Tutorial: Make a pincushion for your sewing machine

I don’t use pins in my sewing that often, but when I do they always end up in a little pile in front of my sewing machine. I take them out of my fabric as it approaches the needle, and then have no convenient place to put the pin. A pincushion like this one would certainly help with that. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make one. The small pincushion is sewn to a long ribbon that you can tie around your sewing machine, so there’s always a handy spot to put your pins.

Click below for her tutorial:

Sewing Machine Pin Cushion DIY, by The Sewing Rabbit

[photo from The Sewing Rabbit]

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

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!