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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.

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