This DIY fabric candy corn pattern is quick, easy, and a perfect way to use up fabric scraps you already have on hand. It’s a simple project that brings cozy, handmade charm to your Halloween décor — and it’s one you’ll want to make again and again.

If you love seasonal crafting, you might also enjoy my DIY Halloween flag banner, fabric pumpkin sewing pattern, and DIY leaf stamped tea towels which are all simple handmade decorations that are perfect for spooky season.

Three candy corn-shaped stuffies with white, orange, and yellow sections sit in front of a woven basket, with a green plant and a beige cloth nearby on a wooden surface.

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There’s something timeless about the rustic charm of handmade holiday décor. These fabric candy corn pieces fit beautifully into a slow living home — a touch of whimsy, mixed with warmth and creativity. Just like my rag tie garland, they’re an easy way to bring that homemade coziness into your seasonal decorating.

They also make wonderful little gifts for friends and family. With minimal supplies and just a bit of time, you can sew up a handful of these candy corn decorations to share with family and friends. They’ll bring a smile to their faces, warmth to their heart, and a little seasonal charm to their home.

Materials you’ll need

Free pattern: Download my free DIY candy corn pattern to get started.
Brown or yellow fabric: Cotton — solid or printed works beautifully.
Orange fabric: Cotton — solid or printed.
White fabric: Cotton — solid or printed.
Thread: Brown or yellow thread to match the fabric used for the bottom section of the candy corn.
Fiber fill: Used to lightly stuff your candy corn for soft, full shaping.

A sewing machine, fabric pieces, scissors, pins, thread, stuffing, and printed pattern templates are arranged on a wooden table, ready for a sewing project.

Equipment you’ll need

Sewing pins: To pin the pattern pieces to your fabric and stabilize layers while sewing.
Craft scissors: For cutting out the paper pattern.
Fabric scissors: For cleanly cutting the fabric.
Sewing machine: To stitch the panels together quickly and neatly.
Sewing needle: For hand-stitching the small gap, in the bottom of the candy corn, closed after stuffing.

How to make DIY fabric candy corn

This is one of those fun, low-stress sewing projects that comes together in under an hour — perfect for beginners and for using up extra fabric on hand.

3 strips of fabric, patterned brown, orange, and white, with a square pattern pinned on each peace.

3 strips of fabric, patterned brown, orange, and white, sewn together with the seams pressed down.

Step 1: Use the pattern pieces to cut two of each color fabric.

Step 2: Stitch the fabric strips together with a 5/8″ seam to create two tri-color panels. Iron seams open.

3 strips of fabric sewn together with a candy corn shaped pattern piece pinned on top of them and cut out of them.

Inside out candy corn shape made from 3 strips of fabric, patterned brown, orange, and white, sewn together around the outside edge.

Step 3: Place the two panels right sides together and use the pattern to cut into candy corn shapes.

Step 4: Sew around the edges using the edge of your foot as a guide for the seam allowance, leaving a small gap at the bottom for turning.

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Brown, orange, and white candy corn stuffie laying on it's side with the bottom toward the front of the image showing a gap in the seam and the stuffing inside.

Two candy corn stuffies laying on their side with their bottoms toward the front of the picture.

Step 5: Turn the candy corn right-side-out and stuff with fiber fill.

Step 6: Hand-stitch the bottom opening closed using a blind stitch for a clean finish.

You’ll find more detailed step-by-step instructions in the how-to card below, which you can also print for your convenience if you’d like.

A fabric decoration resembling a candy corn, with white, orange, and dark brown sections featuring small yellow stars, sits on a wooden surface next to a woven basket and a green leafy plant.

Diane Gail’s tips for success

Pin strategically: Place sewing pins perpendicular to the seam line so they’re easy to remove as you stitch — this keeps your fabric strips from shifting as you sew them.
Press seams open before cutting: After sewing the three fabric strips together, press the seams open to help the panels lay flat before cutting the candy corn shape.
Leave a wide enough gap: A two-inch opening at the bottom makes turning and stuffing much easier. I use this same method in my free stuffed bunny pattern, and it works beautifully every time.
Stuff lightly and evenly: A small handful of fiber fill goes a long way. Overstuffing can distort the shape and make hand-stitching the gap closed more difficult.
Match your thread color: Choose thread that matches the bottom layer of your candy corn so your final stitches blend right in.

You’ll find plenty of from-scratch cooking recipes and slow living lifestyle tips in the archives — all created to help you add simple, old-fashioned charm to everyday life.

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I absolutely love how simple and fun these are to make — such a great way to use up leftover fabric scraps! They add the perfect handmade touch to fall decorating, and they come together so quickly that you can make a whole batch in no time.
~ Diane Gail