Post on 28-Jan-2015
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How to:
make a simple & speedy square pincushion(that looks a lot more fancy than it really is)
kootoyoo…click & stitch
• All we need for this super cute pincushion: is a square of fabric, your sewing machine (you can make it by hand though), a long needle, & some embroidery floss.
• This one looks really special because of all the hand stitching on the napkin but I really like the frayed look too. Or, you could make it in reverse & have hidden seams.
Other fabric options:
-Hankerchief
-Napkin
-Old pillowcase
-Worn out tablecloth
-Lovely new designer fabric
Step 2:
• Fold the fabric in half with wrong sides together.
Step 3:
• Machine stitch along the short sides.
Step 4:
• Use a ¼ inch seam allowance.
Step 5:
• Now bring the two short sides in to meet in the middle as pictured.
Step 6:
• From the centre point machine along one seam only.
Step 7:
• Pin about an inch from the centre point so that you know where to begin your line of stitching. You can just use your eye – go on be brave.
Step 8:
• Once you’ve machine the last seam your pincushion should look something like this
See the opening here?
Step 9:
• Stuff your pincushion.
Step 10:
• Stuff the pincushion so it’s nice & plump.
Step 11:
• Back stitch the stuffing hole closed.
Step 12:
• Choose buttons for the top & base of the pincushion. This hides the point of the seams & helps the cushion to sit nicely.
Step 13:
• You need a big long needle so that you can get easily through the thickness of the pincushion.
• Hide your knot by entering the cushion at the edge somewhere & bringing the needle out at the centre of the back of the pincushion.
Step 14:
• Then pulling the knot firmly but slowly through the pincushion until you feel the resistance at the centre point.
Step 15:
• Just make a couple of stitches at the centre point before you sandwich the cushion between your buttons.
Step 16:
• Once you’ve sewn the button on securely, bring your needle up at the bottom of the cushion.
Step 17:
• Wrap the floss around the button a couple of times & knot off. Snip of the floss nice & close to the button.
Finished
• You’re done!• Absolutely, positively cheater craft.
Super speedy & super cute. Copyright © kootoyoo 2009
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