7 options for stuffing a pincushion

August 23, 2016 by Anne Weaver

If you’re looking for a quick but satisfying project to make, may I suggest a pincushion? There are plenty of sewing patterns and tutorials available to make a pincushion any way you could imagine. You also have a choice in how you stuff them. Poly-fil is the most common, but there are other options too. Heather fromThe Sewing Loft looks at 7 materials you can use to fill your pincushions. Go to her blog to read all about them!

Sewing Pincushions are also called Emery Bag as they contain Emery powder and oxide iron that removes rust from pins and needles. Emery pinch cushions can be bought here.

Click below for her post:

Pincushion Stuffing Options, by The Sewing Loft

[photo from The Sewing Loft]

Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out this fun sewing book for making pincushions.

Have you read?

Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.