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How to Make a Pincushion - Easy TUTORIAL

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I'm always looking for great ideas to use up some of my quilting scraps fabrics and this week I made some simple patchwork pincushions to give as gifts. These don't take long to make and are simple enough for even beginner sewers to learn how to make a pincushion.

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How to Make a Pincushion

Contents

  • How to Make a Pincushion - Supplies
  • How to Make a Pincushion - The Video
  • How to Make a Pincushion Tutorials
  • How to Make a Pincushion
    • Step 1 - Cutting
    • Step 2 - Patchwork
    • Step 3 - Stitching Squares
    • Step 4 - Stuffing
    • Step 5 - Decorate
  • How to Make a Pincushion - In Conclusion
  • More Articles about Pins

How to Make a Pincushion - Supplies

  • FABRIC - Quilting fabric scraps. I prefer 100% cotton.
  • BUTTONS - 2 buttons approximately ½ inch (12mm)
  • STUFFING - Polyester stuffing. If you can't get stuffing, substitute really small fabric scraps.
  • BASICS - thread, hand needle

How to Make a Pincushion - The Video

Watch the video I made on how to make a pincushion. Don't forget to subscribe to my youtube channel for weekly sewing and craft videos.

How to Make a Pincushion VIDEO

How to Make a Pincushion Tutorials

Here are some more how to make a pincushion tutorials. My favorite is the felt one with the applique. What is yours?

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    Pin Cushion
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    Mason Jar Pincushion
  1. How to Make a Pincushion – Patchwork square shaped pin cushion
  2. Pincushion Patterns – Felt with an applique sewing machine motif. This pincushion is done is all hand sewing.
  3. Mason Jar Pincushion – Recycle old jars into a stylish pincushion for your workroom.
  4. DIY Pin Cushion – Round pin cushion

How to Make a Pincushion

Now, this tutorial shows you how to make a pincushion that is made with patchwork pieces. You could also make a plain square pincushion. Just cut 2 squares of fabric and start at step 3.

Step 1 - Cutting

Cut 2 squares of contrasting fabrics into 5 x 5 inches (12.7 x 12.7cm). Cut through them diagonally.

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Step 2 - Patchwork

Put 2 contrasting triangles with RIGHT sides together and diagonal with a ¼ inch seam.

Make sure you are putting contrasting fabrics together. Don't see 2 pieces of the same fabric together.

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Press open the seams

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Once again cut across the diagonal as shown. You can trim the edges or leave that until last.

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Put your pieces together so that you have contrasting fabrics facing each other. Stitch across the diagonal with a ¼ inch seam (6mm). Press the seams open.

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You now have 2 square pieces.

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Step 3 - Stitching Squares

Put them with RIGHT sides together. Double-check you have contrast fabrics touching. Stitch around the square with a ¼ inch seam but leave a 1-inch (2.5cm) gap on one side. Clip the corners

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Step 4 - Stuffing

Turn the pincushion the RIGHT way out.

Stuff it and stitch the gap closed with a ladder stitch.

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Step 5 - Decorate

Sew a button on either side of the center. It is easiest to do this in one motion putting the needle straight through and sewing both buttons at once.

How to Make a Pincushion - In Conclusion

All finished! These make great gifts and because they are so simple to make, you'll want to make several.

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How to Make a Pincushion

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  • Types of Pins
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  • Mason Jar pin cushion
  • DIY Pin Cushion – Round
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  1. Debbie Cumbow

    August 19, 2019 at 5:18 am

    I'm pretty new here to this site. But I wanted to let you know how great it is! I find all sorts of ideas that are easy to follow and fun to do. Keep up the good work!💜👌💜

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