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Pin Head {tUtORiaL}
I've seen darling pinheads made from clay, but I don't know how to manipulate clay. I do, however, know a thing or two about fabric and paper!

This project is easy but a bit messy. If you're not afraid of messy - join me!

*I got my paper images from a quilting magazine. You could use scrapbook paper or wrapping paper as well.

Posted by Mel from Denver, Colorado, United States • Published See Mel's 11 projects »
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  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 1
    Step 1

    Cut off the factory heads of the pins (does that sound gruesome?) with the wire cutters.

    NOTE: You may want to tape the head to your surface so when you snip it off, it won't shoot off somewhere where you can't find it - or poke your eye out!

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 2
    Step 2

    Trim your fabric or paper front and back pieces so they are the same size. I kept mine around 1/2" to 3/4".

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 3
    Step 3

    For the fabric pin head:

    Use a simple stitch to sew front and back piece together.

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 4
    Step 4

    Insert the pin between the front and back pieces. Position the top of the pin in the center of the square.

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 5
    Step 5

    Brush on a generous amount of Mod Podge to one side. Straighten the pin if it gets skewed.

    When front is dry, apply a coat to the other side.

    Repeat application at least 4 times. Make sure each layer thoroughly dries before adding more.

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 6
    Step 6

    If you'd like to add a button:

    Sew the button to one of the fabric pieces before you sew the front and back together.

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 7
    Step 7

    As you apply Mod Podge to the side that has the button, be careful not to get too much on the button. You can scrape it off if it's inevitable.

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 8
    Step 8

    For paper pin heads:

    Apply Mod Podge to the backside of one of the paper pieces.

    Position pin in the center.

    Now apply the podge to backside of the second piece of paper and line it up with the other.

    Press firmly into place.

    Make sure your pin is straight.

    When front is dry, apply a coat to the other side.

    Repeat application at least 4 times. Make sure each layer thoroughly dries before adding more.

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 9
    Step 9

    I suggest you make a few pins at a time to make better use of the mess you are going to make!

    If your pin gets messy while applying the Mod Podge, wait till you're completely done to remove. When it's dry it easily peels off the metal.

    So, I'd love to see the pinheads you create! Send me a link!

  • How to make a pin / slide. Custom Pin Heads - Step 10
    Step 10

    All pincushions in my photos are Tuffets, a Schnibbles pattern.

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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
soooo sweet and so adorable, and cool awesome!!! wooow i like this.thanks for the great tute and sharing!
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