Quirky Fabric Pin

Keep your favorite shape close to your heart with this cute pin.

Posted by Hannah of The Outfit Repeater

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Using a few common household objects, a DIY pattern, and a brooch back; you can make a plethora of cute pins in no time at all.

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Paper
  • Fabric
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard
  • Brooch Back
  • Clothes Pins

Steps (9 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Choose a plain clip art image and print it out on paper. A simple Google search should aid in your quest or you can even create your own using a cookie cutter.

    Cut out your pattern and trace it with a pencil on the wrong side of your chosen fabric.

  2. 2

    Cut your shape out of your fabric.

  3. 3

    Glue your fabric shape down on stiff cardboard. This could also be done on felt or another heavy material. Anything that would keep the fabric shape stiff.

  4. 4

    Cut out both your shape and the cardboard. (They're glued together so it shouldn't be too much of a problem.)

  5. 5

    OPTIONAL: Use clothes pins or a heavy object to keep the fabric glued to the cardboard while it dries.

  6. 6

    Glue a brooch backing onto your shape when it's dry.

  7. 7

    You can also use a self adhesive brooch backing if that's simpler for you.

  8. 8

    Have fun creating lots of new shapes to wear!

  9. 9

    TIP: An idea for interesting fabrics is to use an old make-up case. They are sold for for cheap at dollar stores and other retailers + many beauty subscription services send them for free every month. They have lots of interesting patterns and textures that would be harder to find at a fabric store.