Apologies for the incorrect links in yesterday’s post! They’re all fixed now so pop on over to yesterday’s post and check out the awesome new projects!
I’m very excited about this week’s “And So To” bulletins. Regular readers will know I’ve gone on a bit of a pincushion bender lately, and to be honest, it’s set to continue for a while yet 😉
Because of this slight (haha) obsession, “And So To Embroider” leaflet 7b is making me very happy.
“And So To Embroider” leaflet 7b contains the full patterns and instructions for a work bag with exterior pocket, pincushions, scissors holder, and needle book. I’ve also included modern video tutorials for sewing tailor’s buttonhole stitch, and sewing those really cool scalloped edges that you can see on the work bag pocket.
“And So To Sew” bulletin 7 introduces us to sewing with wool (one of my favourite fabrics), a pattern and instructions for a girl’s jerking/tabard, and all of the techniques used to sew a simple pinafore dress from a commercial pattern.
Again, I have included modern videos or photo tutorials for every technique so these leaflets will be of use to as many people as possible. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go and raid the stash for some polka dot cotton…
I’m on a bit of a pincushion binge at the moment, and today’s tutorial is one for the sewing folks!
Please enjoy my step by step photo tutorial for making a custom fit wrist pincushion that won’t leave you stabbed in the wrist!
How to make an upcycled custom fit wrist pincushion.
Today I’m posting a surprise knitting pattern for a pincushion I found in the Trove newspaper archives! I was fascinated by the technique used to make up the Hassock Pincushion from 1911. Since I couldn’t figure out how it could possibly work, I had to knit it. And since I knit it, I made a photo and video tutorial so it will never confuse anyone ever again!
Enjoy knitting the Hassock Pincushion. Updated with step by step photos and a video of the bit I couldn’t get my brain around.
Today’s knitting pattern is a sweet Victorian style pin cushion for your sewing box or embroidery bag.
Knit from scraps of size 5 crochet cotton or lace weight wool, this pin cushion will keep your pins and needles nice and sharp for years of use! You can choose to fill it with wool or toy filling for a light, fun pincushion, or use crushed walnut shells or emery powder to keep your pins forever razor sharp.
I have adapted the pattern slightly, making it easier to sew together when finished, and supplying a lot more detailed instructions for making up.
I hope you enjoy the Strawberry pincushion knitting pattern.