So I have suddenly become a major fan of Google+ and as I a was surfing through and adding people to my circles I found this fab video by Professor Pincushion, who was showing people how to turn a vintage planter into a pincushion. Anyway as soon as I watched this I knew I had to try it. So here is a blog showing you the process and how the final product looked!
Below is Professor Pincushion's original video.
Making The Pincushion:
Step 1: The Supplies.
- Planter
- Material
- Trim
- Baking Paper
- Stuffing
- Needles
- Thread
- Glue
- Scissors
- Sewing Gauge
- Pen
Step 2: Measuring the planter.
My planter was 8cm at is widest part and once I had multiplied it by 3, I needed a circle with a width of 24cm.
Step 3: Drawing the Circle.
NOTE: Since I didn't have any pattern paper I used baking paper.
Step 4: Cutting Out the Circle
Step 5: Cutting Out The Circle Pattern.
Step 6: Sewing Round the Material
Step 7: Pulling It In, Stuffing It & Closing It.
Step 8: Gluing the Cushion To the Planner.
Step 9: Trim
As you can see I took some artistic license at this point and added a bow to the back.
Finished Product:
As you can see mine is certainly not as neat as Professor Pincushion's, but I am absolutely in love with it and it was quick and fun to make. So I recommend you all give it a go!
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