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Hand-y Pincushion

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My hand-y pincushion (with pattern and tute)

This is my hand-y pincushion. When I am sewing at the machine, I am focused, and just don't want to take the time to poke pins into tiny pincushions. I made this pincushion larger so it is easy to just jab or grab and keep sewing!
I used a very soft lightweight faux suede, but really you could use any fabric of your liking (if you are into something a bit creepy, using a flesh-colour fabric for the hand, and a blood red fabric for the bottom "open" end would be fun). You can download the PDF pattern file here: http://www.mediafire.com/?eja2jmmhmmf

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  1. Step 1

    Trace the pattern onto freezer paper and iron onto your fabric. Cut 2 of the hand and one of the end piece. Make sure right sides are facing, and it is time to sew!

  2. Step 2

    Sew all around hand leaving bottom open. Sew end piece to half of wrist area leaving it open, and turn right sides out. Sew a line down from either side of the middle finger so that each of the 3 fingers is defined (do not do this before turning!).


  3. Step 3

    Stuff hand firmly with polyfil, using screwdriver or pen to get stuffing into the fingers and thumb.Ladder-stitch the end piece closed.You now have a hand pincushion that you can leave plain or decorate as you choose!

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Cat Morley

Cat Morley

June 9th, 2008 15:26

That is such a cool idea, thanks for sharing!

cats-rockin-crochet

cats-rockin-crochet

June 9th, 2008 15:30

LOL. Love it!

Digital Misfit

Digital Misfit

June 9th, 2008 15:40

:) Thank you. I dont see the link to my PDF file for the pattern up there, so if you would like a copy of the pattern I used, just message me and I will send you the link!

Irene A.

Irene A.

June 11th, 2008 16:34

LOL! This is just awesome! I'm gonna have to make one ^-^