Hello there,

Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor today. I am happy to present this easy sewing tutorial for a cute and simple pincushion.

FREE SEWING TUTORIAL: Easy Pincushion

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MATERIALS:

1. Fabric scraps
2. Coordinating thread
3. Polyester filling
4. Assorted buttons
5. Regular hand needle

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Gather the materials to create the pincushion.  You can use your scraps to make this.

2.  Cut squares or circles with a 4”x 4” measurement. Stitch the sides or the circle circumference, leaving a 2” opening on one side.

3.  Turn the pincushion to the right side of the fabric and press it flat.

4. Insert the stuff filling on your pincushion

5. Close the pincushion 2” opening

6. Then, mark the center of the pincushion and stitch it, sending the thread to the side, making a cross in the middle of it.  Pull the thread and finally, place the button on the center of the pincushion.

And that is ready!

Thank you for reading our blog and happy sewing 🙂

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Hello everyone,

Thank you for stopping by today.

This is our newest free sewing pattern:  The Beanie Hat!

This is an extremely easy project for new sewist with some cardigan knit scraps on your closet 😉

The printable PDF sewing pattern is added at the end of this post.

Enjoy!

PRINTING LAYOUT

MATERIALS:

1/8 YARD OF CARDIGAN MEDIUM WEIGHT KNIT FABRIC

COORDINATING THREAD

SEWING TUTORIAL:

Cut the fabric using the pattern at the end of this post.

Fold the hat in half and stitch the curved area on the top of the hat and the side seam with a zig zag stitch or serger.

Now, fold the hat again, matching the inner curves and  stitch them together.  Press them flat.

Finally, fold the hem of the hat with 1 1/2 inch.  Then, use either a zig zag stitch or a twin needle.

NOW, ENJOY YOUR BEANIE HAT 🙂