How to Make an Easy Wrist Pincushion at Home

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A wrist pincushion is a fantastic, hands-free tool for sewists and crafters. It keeps your pins within arm’s reach, making your sewing projects quicker and more efficient. And the best part? You can make your very own wrist pincushion at home with just a few basic supplies!

In this DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a cute and functional wrist pincushion from scratch, step by step. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this project is simple, fun, and customizable!

Materials Needed:
Fabric (cotton or any sturdy fabric)
Felt or soft padding material
Needle and thread (in a color matching the fabric)
Scissors
Elastic band (approximately 7 inches or 18 cm, depending on wrist size)
Pins (to hold things in place while sewing)
A small button or embellishment (optional, for decoration)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Cut Your Fabric
Start by fabric that i just placed sides together and then use tape to just draw trace a circle around this particular is about  roughly 3.5 inch or 9 cm inches in diameter.
cutting a fabric into a circle, This will be the base of your pincushion.

Step 2: Assemble the Pincushion
Place your fabric pieces (the top fabric and the felt) right sides together. Pin them in place to prevent shifting while you sew. Leave a small opening on one side so that you can turn it inside out later.

Step 3: Sew Around the Edges
Using a simple straight stitch, sew around the edges of the fabric, leaving the small opening. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and end to secure the stitching.

Step 4: Turn and Stuff the Pincushion
Once you’ve finished sewing, carefully turn the fabric right side out through the small opening you left. Use a Scissors ora  pencil to gently push out the edges to get nice, sharp corners.Then, stuff the pincushion with a bit of polyfill but not overly packed. The goal is to make it cushiony enough for pins but not so tight that it feels stiff.

Step 5: Close the Opening
After the pincushion has been filled to your desired firmness, close the opening by hand-stitching it securely with a needle and thread. Ensure the stitches are neat and strong, as this will prevent the filling from escaping.

Step 6: Finish the Flower
Choose your any thread you want and use a meter long. Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end.
 Find the middle of the pincushion and push the needle through.
Tighten that first stitch as much as possible before drawing the needle back through the other side. With every loop that you make, make the next one opposite.
Continue looping through the bottom and bringing the needle through until you have eight equal divisions. Tie a knot as close as possible to the center of where you last brought the needle through. Trim the excess thread above the knot.
you can sew a small button or bead in the very center of the flower to cover the knot and add a decorative finishing touch.

Step 7: Add Wrist 
Cut one rectangle from the fabric with the length and the width of about 2.5 × 12 inch or 6 × 30cm.
 This will be the wrist strap.
Fold the wrist strap in half with the right sides together and sew along the long edge. 
Cut the elastic band to 1× 7 inch or 2×18 cm and thread it through the gap using a safety pin. Sew the ends of the elastic band together and close the gap.
Sew the strap to the middle of one of the circles, making sure the seam is on the wrong side of the fabric.

Step 8: Test It Out!
Try your new wrist pincushion on for size! You should be able to slip it on comfortably around your wrist, and it should hold a good number of pins for easy access while you sew.

Tips for Customizing Your Wrist Pincushion:

Add a Fun Decoration: Once your pincushion is done, you can stitch on little embellishments like buttons, lace, or ribbons to make it unique and fun.
Use Recycled Materials: Instead of buying new fabric, try using old clothes or fabric scraps you already have around the house for an eco-friendly project.
Make a Matching Set: If you love the pincushion idea, consider making a matching needle holder or thread holder using the same fabric!

Conclusion

A homemade wrist pincushion is an easy and functional project that enhances your sewing experience. By following these steps, you can create a simple yet practical tool that keeps your pins readily accessible while you work. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sewer, this project can be completed in a short amount of time and with minimal materials.

Watch the Full Tutorial on YouTube!

If you’d prefer to see this process in action, head over to my YouTube tutorial where I walk you through every step, from cutting the fabric to styling your Wrist Pincushion. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed the video!


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