12 wonderful ideas for true lovers of sewing: a DIY pincushion

A pincushion is an essential tool in any self-respecting sewing expert's sewing kit. In fact, when sewing it is essential to have an object like this to prevent pins from getting lost and also to be able to find them easily and without pricking yourself when reaching for them.

There are many ways to create your own DIY pincushion: you can choose the shape, size, color according to your personality and tastes (and they also make great gifts). Let's find out together some interesting ways to make a DIY pincushion.

1. Classic cushion

For lovers of tradition, the ideal is a classic cushion. This is very simple to make and has padded fabric (using wadding or sponge), perhaps embellished with a central button or other appliques such as beads or flowers.

2. Pincushion jar

For more practical tastes and those who like  space-saving solutions, a pincushion can be made from a glass or plastic jar. You can use glass jam or baby food jars, for example. In this case, the padding is be mounted on the lid, covering it in fabric and decorating the jar with ribbons, buttons, decorations and any other appliques.

3. Coffee cup

If you have a coffee cup that you no longer use, don't throw it away: it can become a wonderful sewing accessory. Make a pincushion by gluing the pin cushion to the cup and the cup to the saucer. This will also be useful for placing spools of cotton, measuring tape, scissors alongside it.

4. Bracelet

This is also a great idea for practical people, who always want to have everything to hand. With an old strap, a broken watch or a thick rubber band, make a pincushion bracelet. Quick and easy to make and use!

5. Picture frame

Even a picture frame can become a practical pincushion; just glue the cushion directly onto the inside panel of the frame and let it dry in place.

6. Spools

How about recycling an old spool of cotton? You will give new life to an object destined for the garbage and you will create a very original accessory.

7. Sewing machine headband

If you want to have your pincushion near the sewing machine, make a band to tie over the machine (which will look like a headband). All you need is some colored fabric, a Velcro strip to secure it with and some wadding or sponge padding.

8. Teapot

How about hiding your pincushion in a teapot? Just close the lid to secure the needles and pins and you can use the teapot as a storage box for the cotton, tape measure and scissors you need for your work.

9. Sewing machine knob

If you don't want to overfill your sewing box, you can glue the pin cushion directly onto the knob of the sewing machine. It will always be in reach and you won't need to put it away once the job is done.

10. Egg cup

Even an old egg cup can become a useful pincushion.

11. Rings

With an old ring or rubber bands, you can make a finger pincushion.

12. Remote control holder

For those who love to sew sitting in an armchair or on the sofa (perhaps while watching TV), a winning idea is to transform the armrest remote control holder into a small sewing kit: just sew a cushion on the top and fill the pockets with your accessories and you're done.

Which idea do you like the most?