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Tutorial: Fabric covered magnetic pinkeeper

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Tutorial: Fabric covered magnetic pinkeeper

Tutorial: Fabric covered magnetic pinkeeper

My favorite pincushions are the magnetic ones.  Red Brolly shows how you can make this handy magnetic needlekeep.  Keep it near you while you’re sewing to hold the needles and pins you need for the project.  It’s a quick project, one you can complete in just 30 minutes. A giant fabric covered button makes the base.  They’re pretty just left plain, or you can embellish the edges with scraps of fancy trims.  This would make a great gift for a sewy friend! For the tutorial, click the link below:

Magnetic pinkeep, by Red Brolly

[photo from Red Brolly]

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

Comments

  1. Love this idea, can you tell if there is any truth in ” One should not leave a magnetic Pinkeep near a computerised sewing machine.”

    • I am not an expert, but I would think it would depend on how strong a magnet and how close to the machine. If you’re worried, I’d ask at your sewing machine dealer. –Anne

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.