Pocket Pincushion Embroidery Project

Gather all supplies and review instructions before beginning. A ¼” seam allowance is used unless otherwise noted.

Each pocket pincushion will require the following cuts of fabrics:
(2) 4” x 6.5” cut from primary fabric (front and back of pincushion)
(1) 4” x 4.5” cut from solid fabric (pocket)

Fold down  ½” from top  raw edge on 4" side of the pocket. This will be referred to as the top of the pocket.  Top stitch in place

Fold pocket in half horizontally to create a horizontal center crease. Center position paper template of embroidery design “Handmade with Love” . Using the center crease for a guide.  Mark top and side axis points. ( When centering keep in mind the seam allowance that will be used when constructing the pincushion .)

Load design into your machine. Hoop stabilizer using correct sized hoop. Spray temporary adhesive spray onto stabilizer. Center position pocket with folded edge at top, matching marked axis points to your hoop axis markings.

Attach hoop to machine. Confirm center needle placement . Begin embroidering process. Embroidering complete. Remove hoop. Cut and trim all jump stitches and loose thread ends. Remove stabilizer

Construction of  Pincushion
Place embroidered pocket right side up on top of one of your cut primary fabric as shown in pic. Place primary fabric backing on top with right sides together. Pin/clip in place.

Stitch all sides using ¼” seam allowance leaving an opening at top for turning. Turn right side out through opening. Iron press. 

Stuff with your polyester fiber fil through opening. Hand stitch opening closed.  Add a few sewing essentials and you are done! Great job!  Just repeat the steps for your next pocket pincushion using the other embroidery designs.