wrist pin cushion tutorial!



while i was working on my skirt and losing pins everywhere,
i thought about those handy wrist pin cushions that i've seen but never actually bought...
so i decided to make myself one and take pictures along the way so you can make one too!

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SUPPLIES

- scissors, needle, embroidery thread
- elastic (even a spare hair tie would work)
- pretty fabric
- felt
- stuffing fluffing
- a little piece of cardboard (i ripped off a tab from a cereal box and it was the perfect size!)

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since the cardboard piece i had was the perfect size,
i used that as a guide to cut out the fabric and felt,
leaving some extra for seam allowance.

then i sewed the fabric to the felt with a straight stitch using the embroidery thread
only along three of the sides.
that's when i slid in the cardboard in and filled it with fluff, then sewed that side shut.

(in case you're wondering about the cardboard,
i have a habit of stabbing myself all the time with pins,
and thought if there was something stiff at the bottom of the cushion
i would be less likely to hurt myself... haha!)

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just to add an extra bit of cuteness, i decided to cut a scalloped edge on the felt.
pinking shears would look cute too, but i still need to buy some of those...

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measure out the elastic to fit comfortably on your wrist
and then sew it on the back.



then stick a couple pins in and you're ready to go!
i am so happy with how cute it turned out
considering it only took about an hour to make.
now i'm ready for some marathon sewing!

i hope you found this tutorial helpful,
be sure to let me know if it inspired you to make a new pincushion!

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Comments

  1. This is adorable! Love it.

    Katie x

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  2. What a cute DIY idea! Saw this on craftgawker and had to check it out!
    I'm your newest follower by the way :)

    What camera do you use, btw? Your pictures are great!

    Love,

    The Creative Muslimah @ www.thecreativemuslimah.blogspot.com

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  3. adorable I love how you changed the wrist band :D

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  4. I love it. Would love to make one with a vintage hankie....
    Thanks so much
    Michelle
    Found you thru craft gawker by the way.

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  5. Really cute! I'm going to make one this weekend!

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  6. this is very cute! and very useful ^_^

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  7. Great idea! Just found it. Always wanted to make one and this is the easy one to make. I can make it and give as a little gift.

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