I used to have only one pincushion and it was kind of annoying, because I had left it on the floor, under some fabric scraps, on the other side of the table, ... , while I was already by the sewing machine, in need of my pincushion. It was never there, when I needed it. Actually, what I really needed, was a finger pin cushion. I wanted one for a pretty long time, but I didn't like those that you make out of the bottle cap. So, I made my own variation, which I really like. I made a tutorial just for you!
You need:
- fabric scraps
- thread + needle
- toy filling
- ring with a plate
- contact rubber adhesive
1. Cut a circle with 3.5 cm radius. Sew a running stitch with a double thread 1 cm away from the edge. The thread ends should come out on the right side of the fabric.
2. Pull the threads and put some filling into the middle of the wrong side of the fabric circle.
3. Tie the threads together as shown.
4. Pull the threads a little bit more.
5. Push the seam allowances inside the sack and tighten the threads.
6. Stuff the ball with more filling. Help yourself with one end of the seam ripper. The ball should not be too soft.
7. Tighten the threads and tie a knot.
8. Thread the needle with both thread ends and push the needle into the ball, where the knot is.
9. Pull the needle out on the other side of the ball and cut the thread.
10. Glue the ring plate and the plain side of the ball with contact rubber adhesive. Wait for 7-10 minutes, then push the two parts together and wait to dry.
11. Done!
I saw this on Burdastyle and came to visit your blog. This is so cute and thanks for the tutorial, I am going to try to make one too.
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It is so lovely and useful. Thanks for shareing.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! And the fabric you used is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSaw your post on crochetie's site; this is a great idea and would make a wonderful gift for my sewist friends! Thanks so much for posting this tutorial =D
ReplyDeleteThank you all! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! (Love the tute.) I made myself one with wool via needle felting.
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So cute! I wonder why the glued down side isn't the knot side. Is there a reason?
ReplyDeleteSaw this on Diary of a Crafty Chica!
@Just Me - Again.: Love your "mushroom" ring!
ReplyDelete@Michelle: I just like it more that way. :)
So useful and cute too...who could ask for more! Thanks Laura...
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutest and most clever thing I have seen in a long time! I'm going to make myself one! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get the ring with the flat plate?
ReplyDeleteI bought them in a local shop. You can get them here.
ReplyDeleteI found this a while back and just made one today. Being short the ring piece and contact adhesive, I sewed a piece of elastic to the bottom. I think I like yours better though! :)
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Such a cool idea!!! I will be making one of these as soon as I can get a ring plate.
ReplyDeleteI found your great idea off a google search. I'm so excited to make some ring pincushions. Maybe make some for christmas presents. Thanks for the tutorial.
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Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love this pincushion - I made it and use it every time I sew. I've featured it on my blog and in many of my video tutorials... http://darlingadventures.com/?p=1382#
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inspiring work...we are hosting a swap project of pin cushion n this give me some ideas...
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I used to keep my needles in a container, and found that they prick me when I wanted to take just one out. Decided to google for pin cushion tutorials and found yours! :) made it in a jiffy. Thanks for sharing! :) it's very useful when I sew.. it's just that I somehow feel giddy when I poke a needle into it, 'cause it feels like I'm poking my finger but I'm not. Haha!
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