Fall is here! We’re in the home stretch of 2020 and we are all going to breathe a collective sigh of relief when this epic year is over. But for now, let’s enjoy this delicious season of cooler weather, cozy clothes and changing scenery. To get us into the spirit of Halloween fun, I designed a free printable pattern for this DIY felt ghost banner so you can incorporate it into your autumn decor!

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I don’t go for anything scary or creepy for Halloween, I like to keep things light and fun. The world is scary enough on it’s own. So I decided to make these little ghosts be cute rather than terrifying!

This cutie DIY felt ghost banner would be perfect strung up on a mantle or across a doorway!

DIY Felt Ghost Banner

Gather Materials

You will need:
Printed pattern (just click to download)
White felt sheet, 9″x12″ (I used this felt in Antique White)
Black felt scrap, 1″x1″
Pink felt scrap, 1″x1″
Black and white embroidery thread
Hole Punch
Tweezers
Polyfil
Twine
Embroidery Snips (These are the ones pictured below)
Hot glue gun (this one is my favourite for felt)
Sewing and darning needles

Cutting out Felt Ghosts

These little guys are pretty easy to cut out, just pin the paper pattern to the felt and use small scissors to carefully cut out the felt. Cut a front and back for each ghost.

Use a hole punch to punch out 3 black eyes and 2 pink cheeks. Once you punch out the tiny circles, use sharp snips to trim any fuzzy bits away.

You could also use safety doll eyes instead of felt for the eyes if you have them.

Embroider the Facial Details

Use 2 strands of black embroidery thread to add the face features. I used a simple backstitch.

Use tiny dots of hot glue to glue the eyes and cheeks in place.

If you’re looking for more Halloween DIYs, check out these posts:
12 DIY Halloween Decorations for Kids to Make
14 DIY Trick or Treat Bags
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Stuffing the Ghosts

Start stitching the front and back of each ghost together using a blanket stitch and 2 strands of white embroidery thread.

Start about mid way down one side of the ghost and stitch around the bottom and back up to the mid way point on the other side.

Use a pair of curved tweezers to gently stuff the bottom of the ghost with poly or wool stuffing.

Continue stitching and stuffing as you go around the rest of the ghost.

String Together the Banner

I only made 4 little felt ghosts, but I think I will make more to create a longer banner, 4 just isn’t enough.

Use a length of twine and a darning needle to thread through the tops of the heads of each ghost. Tie a loop in each end of the twine.

All done! (Again, click here to download the free ghost pattern.)

I think I love the meditating ghost the best. Haha! He wasn’t supposed to look like he was meditating, but oh well. 😀 

I hope you enjoy this fun DIY Halloween decor pattern!

Have a spooky Halloween!