A few weeks ago, I started taking an interest in sewing and watching DIY sewing hacks online, I also began sewing some really interesting projects that I saw. One major problem that I always encounter is losing the needles and pins I’ve used. I considered buying pincushions at the nearest store but since I’m already learning how to sew, I thought why not try to make one for myself instead of buying. That’s when I found this cute do it yourself star shape pincushion, what I loved about this is its size and ability to stack more pins and needles than usual, I enjoyed every second of making it, it was easy, quick, and cheap because instead of buying fabrics you can just use leftover or old fabrics that you already have. Thanks to sewingtimes on YouTube for this wonderful tutorial.

Materials:

  • 5 pcs 7.5㎝ × 7.5㎝ (3″ × 3″), red fabric
  • 5 pcs 7.5㎝ × 7.5㎝ (3″ × 3″), white patterned fabric
  • 5 pcs 7.5㎝ × 7.5㎝ (3″ × 3″), striped fabric
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Button
  • A pair of scissors
  • Needle and thread

Directions:

Step 1

Pick the patterned white fabric and stack 2 pieces with both fronts facing each other. Mark 1cm on the top and bottom on one side. Sew the fabrics together then open it up, stack another fabric on one side and repeat the process until the last piece. Once you’ve sewed the fabrics, you’ll end up with a star shape, find the center, and sew a button. Set the first star aside.

How to make DIY star pincushion
Image Credit: sewingtimes via YouTube

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Step 2

Do the same process on the red fabrics but this time sew the striped fabrics between the gaps of the red star, after hand sewing the 2-star shapes, join the first-star fabric and sew all the way around, leaving only a small opening to be able to pull the fabric inside out. Fill the insides with polyester fabric and close the small opening with a blind stitch.

Star pincushion sewing tutorial for beginners
Image Credit: sewingtimes via YouTube

 

*Thanks to sewingtimes on YouTube for all these adorable images. Follow their channel for more tutorials like this one.

How to make DIY Star Pincushion

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Elle Ann

With a flair and passion for writing, crafting, and cooking, I've embarked on a mission to discover promising content and turn it into simplified tutorials to help readers whip up their own nifty crafts and delicious food.
Food for me is an art form, so I get my kicks from playing around with flavors and ingredients. And, if you can't find me in the kitchen, I'm probably lurking in a cozy café, sipping on some coffee while indulging in my favorite burnt Basque cheesecake with either a book or phone in hand, of course.

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