Tutorial: Give a fresh new look to your tomato pincushion

October 5, 2016 by Anne Weaver

You know the tomato pincushion that everyone has? Ana from The Lost Apron shows how you can update your traditional red tomato pincushion by giving it a new fabric outside. Neat idea! It keeps the classic tomato shape but the different fabric gives it an unexpected twist. She chose a pink gingham which has a sweet retro feel to it. Use florals, stripes, any design that suits your fancy.

Click below for her tutorial:

Gingham Tomato Pincushion, by The Lost Apron

[via Threading My Way]

[photo from The Lost Apron]

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.

Comments

Ana from The Lost Apron says
October 10, 2016 at 4:06 pm
Thank you Anne for sharing my tutorial. Be sure to visit my Tutorials page that is updated all the time: http://www.thelostapron.com/tutorials.html

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.