This is a pretty simple project, but after mass production, I've learned a few tricks that I'd like to remember incase I make more.
A charm pack makes about 9 pincushions like the ones below.
Cut 1 1/2 inch strips
pick 4 contrasting strips
sew together
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press seams open (less bulk for pins to go through finished product)
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cut a back to match
Sew with right sides together back stitching at beginning and end. Sew all the way around leaving a 2 inch open on one side, about the distance of 2 squares. (catch the seam just inside the second square)
Trim the corners being careful not to clip sewing line.
Turn right side out being careful of the seam in the opening.
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Push out corners with something like this:
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Press
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Be careful to press the opening.
linked:
crazy mom (I love the pincushion in Amanda Jean's post this morning. will have to try this week!)
fabric frenzie friday
Four at a time makes for great gifts! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery effective and a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, thank you!
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