DIY Time
It’s DIY Time again, where I post something you can do yourself rather than buy, which is a money saver, and can be just plain fun! Some of these posts are crafts, sewing projects, re-purposed ideas, homemade cleaners, homemade health aids, tutorials, and the like.
Here is a super fast no-sew tutorial that you could put together in under five minutes, the tea cup pin cushion tutorial. This would be a great project even for a preschooler to make, since it would make a lovely gift with little effort.
What You Will Need:
- tea cup or mug
- square scrap of fabric (can use re-purposed old clothes), approximately 7”x7”-depends on size of cup
- fabric scissors
- rubber band or hairband
- batting or re-purpose other material for stuffing
The How-to:
- Place batting or stuffing on the back side of the fabric (or the wrong side of the fabric), and gather the fabric together.
- Secure the rubber band around the base of the fabric.
- Cut excess bulk fabric off if desired, and place batting-stuffed fabric in the tea cup.
- Enjoy, use it, or gift it away!
The Verdict: This is an amazingly fast tutorial comes alive rapidly. The tea cup pin cushion would make a great Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation Day gift.
Have you tried making a mason jar pin cushion?
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Cute pincushion in a mug! Thanks for the tuto 😉
You’re welcome. So easy to do!
Great idea and tutorial. My grandson’s preschool has a Christmas Faire every year for a fundraising event and sell only handmade items. I’m always looking for new ideas – this one is great! Thanks again! Saw you at the Simple Lives Thursday hop!
Hi Vickie, This would be perfect for a handmade fundraiser. Thanks for sharing and visiting!
Cute idea! I have some colored glass votive candle holders that would be perfect for this.
Pin cushion rings were fun to make too, not sure if I can link, but a simple tutorial for them is at http://marymansonquilts.blogspot.com/2012/12/pincushion-rings_10.html
Hi Mary, Thanks for visiting! That is a creative idea. What great re-purposing!
What a great idea! Thanks for the tutorial:)
Hi Madeleine, You are welcome! This tutorial comes together REALLY quickly! Thanks for visiting!