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Tutorial: Pretty Posy Pincushion

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Tutorial: Pretty Posy Pincushion

Tutorial: Pretty Posy Pincushion

This sweet felt flower arrangement also happens to be a place to hold your sewing pins.  Lauren from Molly and Mama guest blogs at Sew McCool shows how you can make one.  You can make the whole thing with hand stitching – no sewing machine required.  Her tutorial shows how to make the flower basket bottom, as well as all the different types of felt flowers you see in these photos.  You can embellish the miniature blooms with embroidery, beads, buttons, even crocheted flowers.

Click below to go to her tutorial at Sew McCool:

Hand-stitch a felt flower pincushion, by Molly and Mama

[photo from  Molly and Mama on Sew McCool]

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Have you read?

AITA for Copying a Sewing Trend I Saw on Pinterest (But Making It Myself)?

Dear Crafty Readers,

“I saw a sewing trend on Pinterest that I loved — a style that’s everywhere right now.

I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version for myself.

When I shared it online, someone accused me of copying and being unethical.

I wasn’t trying to steal anyone’s work. I was just inspired.

Now I’m second-guessing myself and wondering where the line actually is.

Am I the asshole for making my own version of a sewing trend I saw online?

— Anonymous

This question sits firmly in grey territory — and that’s why it sparks such strong reactions.

Inspiration vs Copying: Where Is the Line?

Sewing has always involved inspiration.

Fashion cycles repeat. Trends resurface. Techniques are shared. But social media has blurred boundaries and amplified accusations.

The problem is that not everyone agrees on where inspiration ends and copying begins.

Sewing Culture Has Changed

Decades ago, sewists learned by:

  • Studying garments

  • Adapting styles

  • Experimenting

Now, online visibility brings:

  • Public judgement

  • Call-outs

  • Ethical debates

What used to be normal learning behaviour is suddenly scrutinised.

Is Making for Yourself Different From Selling?

This is where opinions really split.

Some say:

  • “If it’s for personal use, it’s fine.”

Others argue:

  • “Credit should always be given.”

And some believe:

  • “Trends belong to everyone.”

So… Are They the Asshole?

This one rarely lands in a clear yes or no.

And that’s exactly why it’s worth discussing.

What do you think?
 Have trends changed how we view sewing ethics — or are we overthinking it?