PIN CUSHION FOR SEWING MACHINE

PIN CUSHION FOR SEWING MACHINE

...a quick tutorial on how to make a pin cushion to fit your machine that will tie right onto the arm of the machine and keep your pins close at hand.

Supplies you'll need:

-scrap pieces of fabric

-matching ribbon

You'll have to choose the shape for your pin cushion based on your sewing machine. I utilized the long flat section under the reverse button on my machine to place my pin cushion, so I cut two pieces of scrap fabric to fit that shape.

Then I measured around the arm of the machine where the pin cushion would be tied, and cut two pieces of 1/4" wide satin ribbon to a total of 1.5 times the circumference of the arm. This will allow you ample room to tie the pin cushion on to the machine.

Once you have your fabric and ribbon cut, pin the fabric right sides together, adding the ribbon to the seams. You'll want to sew about 90% of the outer seam (including over both ribbons), leaving the last inch or so open to stuff with stuffing. It's really like making a throw pillow, but a miniature version with two ribbons sticking out.

Next, you'll turn the pin cushion right side out and use your scissors to push out the corners (if you have a square shape).

Add the stuffing through the opening and fill it up as much as you can. Don't worry about putting too much stuffing in it...you can't go wrong with really stuffing it full.

Finally, some quick hand sewing to close the seam and you're all set.

In a few minutes you have a great accessory for your sewing machine that should make sewing that much easier.

I have since found out that I can also change the way my pin cushion sits and line it up on the inside of the arm. This will probably be useful if I do any really intricate sewing and need to have the pins right next to my hand.

Here is a view of the back of the machine where the pin cushion is tied...you can see how you might have to account for the power cord and on/off switch when you choose your pin cushion placement.

I hope you enjoy this project and can find the time to make your own sewing machine pin cushion!

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Fat Quarters are made of eight coordinating fabrics that are designed to go together in a quilt, tote or any sewing project.

Fashion Collections are made of eight coordinating fabrics that are designed to go together in a quilt, tote or any sewing project.

Creative Cuts Fun Factor Super Stax, 8 Fat Quarters:•One 18" x 21" piece of each design

•100 percent cotton

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The Creative Cuts Stax Fat Quarter Bundle is a collection of five different textured pieces. This premium quilting fabric is pre-cut and ready to sew.

Creative Cuts Stax 5pc Fat Quarter Bundle, Textured:

•Premium quilting fabric

•Collection of 5 different colors

•Size: 18" x 21"

•100 percent cotton

•Pre-cut and ready to sew

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INTERFACING:

The Pellon Woven Sew-In Interfacing is a cotton/poly sew-in interfacing for light to midweight fabrics.

Pellon Woven Sew-In Interfacing:

•Cotton/poly sew-in interfacing

•For light to midweight fabrics

•Traditional product for apparel

•Care instructions: machine wash cold; tumble dry low or dry clean

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OTHER THINGS TO SEW

RAG BALLS FOR DISPLAY

CHALKBOARD LABELS TO ERASE

STORE KITCHEN MAGNETS INSIDE DOOR OF CABINET TO LESSEN CLUTTER

PEG BOARD FOR CRAFTS - RIBBONS ETC

LARGE PAPER HOLDER FOR GIFT WRAPPING

JEWELRY ON HOOKS AND IN DRAWERS

ALL LONGSLEEVES IN ONE SECTION ALL DRESSES IN ONE SECTION

TOWEL RACK FOR HANGING SCARVES

BATHROOM

DOOR POCKETS FOR STORING TOLITERIES

CLOTHES BALLET FOR HANING CLOTHES INSIDE

SHOWER CURTAIN LINER WITH STORAGE POCKETS

LINEN CLOSETS

MEDICATIONS CLEANING SUPPLIES SLEETS IN BOTTOM

LABEL BOXES. PUT WALL PAPER IN BACK OF SHELVES FOR GOOD LOOKS

GARAGE: TOOLS AND HDWARE

PUT IN PLASTIC BOXES: BATTERIES, NAILS AND SCREWS ETC

PAINTER TAPE TO LABEL THE AREAS