How to make a Pin Cushion Tutorial (Bracelet style)

Today I’m sharing with you a fun handmade gift you can make for your sewist friend. It’s extremely practical – I can’t tell you how many times I have to move my pin cushion so it’s in reach. This pincushion stays with you – so a pin is there right when you need it!

For this project you will need:

2 Five inch squares of fleece, cuddle or flannel

Hinge bracelet (found in jewelry section of hobby store)

Steel wool (fine)

Mason jar lid (can substitute sturdy cardboard)

Sewing charms, knick knacks, upcycled jewelry

Xacto knife

Scrap of Velcro ( about ¾ an inch long)

Glue gun and glue sticks

Needle and thread

Step 1 – Form the cushion section.

This doesn’t need to be perfect – cut off the corners of the 5 inch square so it’s a roughly round shape.

Then take you needle and thread and quickly sew a running stitch around the edge.

It doesn’t need to be exact, keep it about a quarter of an inch from the edge.

Start to gather the the fabric together, but leave a gap.

Now stuff the center with steel wool. Fill it to the desired firmness.

Then sew the gap shut.

Step 2 – Form the base

Using the mason jar lid or cardboard circle lay it on the other fabric square and trace an

inch border around it and cut out the circle.

Then glue the edge of the circle over the lip of the jar.

Then glue the pincushion to the top , covering the rest of the lid.

Glue knick knacks and embellishments around the edge to finish.

Step 3 – Add the bracelet

Flip the Pincushion over and cut a slit in the fabric large enough for the bracelet top to fit through.

Take the loop section of the Velcro and glue onto the lid behind the fabric.

Then glue the hook section to the top of the bracelet.

Now the pincushion can come off the bracelet or stay on it.

This is perfect for sewing.

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