These little mummy gnomes are all wrapped up and ready for Halloween! With their playful personalities and layers of fabric, they’re a fun addition to handmade Halloween decor.
You’ll love finding another way to dress up your basic gnome pattern for the seasons. These DIY mummy gnomes are a fun twist on the original, and you can give each one a different look with just a few creative details.
Why You’ll Love Making These Mummy Gnomes
Fun to customize
Give each mummy its own personality with different fabric wraps and Halloween details.
Great for fabric scraps
Put leftover cotton, muslin, or gauze to good use.
Cute Halloween decor
Display them on a mantel, shelf, or tiered tray for a playful seasonal touch.
See all the DIY Halloween gnomes in one place.
💀🎃 Free Mummy Gnome Pattern
Print this free pattern and start creating today
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Supply List
Gather your materials before getting started. I’ve included a few product suggestions below, but feel free to use your favorite brands or supplies you already have on hand.
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Fabric or Sweater Material
Coordinating thread Güttermann
Faux Fur for beard, beard kit
Netting or Gauze for mummy wrapping
Felt
Unfinished Wooden Ball for nose
Fiberfill Polyester Filling
Pea Gravel for filling, optional
Wire, 24 gauge or similar
Rubber Band
Pipe Cleaner
Halloween Ribbon
Hot Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
White Pencil optional
Fabric scissors Fiskars
Rotary Cutter Olfa
X-Acto Knife optional
Safe Cutting Surface Love this one!
Wire Cutter
Sewing Machine Brother
Mummy Gnome Pattern see download button in this post
Download the free Mummy Gnome sewing pattern and follow the step-by-step instructions included in the PDF to make your own Halloween gnome.
Variations
Try these simple ideas to give each mummy its own personality.
Vintage Mummy
Use tea-stained or ivory fabric for an aged appearance.
Spooky Mummy
Add dark felt accents or a few distressed fabric edges.
Sweet Mummy
Add a tiny bow or soft pastel Halloween ribbon.
Mini Mummy
Make a smaller version for a tiered tray or tabletop display.
Mummy Family
Create several gnomes in different sizes and group them.
Tips and Tricks
Choose lightweight fabric
Thin cotton wraps and layers more easily without adding too much bulk.
Vary the wrapping
Slightly uneven strips create a more interesting texture.
Secure as you go
A few small stitches or glue dots will help keep the fabric in place.
Keep the nose visible
Arrange the strips carefully around the face to preserve that classic gnome look.
More Halloween Gnomes
Why stop at one Halloween gnome? If you enjoyed making this haunting mummy, you might also love creating a friendly ghost or a spooky witch to keep her company.
Explore the other Halloween gnome sewing patterns for more creative inspiration and handmade decorating ideas.
DIY Ghost Gnome Pattern
A sweet, spooky companion for your mummy.
DIY Witch Gnome Pattern
A bewitching way to complete your Halloween squad. Now, enjoy this as a FREE pattern!
For more gnome-making fun, try my Free Basic Gnome Pattern or Free Mini Gnome Pattern!
If you make a Mummy Gnome this Halloween, let me know in the comments below! I love seeing your creations.
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xo,
Cindy
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About Bloom
Cindy Munson is a lifelong sewer, pattern designer, and former graphic design studio owner. She shares approachable, stylish sewing projects through her blog, Be Brave and Bloom. Her mission is to help others discover the joy of making and live a more creative life. Cindy works from her sunny sewing studio in Minnesota, where she lives with her husband of over 30 years.