Pincushion Ring

How to make a pincushion ring

Posted by Alma Stoller

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Inspired by the pincushion ring the adorable and insanely talented Mondo Guerra often wore on Project Runway, I decided to make my own.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Glue
  • Stuffing
  • Fabric
  • Elastic
  • Bottle Cap

Steps (10 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Start by piercing two holes on the back of a bottle cap.

  2. 2

    Thread a strip of elastic and make a knot on the inside of the cap.

  3. 3

    Add glue to the knot to hold it in place. Set it aside

  4. 4

    Cut a circular piece of fabric and a slightly smaller piece of felt.

  5. 5

    Stitch around the fabric.

  6. 6

    Pull the thread to gather.

  7. 7

    Stuff with roving or polyfil stuffing.

  8. 8

    Add glue to the bottle cap and stuff the pin cushion inside.

  9. 9

    Let it dry.

  10. 10

    Decorate the outside as you wish.