How to Make the Perfect Apple Pincushion
Are you looking for a delightful way to keep your sewing needles safe and organized?
The Apple Pincushion Pattern is here to add a touch of charm and practicality to your sewing space. Designed with care this pattern blends functionality and style, making it a perfect project for crafters of all skill levels.
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Why You'll Love the Apple Pincushion
This pattern is more than just a sewing project—it's a creative journey! With its adorable design, sturdy construction, and clever use of felt leaves as needle keepers, the Apple Pincushion is both beautiful and practical. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sewist, this pattern will inspire your inner maker.
Key benefits of this project include:
- Easy Customisation: Choose your favourite fabrics to create a pincushion that matches your personality or sewing room decor.
- Perfect for Scraps: Large pieces of fabric aren't required to sew this pincushion, it's perfect for using favourite, saved scraps.
- Fussy Cutting: The design is PERFECT for fussy cutting and highlighting favourite pieces of prints.
- Handmade Charm: The hand-sewn dimples and button details make each pincushion unique.
- Functional Design: The compact size and felt leaves ensure your needles and pins stay organized and accessible.
- Giftability: These pincushions make perfect gift for the sewists and quilters in your life.
- Mix of Techniques: You'll whizz this pincushion together on the sewing machine and then finish it by hand. It's a perfect combination of machine and hand finishing.
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Materials You'll Need
Gather these essential tools and materials before starting your Apple Pincushion:
- Small fabric pieces (3"×6" each; 4 per apple)
- Felt for leaves
- Lightweight iron-on interfacing
- Stuffing (firm for best results)
- Wood button
- Strong thread
- Long needle (doll needle preferred)
- Leather thong or waxed cord for the stem
The BEST Tip to Make Your Apples Plump and Firm
My top advice for this pattern? Stuff, stuff, stuff! Firmly stuffing your apple ensures it’s easy to use and looks great. Stuff and then squeeze it from top to bottom and check the resistance, if you have a little resistance you're there, if you have little, stuff more!
Another pro tip: use a chopstick or stuffing fork to evenly distribute the filling for a smooth, plump shape.
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Step-by-Step Overview
- Cut and Prepare: Cut your fabric and felt pieces, iron on interfacing, and trace the templates.
- Assemble the Apple: Sew the quarters together, leaving a small gap for the stem.
- Stuff and Shape: Turn the fabric right side out, then stuff it firmly for a nice, round apple.
- Add Details: Insert the stem, sew the dimples, and attach the button and felt leaves.
- Finishing Touches: Knot securely and trim any excess thread for a neat, professional look.
Share Your Creation
I'd love to see your Apple Pincushions! Share your finished projects on Instagram using the hashtags #CraftapaloozaDesigns and #ApplePincushion. Don’t forget to tag @Craftapalooza for a chance to be featured.
Ready to Sew?
Get the Apple Pincushion Pattern and discover more delightful projects. Whether you're sewing for yourself or creating gifts, this pincushion is a fun and rewarding project you’ll adore.
Happy stitching! Let your creativity fly with this sweet and simple project.
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2 comments
Hey Peggy – You could – I do love hand sewing myself – BUT you do want a strong small stitch to be able to stuff the heck out of them so you get a nice, firm apple pincushion. You could experiment for sure. There is a bit of hand finishing to make the dimples in the apple and close up the bottom and adding the leaves. Hope that helps.
Nic
Hello from Texas! This is adorable!! Would I be able to hand sew this together, rather than on a machine? I have a machine, but it just looks like it would lend itself to a lovely bit of hand sewing. Thank you!