Pin Cushion Thread Catcher (Free SVG included)

[@twinkielight64]

OK I tried it!! I didn't have boning so I took a piece of cutaway stabilizer, folded it in half and in half again. I slid it in that slot (like you did with your strapping) and yes, it stands up!!! :D I'm so happy with myself! I have a pattern to make this but I can't understand it! This one?! So EASY!! Yes, I have you broadcasting on my tv and watching from my machine, pausing a needed!

[@susandelhaise4355]

I was thinking of doing this until I saw my neighbor was throwing our some strapping from a box.

[@peggycarrano6371]

Sometimes I use the strapping that goes around boxes. It works great

[@sherig.7098]

I made this. Good instructions, nice design. The only thing I personally will do differently next time is make the pin cushion/ weight a bit larger. It is barely staying on the table and is empty. Just needs a bit more weight. The other detail is that the color coordinating pieces are not correct. (The hinges and cushion are mislabeled)

[@nancys2440]

Great video!! I added a plastic tub inside of my thread catcher to catch all the threads. All you have to do is remove the tub when you want to empty it. I didn't make mine but now I will have your video to watch when I want to make one for my sewing friends. Thanks for sharing.

[@suzisaintjames]

If you want to sew it by machine but don't want to spill walnut shells all over, use some fabric basting glue to hold it secure whilst sewing. ❤🌅🌵

[@cowgirlsyl]

Thanks so much for this video tutorial. I made one (without the pincushion) and attached to my non-slip grip pad that my serger rests on. Perfect for catching those serger clippings as I sew. Then I made 3 more (with pincushions) to use in sewing workshops. I cut them 16.5 , 16, and 15.5 widths so they could stack when not in use. Your design and tutorial are flawless.... I have shared your link with many friends. Thank you!

[@Sandrab769]

I like the way you sewed the bag and liner together. I have watched several tutorials too. You can also use plastic tubing instead of boning. Remember, all fabric has a right and wrong side. In this scenario it is not necessary to be exact. You can put a little “notch or snip” to mark the center.

[@seesterran3822]

Thanks for a great tutorial! By making a pair of these bags and attaching webbing strips to connect them instead of the hinge and pin cushion, I have been able to use this pattern to make a great car holders for 40oz water bottles. They hang over my center console somewhat like saddle bags.

[@cindyzak6817]

GREAT IDEA,RHONDA!!!

[@m.sue1804]

Great teaching! One question if I want it to be longer, am I correct in adjusting measurements by 2 inches? So instead of 9x 16 it could be 11x16, etc, would that work?

[@annroberts3635]

Love mine . I made it it a couple of years ago. Couldn’t sew without it. Ann from Va.

[@sherrywilson44]

I just made one and watched you do it as I did it. Turned out great. Thanks so much!

[@pamstrong8709]

Thanks for the easy-to-follow tutorial. These are really cute and the instructions are clear. I use a different method for boxing the corners, because I find it easier, and takes less time. I attached a piece of rubber webbing to the bottom of the pincushion to keep it from sliding off my table; it works nicely.

[@kaybonette]

What a great idea. You can get a roll of it at Dollar Tree

[@chandracox6814]

I just made 3 of these in a row while following your tutorial. So amazing!! I was nervous to cut my fabric for boxing the corners. I've never done it that way before but it worked so well. I will be doing it that way from now on. And they turned out great!! My swap partners will love them!!

[@elenewood6032]

Thank you so much for the very clear tutorial instructions. I really enjoyed making this. I did make one minor adjustment when I saw your label. Instead of the label I changed it by just stitching the two sides so I could slip my small snips scissors into it as I am always losing them in class.

[@pattyward8898]

I made one years ago and use it every day. I just made your pattern and am putting in by my embroidery machine. Thanks for another awesome idea!

[@pattyward8898]

Great idea using the strapping from boxes! We just got a new fireplace insert, and got a few boxes with the strapping on them! Now I can make many of these! I made one years ago

[@mhord]

So cute. Can’t wait to make it. For years I have been taping a plastic produce bag to the edge of my sewing table

[@fionn5305]

That really worked a treat, now I intend to advance to a Sofa /TV remote organizer. The Pet Shop was amazed as to what I intended to do with the walnut shells.THANKS for ;your valid instructional video

[@normacooper6377]

Can’t believe I missed this one! Very nicely done. 🎊

[@kaybonette]

Thank you for the clear detailed instructions. The way you top stitched the pincushion was so much better than another video where she top stitched after filling it. I have thrown out so much of that plastic strapping never dreaming I could use it. Thanks for a great job.

