Searching for a fun sewing project?
Try making this sunflower pin cushion!
I absolutely love this idea byJelly Roll Club.
Image by Jelly Roll Club via YouTube
If you are a fan of sunflowers, this is the perfect project for you!
A pincushion is a small cushion mostly stuffed with polyfiber fill, used to store pins and needles.
attempt to make it at home.
It is a quick and easy project it’s possible for you to finish in just a few minutes!
Watch the video below for full instructions.
Step 2:
Get one of the bases and cut an x in the middle.
Run basting stitches all the way around the circle of the flower center using the tracing as the guide.
Place the base inside and pull the thread tight.
Cut the thread and clip the fabric all the way around the circle.
Step 3:
Partially stuff it with the filling.
Step 5:
Take one 3.5 square and fold it twice.
Trace, then cut.
Do the same for the remaining squares.
Use clips to keep them folded.
Baste one petal on the curved side 1/4 away from the edge.
Gently pull the thread, not too tight.
Do not cut the thread, continue adding the remaining petals.
Step 6:
Put a needle on both ends of the petals.
Tie the first end on the back side of the base.
Pin the first petal in place.
Distribute the petals all around the flower petals.
Tighten them up and pin them in place.
Glue them in place.
Allow to dry for a few hours.
Step 7:
Get the two remaining bases and place them on the back of the sunflower.
Pin them in place.
