DIY How to Make Fabric Candy Decorations - Fake Wrapped Sweets - Faux Food - Bravo Dada! Sewing Tutorial

Hi everyone!

In this sewing tutorial I’m going to show you how to make small and large fabric candies for your home decorations. These fabric sweets are perfect for Halloween or any other occasion! They also make a great gift for friends and family.

Important note: I use the metric system and make the exact conversion from cm to inches in the hope of helping. Please adapt these measurements to your ruler.

Hope you enjoy this tutorial. 🥰🪡

Supplies

NOTE: Dimensions in inches are approximated.

The materials and techniques I used are the ones I thought were the best for me as a self-taught creative seamstress. It doesn’t mean they are the best for you, so feel free to use your creativity and make it your own! You can adjust the measurements as you like and also add other features.

SMALL FABRIC CANDY

Fabric measurements:

- 2 different fabric pieces: 15cm | 5 29/32” x 12cm | 4 23/32”

Ribbon:

- 2 pieces of ribbon: 12cm | 4 23/32” long

LARGE FABRIC CANDY

Fabric measurements:

- 2 different fabric pieces: 18cm | 7 3/32” x 15cm | 5 29/32”

Ribbon:

- 2 pieces of ribbon: 15cm | 5 29/32” long

MATERIAL USED FOR STUFFRING THE FABRIC CANDIES:

- Polyester hypoallergenic fiberfill, as needed.

Seam Allowance: 1cm | 25/64”

Needle size:

- 90/14

You will also need:

- Scissors

- Wonder Clips

- Quilting Ruler

- Rotary Cutter

- Cutting Mat

- Sewing Thread

- Seam Ripper

- Clover Roll & Press

- Sewing Machine

- Sewing Machine Needles

Step 1: Mark and Fold the Lining and the Outer Fabric

- Fold the fabric for the candy as shown in the images.

- Fold over 1cm | 25/64" of fabric on only one side and press it with the Roll & Press (or the iron).

- Then fold the longest side of the fabric in half, with right sides together.

Step 2: Sew the Lining and the Outer Fabric

- Adjust the stitch length according to your preferences.

- Use a 90/14 sized needle.

- Sew the lining and the outer fabric with a seam allowance of 1cm | 25/64", as shown in the images.

- Trim off the excess thread.

- With the Roll & Press (or the iron), press the seams open.

Step 3: Turn the Fabric Candy Right Side Out

- Turn the fabric candy right side out.

- Align the top side seams.

Step 4: Edge Stitch the Fabric Candy

- Edge stitch the fabric candy with a seam allowance of 0.1cm | 3/64".

- Trim off the excess thread.

- Turn the cloth candy right side out.

Step 5: Stuff the Fabric Candy

- Stuff the fabric candy with polyester hypoallergenic fiberfill or any other material of your choice.

Step 6: Cut and Tie the Ribbons to the Fabric Candy

- Cut two pieces of ribbon.

- Heat seal the ribbon ends using a pocket lighter.

- Attach one piece of ribbon to each side of the fabric candy.

- Tie each ribbon in a double knot.

- It's done!

Step 7: Finished Fabric Candies

Happy sewing! 🥰🪡