[@annathompso7469]

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[@francecharron8160]

This is an awesome project to make on a rainy day. You are great in giving easy to follow instructions. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@margaretseaton1245]

What an awesome project! This would make a perfect gift for anyone who sews! Cheap to make, cheap to mail, and not going to arrive broken!

[@billgalbreath9774]

I have made 2 of these and they are fun and easy to make. I like using a light weight interfacing. It seems to made it hold it’s form better. Thank you for the video. Great job!

[@maryhoose3677]

Excellent tutorial! Clear and concise, well done.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Totally impressed with your tutorials and product info section! As a new subscriber and sewer, I so appreciate all the help I can get relative to products that 'work' best. I'm not a Circut person (yet - I recently upgraded to get a good beginner's sewing machine), but appreciate all that it can do. I'm just thrilled to finish a beginner's project with it looking like the 'model'. I'm looking forward to making this project. Thanks, Lorrie. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your tutorial videos!!!

[@FLSiegl]

I made a pincushion thread catcher sometime ago and gave it to my daughter-in-law; now I have to get busy and make myself on. I like your steps a lot better than the one I made . The only thing I would do different to your is use rip stop nylon for the lining as the thread that falls into the bag like to stick; so with using the rip stop nylon it falls out easily. Tried to find you free patter but was unable to so I will keep on trying. Happy Sewing Lynnette

[@wog1949]

Great lesson thanks. I am wondering if there is a method of making the boxed corners with lining and outside fabrics at the same time. My liner is not staying put. Thanks again

[@kathyharbaugh340]

I made this today following your excellent direction. I love it..

[@pjfoltz8810]

I just found your video! It is 4 years old and I just downloaded your svg pattern! Thank you so much! I have wanted to make one of these so bad!

[@lily99654]

I enjoyed making this, I really needed one for all those thread scraps! I used adhesive vinyl (from the zippered makeup bag tutorial) on the liner piece to keep the threads from sticking. It doesnt look quite as nice but better than having sticky threads! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@cindyzak6817]

First time seeing your site!! So glad I accidentally clicked on this one!! My daughter made me a car trash bag, thinking it would work for this thread catcher, but a little too big. Now I can make one of these!! Can I use rice in the pincushion?

[@susandelhaise4355]

Great tutorial. I placed a piece of cardboard inside the bag to give it shape as well as strapping. I wish I had used interfacing or batting to give it more support.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing

[@sandyhearth8249]

I just love your tutorials, Lorrie! You make everything look “sew” easy to do! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents!

[@doreenlawton3490]

What a super video and so well explained I'm new to sewing and am looking for quick and simple items to make for my family and friends and because of you kindness in sharing your knowledge can't wait to have a go wishing you joy and blessings Doreen

[@carolloch9187]

Thank you I've wanted to make one for a while but didn't know how. Your step by step tutorial is so easy to follow.

[@soniaguzman762]

I just made one and it's beautiful! Too bad I don't know anyone besides me that sews because that would have been a great Christmas present. Thanks for the tutorial! I couldn't have done it without you!

[@anitaa5886]

I made several and gonna post them on local Facebook ads to sell along with my sewing machine presser foot rubber matt pad that goes under the foot so that it doesnt move all around when you are sewing

[@1daizie]

I made this and your instructions were the best of any I have seen!!! Thank you much!!!

[@shelleyshahid2321]

Great tutorial 👌. I made one for myself. How would i incorporate a loop in place of the pin cushion and the hinge piece? In order to hang it on a hook

[@debbiebertrand7220]

You're so gifted. Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@NolaGB]

Excellent video, Lorrie!!! You've done an outstanding job of explaining every step. I made these a couple years ago, but the instructions (from the video of another person) were horribly confusing. Thank you for your excellent video!!!

[@marjimiller3985]

Lorrie, this is adorable! Thank you so much for your clear instructions. I always feel like I can make anything after I watch your tutorials. Hugs and blessings.

[@pritchett84]

You are a great teacher!! Thanks! Such a fun thing to make. :)

[@jessicaghilarducci6787]

Loved this tutorial! im not a very experienced seamstress but i made this with ease. wish there was a place to post the result!

[@brendajones4512]

Excellent tutorial!! I appreciate the clear and detailed explanation on the process and your speaking voice is not hurried! Thank you!

[@jobrien8916]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I really like how details you are.

[@romeoromeo1211]

great tutorial! bought one of these years ago & always wanted to make one! today is the day i will do that! thankyou!🤗

[@sitinowak]

Thank you for the video and precise instructions. I definitely will try to make it.

[@deborahmurthwaite6704]

I made this today and so pleased with outcome, thank you 🙏 0:46

[@christinecolburn2718]

Excellent tutorial. Very easy to follow.

