This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using the lid from a plastic bottle you can make it any color or style you want! Great for keeping pins handy and putting pins back as you pull them out.  Give them as gifts with a matching set of pins.

And if you’re a gum chewer you gotta check out our Chewing Gum Holder/Saver we made using this same type of lid.  For many more upcycle ideas using plastic bottles visit our Plastic Bottle Crafts.

Pin Cushion Supplies

Note: The pom pom must be large enough to squeeze into the lid and give a nice puffy, thick surface. The 1" size is too small. The one's shown measured about 1 3/8" which "might" be considered 1 1/2" size. (I purchased mine  in a large bag of mixed sizes.) The  lids come in a variety of colors or you could also spray paint them if desired. The ones shown were kept as is.

• Lid from plastic soda bottles.
• Large Pom Pom (mine were at least 1 3/8"  in diameter.)
• 3/8" Elastic strip about. 3" in length.
• Hot Glue Gun
• Extras: Ribbon, Ric Rac, jewels, buttons etc.

 

Instructions

These are the basics of what you need along with a glue gun.

You can decorate them using all types of items.

Place a large glob of hot glue in the bottom of your cap.

Squeeze and push your pom pom down into it firmly. 

Decorate as desired.

Measure your elastic.

Glue the elastic onto the bottom.