How to Sew a Felt Pin Cushion

Instead of buying a mass-produced pincushion from your local fabric or craft shop, get creative and make one yourself. All you need are a few supplies to create a sewing notion in which to stick your pins.

Things You'll Need

• Pinking shears
• Felt
• Ribbon
• Pins
• Stuffing
• Sewing machine
• All-purpose thread
• Buttons, optional
• Embroidery thread, optional

Instructions

1. Use pinking shears to cut 2 pieces of felt that measure 3 inches by 4 inches. Pinking shears give fabric a decorative edge and come in many different designs and sizes.

2. Cut a piece of ribbon that is 6-inches long. Fold the ribbon in half and place it between the 2 pieces of felt centered in the middle of the top edge.

3. Pin the side and top edges of the felt in place, wrong sides together, and sew them into place using a straight stitch.

4. Stuff the pincushion with filling and sew the bottom edge closed.

5. Decorate the pincushion by adding other finishing touches, such as buttons or hand-embroidered stitches.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your pincushion within reach by hanging it on the bobbin winder of your sewing machine.

• Although you can use synthetic felt blends, use 100 percent wool felt. It is more durable and feels nicer, too.

Resources

• Buy a felt pincushion.
• Buy pure wool felt.