September 13th, 2012
How to make a Wrist Pincushion.
Pincushions are a sewing essential but sometimes they can be cumbersome. Sometimes they can even get lost while working in a cluttered space or stolen away if you have cats. Attaching the pincushion to a wrist solves all these issues.
You will need:
A store bought miniature pincushion 1.5 to 2 inches across or 5 inch diameter.
Velcro
A wrist band
Scissors
Needle and matching thread
Measuring tape
Pins
Or
Medium weight cotton
Sawdust
Plastic wrap
Sweat material/stretchy material
Sewing machine
Velcro
Scissor
Matching thread
Measuring tape
Pins
Simple Method:
Step One:
Cut open the wrist band so you have a long rectangle. Measure the wrist. Sew the ends closed with a 1 inch overlap.
Step Two:
Measure and cut Velcro. Pin to edge of wrist band. It should fit snugly when closed.
Step Three:
Sew pincushion to center of wrist band.
Step Four:
Sew up a storm.
Complicate Method:
Step One:
Decide what size pincushion you want. Lay out a sheet of plastic, pour sawdust into center and pull up edges and twist. Fasten off with thread. Note the sawdust will lose size and become compact when wrapped in plastic.
Step Two:
Cover the sawdust with cotton. You can tailor the covering by make a ball shape. Sew with sewing machine. Using a needle and thread, close the opening, leave a length of thread. Do not cut. A pattern can be found here, ball pattern.
Step Three:
Cut a length of sweat material 5 inches across and X long. X is the length around the wrist plus 1 inch overlap and 1 inch for seams, 1/2 inch on each side. Using sewing machine, sew wrist band. The end result should be 2 inches wide and 1 inch longer than the length of your wrist.
Step Four:
Pin Velcro to edges to wrist band. Sew Velcro on with sewing machine.
Step Five:
Using needle and length of thread left on pincushion, attach wrist band to pincushion. It should be centered in the wrist band. Fasten off thread. Make sure it is very secure.
Step Six:
Sew up a storm.
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