Hot glue down each "section" of the pumpkin and glued the ribbon into place.

Bunch the ribbon to fit so it is slightly gathered, especially at the top and bottom.

Use hot glue at the top and the bottom of the pumpkin to secure the ribbon.

Use hot glue and just twine wrapped in circles to cover up around your stem area.

Then, use buttons to make a more substantial stem. Stack the buttons and use hot glue to secure.

Then wrap the jute twine up where it rests in between the buttons but does not cover them completely.