Here's
a great way to use leftover fabric scraps to create a pin cushion that can hold
either your favourite pins and needles or that can hold the pins you will need
while you are working on your latest sewing project.
Supplies Needed:
This project uses three different colours. One colour will be used for the back and two colours, either complimentary or contrasting, will be used for the front of the pin cushion. Start by selecting the two colours that will be used for the front. From these 2 pieces of fabric, cut out 2 squares that measure 2 x 2 inches from each piece of fabric. Cut the 3rd piece of fabric 4 x 4 inches.
Layout the 4 small squares of fabric, so that one colour (we will call it Colour A) is placed in the top left hand corner and in the bottom right hand corner. The other colour (we will call it Colour B) should be placed with one square in the bottom left hand corner and one square in the top right hand corner.
Take one square of Colour A and one square of Colour B and place them with the right side together. Sew one edge together and set aside. Then, take the two remaining squares, place them right side together and sew one edge together. For both pieces that you have just sewn, unfold the pieces and lay them out flat. Place the pieces with the right side together, with Colour A facing Colour B. Finally, sew one of the long edges together. Unfold the fabric. You should now be looking at one square, made up of two different colours.
The next step is to sew the 3rd piece of fabric measuring 4 x 4 inches to the square that you sewed together in the step above. Sew only 3 of the edges together and then trim off the excess fabric from the back piece. Finally, turn the pin cushion inside out.
If you like, at this point you can sew a button or an embellishment to the middle of the pin cushion – at the point in the middle where the 4 little squares meet. However, this step is optional and a matter of personal preference.
The second last step is to stuff the pin cushion with batting. Try to stuff as much batting in as you can. You want the pin cushion to be as thick as it can be, so that when it is holding pins and needles, the sharp edges of the pins won't stick through the cushion.
The final step is hand sew the remaining side shut. Start by tucking the back of the material to the inside of the cushion. Then fold the front of the cushion over the back. Hold or pin it in place and then sew shut. Stick some pins and needles in the cushion and enjoy!
Looking for fabric for your pin cushion? Check out our selection of Sewing & Quilting Fabrics. Go with a classic, solid print or go for something that's bold and stimulates the senses!
