About

Cost: $ $ $ $ $

Difficulty: • • • • •

Time: 40 mins

Turn an almond can in to a pincushion

Posted by Susan P. • Published 11th August 2011 • See Susan P.'s 5 projects »

Print • Embed

silentband favorited Tin Can Pincushion 26 May 17:09
Youghurt Jaja favorited Tin Can Pincushion 27 Oct 19:28

Step 1
I saved some 6oz. flavored almond cans (we've got lots :)), not knowing how I was going to use it....

Well, as they say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree (I know that is usually used for a mother/daughter reference, but you get the drift) because although my craft does not involve sewing, I can use it in the sewing room!
Step 2
I started by cutting a piece of scrap fabric the circumference of the can, basically 11.5 x 2.5, and mod-podged it to the side.
Step 3
I stuffed the can with fiberfill
Step 4
Then took my 5" diameter piece of fabric and filled it in my hand...this will give some loftiness to the cushion...
Step 5
And stuffed it down into the sides,
Step 6
making sure to center the circle
Step 7
I didn't want to just throw the plastic top away, so I cut it out in the shape of a funky flower
Step 8
...and mod-podged some fabric to it. I used a cute piece of felt for the flower center
Step 9
And glued the funky flower to the pincushion
Step 10
I love it and it looks soooo cute in my sewing room

Made this project? Share your version »

Comments

Susan P. · 5 projects 13th August 2011

Hi Bernadette, No. You don't glue. Just pack it in and it will keep. Every once in a while I have to adjust it, but it stays pretty well

Bernardette D. · Lovington, New Mexico, US · 2 projects 12th August 2011

do you glue the fabric filled coushin to the can on the inside or do you just leave it like that?

Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects 11th August 2011

I really need a new pin cushion. This is fabulous. I have to give this a try!! Thanks for sharing ^_^

Mallory Howard · Overland Park, Kansas, US · 6 projects 11th August 2011

That's great! I have those little red tomatoes and whenever I push the pins too far into them they poke me through the bottom. With this they wont! Great idea and great way to recycle!