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Three DIY Sweater Pears with knitted textures and felt leaves are displayed together. The pears, in cream, light brown, and beige, are set against a blurred background with a woven basket and glass bottle.
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Yield: 6 Pears

How to Make DIY Sweater Pears

A quick and easy tutorial on how to upcycle an old sweater into teh cutest stuffed pears to use as fall decor.
Cost$5-$10

Materials

  • Thrifted sweaters knits work best in cozy fall colors
  • Fabric scissors
  • Needle and embroidery thread
  • Polyester fiberfill or pillow stuffing
  • Twigs pumpkin stems or cinnamon sticks (for stems)
  • Felt fabric scraps, or dried leaves (for leaves)
  • Jute twine or ribbon optional, for embellishments

Instructions

  • Cut sweater fabric into a pear-shaped piece (any size you like).
  • Stitch or hot glue the edges, leaving the top open.
  • Turn fabric right side out and fill with stuffing.
  • Gather and secure the top with thread or twine.
  • Add a twig, natural stem or cinnamon stick for the stem.
  • Glue on a felt or dried leaf for detail.
  • Embellish with ribbon, twine, or buttons if desired.
  • Style pears in clusters for a natural, cozy look.