Then take your cushion and carefully push the bottom into the can.Īt this point, you could be done. To secure your cushion into the base, take some hot glue and make a line all along the inside edge of the can. When you have it full and gathered, tie the two ends of string into a knot. Be careful when you get to the end not to break your thread. Now carefully pull the threads tight and stuff with fiberfill as you go. Using some string or really sturdy thread, do a running stitch around the circle, about 1/4″ from the edge. (Or if you are using fabric, you can attach it with hot glue.) Let it dry for at least an hour.įor the top, you need to cut a piece of fabric into a circle shape about 9″ across. Next you want to use mod podge to attach your paper. I inked the edge of my paper to add dimension. (You could use fabric instead if you prefer.) Next you need to measure your can and cut a strip of paper to wrap around it. Most of it will be covered, the most important part is the top rim and bottom edge. Wash and dry it really well, then give it a couple coats of spray paint. The first thing you need to do is make some tuna sandwiches so you have a can to work with.
#Pin cushion how to
I’m going to show you how to make your own. But I didn’t have any teacups layin’ around, so I used what I had.
I’ve seen some really cute pincushions made inside of teacups. I’ve been using one of those ugly tomato things for years. I’ve been doing a lot of sewing lately, and I decided it was high time I had a cute pin cushion. I’m sure the construction crew wonders why the heck I keep taking pictures of cans and fabric.
Just pulled two loaves of pineapple cranberry zucchini bread out of the oven. I needed to be here in case they had any questions, so I’ve been crafting and baking all morning. Hopefully we can sneak in a BBQ or two before the snow flies. We are getting so close to being done I can almost taste the grilled chicken. Roofers are in the process of laying shingles on our deck roof.