DIY Finger Pin Cushion in 10 Minutes!

DIY Finger Pin Cushion 14blank630x20 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!blank630x20

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. blank630x20
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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.

 

Instructions

This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

These are the basics of what you need along with a glue gun. This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

You can decorate them using all types of items. This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

Place a large glob of hot glue in the bottom of your cap. This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

Squeeze and push your pom pom down into it firmly.  This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

Decorate as desired. This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

Measure your elastic. This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

Glue the elastic onto the bottom. This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20 This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20DIY Finger Pin Cushion 14blank630x20 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!blank630x20 This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20 This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20 This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20 This tiny 10 minute pin cushion is a huge help for anyone who sews. Made using a lid from a plastic bottles you can make it any color or style you want!blank630x20

 

20 Comments

  3. Jerri
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    I like your idea of the finger pin cushion. I have made those in the past but I did mine with material and stuffing or cotton balls.
    What I did was measured what length of elastic I needed to go around the finger then I glued the ends of elastic to the inside the cap. I then took a small piece of material cut it in a small square just big enough to stuff it so that it will be tight. I put small amount of hot glue around the stuffing or cotton balls (1-2) folded up the material one side @ a time then I put glue to finish sealing it up. I then put hot glue around inside the cap and put bottom side down in the cap then pushed remaining loose ends of material inside the cap. I made sm, med and lg ones and they sold like hot cakes I almost couldn’t keep up. LOL
    I think I got $1.00 early and depending where I was I got $1.25-$1.50 for them. It may sound like more work but it really isn’t. Just thought I would share with you all.
    P.S. I liked using cotton balls better but depending on the size of your capof how many to use.
    Let me know if you should try it so I will know if you liked that way.

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  7. Sherry
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    These are absolutely precious! While I do think that 3″ is a bit too long, the whole idea and the look of these little guys makes a person smile.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Donna Salvador
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    Great idea…and I just thought of this…for those who don’t want to wear it on your finger…glue a magnet on the bottom and pop it on your sewing machine…or make one of each!

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