosts, or full-on haunted house aesthetics, there’s a pillow project here to match your spooky style.
These aren’t your average throw pillows either—we’re talking tombstones, witches’ boots, bats, black cats, and glow-up ghosts. Many of these include free patterns and SVGs, so you can get started right away—even if you’re a beginner! From patchwork pumpkins to creepy spider webs, these DIY pillows will instantly upgrade your Halloween decor game without draining your wallet.
Best part? Most of these projects can be whipped up in an afternoon, which makes them perfect for weekend crafting or even last-minute spooky season decorating. And if you’re hosting a Halloween party or want to create a cozy haunted corner, these handmade cushions are an absolute scream.
Tutorial: Doily skull Halloween pillow – Sewing
Tutorial: Spooky Spider Throw Pillows – #SpookySpaces – Sewing
DIY Gravestone pillow with free svgs – A girl and a glue gun
Flannel Halloween Face Pillows – Eighteen25
DIY Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Pillow – Positively Splendid {Crafts, Sewing, Recipes and Home Decor}
Sewing Tutorial: Spider Swarm Halloween pillow
Halloween Full Moon with Bats Pillow (A How To) – Simple Simon and Company
Little Kingdom – a Halloween pillow – Apples & Beavers
Sewing pattern: Patchwork Halloween pillow
Frankenstein Pillow Tutorial and Pattern for Halloween
FREE Pumpkin Applique Pattern and Tutorial – Coral + Co.
Spider Web Doily Pillow – Crap I’ve Made
Tutorial: Jack O Lantern throw pillow – Sewing
Sewing pattern: Skeleton color block pillow
Spooky Skeleton Halloween Pillow – Eighteen25
Skinny Bones Halloween Pillow – Honeybear Lane
DIY Color-blocked Candy Corn Pillowcase – WeAllSew
How to Make a DIY Ghost Pillow with Free Pattern!
DIY Ghost Pillow for Halloween + Free Pattern – Sew Much Ado
DIY Ghost Pillow (w free pattern!) — Well Fibre
Sew a Halloween Bat Pillow – Free Pattern – Blue Susan Makes
Easy and free ghost pillow sewing pattern (+ smaller plush toy size) ? kullaloo CA Inc.
DIY Halloween Pillow Covers | How to Make Halloween Pillows
season, these 35 Halloween pillow tutorials are bursting with creepy creativity. They’re a perfect blend of festive fun and DIY flair—and let’s be honest, they’re way more unique than anything you’ll find in a store.
So go ahead—pick your poison! Will it be a cheeky ghost pillow for the couch? A towering tombstone for your reading nook? Or maybe a candy corn color block creation that’s just too sweet to spook? You’ll be surprised how quickly your home starts to feel Halloween-ready with just a few themed cushions scattered about.
Don’t forget to pin your favorites, share with fellow fabric fiends, and show off your spooky stitches in the comments or on social! Whether you’re making one or the whole creepy collection, these pillows are sure to bring handmade Halloween magic to your home.
Now… who’s ready to sew some spook?
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