Multi Function Pin Cushion In 1 Hour or less

This adorable sewing caddy will store pins and needles as well as sharpen them.  The lower compartment stores thread, pins, buttons, or small sewing items.  Inside the pin cushion is steel wool which has been used for a long time by grandmothers to sharpen dull pins. On the bottom is a magnet that will help find a lost pin as well as pick it up.  This caddy will take an hour or less to make with these simple instructions and usable items around the house.  

Step 1 Supplies And Tools

List of supplies and tools:

• 1 Empty Gatorade bottle or a similar bottle with lid.
• 1-2 pieces of fabric scraps preferably cotton or wool.
• 1 Matching thread.
• 1 Small piece of cotton or batting for filler.
• 1 piece of heavier thread.
• 1 Small piece of fine steel wool.
• 1 piece of cardboard.
• 1 Magnet.
• 3 Small strands of raffia.
• 1 Small piece of matching ribbon.
• Several buttons for embellishing the top.  
• Handful of  buttons pins, or thread for storing in the caddy.

Tools:

• Glue sticks and glue gun.
• Large eyed sewing needle.
• Small sewing needle.
• Marker.
• Scissors.
• Sharp knife.
• Measuring tape or ruler.

Comments

[bajablue]

Clever!

Many Dollar stores sell round magnet discs that already have adhesive tape on one side. They come in a 6-pack.

I definitely need one of these!!!

[sunshiine]

Hmmmm I have not seen any there. I have checked where the frames are and in the craft section. Thanks for sharing bajablue! Have a super day!
Sunshiine

[susanrm]

Very cool instructable!

[sunshiine]

Thanks for commenting susanrm! I have had this idea for several months but just have not tried to make one. I will be making more as I go because we have been remodeling and things are in disarray. Have a splendorous day!
Sunshiine

[rimar2000]

You are very creative, sunshiine!

A tip from an old man: if you cut the PET bottle using a hot wire, you get a strong and smooth plastic edge. You heat a thick wire piece (i.e. 3 mm or so) over the gas flame, cut one or two inches, heat again, etc. The process is fast and easy, only smells a bit. You are in hot time still, open the window...

[sunshiine]

Thanks rimar2000 for making such a useful comment! What a grand idea! I will try this! I appreciate your input it was very thoughtful of you. Thanks for the compliment! I can't wait to try this method. Have a splendorous day!
Sunshiine

[pecospearl]

Sister, you have done it again! I had no idea that you had so many instructables in you, lol!

[sunshiine]

Thanks for your support! I am having fun as always! I wished I had more time because right now I have so many nice ideas! I absolutely loved my origami hen! She is really cute! Thanks for stopping in and . . . . . . . . .
Sunshiine