[@rechelleivy9350]

Great instructions...I’m a beginner sewer and you make it so easy to follow, I only wish I could see you sew it! 😊

[@cottontailcameo]

I would like to put some of that anti slip cupboard liner on the bottom of the pin cushion to help it stick to the table. How would I do that? Can I bond it with two sided fusible interfacing? ( worried the anti slip stuff will melt from the heat) or can I just top stitch it on before sewing it.? Thanks for any ideas!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Unfortunately I haven’t tried that so I’m not sure. I would likely stitch it on rather than fuse

[@cherylwood874]

Thanks so much for the clear directions. Plan to make for gifts to friends that sew!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

I love these! Going to make a few little bags .

[@jobrien8916]

I really appreciate your detail and your teaching. Thank you for the video

[@swr4him1]

Great tutorial. I have one that I purchased and now I know how to make one. Very handy for my sewing and craft areas.

[@goldiemayovsky671]

This could work for hanging over end of bar on quilt frame for those threads when pulling the bobbin threads to the top and clip off.

[@magnoliamon4895]

Hi, Lorrie! It's a nice proyect. I'll try to make ones. But which material do you use to fill the pin cushion? Thank you!

[@pjfoltz8810]

I love this! I only gave a Silhouetre Cameo but as much as I have seen using the cricut, I will be buying one!

[@cathymontowski1263]

Great also for a fly fishermen that does he’s own flies. Thank you!

[@nch1646]

Not only functional but pretty, too! Love you repurposing the paper box ties😁! I’m the same, like to use everything up! Staying in top of all things that may come in useful is a slightly different matter ☺️

[@cristinaangelica9353]

Enjoy many of your videos! Where can I find that iron!?

[@cherrilgallagher7875]

Awesome job I had fun pulling this off your instructions were well said and easy to follow speed was perfect thank you I had to make one and it turned Perfect ❤️🌹👍🙏

[@carolesmith9093]

Thank you. Your instructions were so clear. Definitely going to make this and follow you in the hope to make other projects

[@sarahleigh1502]

Thank you Lorrie for sharing. Your an awesome teacher!🥰

[@fayeburden4331]

Thanks for the tutorial. I am off to make one. I don’t have the plastic strap so I cut one from a 1/2 gal bleach jug. I think it will work. If not I may need to find something else.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Sounds great!

[@joanmacleod1362]

I just finished mine and I am pleased. Thanks

[@fayeburden4331]

I wanted to post a picture of mine but it doesn’t let me. Just wanted to tell you the strip from the bleach jug works great but some-what hard to cut. Thanks for the video.

[@pazipinkas7262]

Just made one, and its both cute and super functional! thank you for this tutorial

[@paulawalker9583]

I just found your channel and I love your tutorials! You make everything super clear and easy to follow, thanks!

[@norrinebuchholz3236]

If used emery powder or sand should I interface the pin cushion part also?

[@darlenenelson215]

I have seen a couple ways to make these. I really like your intructions. Your fabric is so pretty. Thank you for your video😊

[@pattyward8898]

I am using rice, since I can’t find the bag I’d crushed walnut shells I have somewhere!

[@claragowin2604]

Is the crushed walnuts heavier than rice,beans or plastic beads?

[@momosavino5492]

Excellent work I like so much you keep those white straps from paper. Great idea that I am going to copy. Thank you for the tutorial

[@judithdembowski149]

Love that your directions are so clear. Thank you. ❤

[@bbuunnyycc]

I love this darling thread catcher. Can’t wait to make one. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@kaybonette]

Can I use rice to fill the pincushion?

[@henny5272]

Gracias por el magnífico tutorial. Perfecto.

[@deborahhumphrey1359]

Awesome as always. I've been wanting to make something like this but was put off by the circular shape but watching this I now feel confident to give it a try. Thanks for sharing

[@god366]

Can we use rice instead of the brown powder

[@juliewebber2749]

Very well explained Thank you for sharing!

[@garyholzhaus8574]

Hi Lorrie I made your thread catcher but I used one of the placemats that you used to make all the cute items. Mine is only one color, but it really stands up great....really love your videos....BeckyTexas

[@aliciacruz4955]

I just finish my first one. I will be making more. Thank you for this awesome video ❤️

[@dahort9496]

I made pin cushion larger leaving one inch on the top to anchor under machine

[@lisagodbold7107]

That is such a great video,,, Awesome job, love the whole idea, love the fabrics you used, you made it look so easy.. I'm going to try my hand at this one. Thank you very much for the video.. I appreciate your time and help...

[@mary-janeholmquist864]

This is a really cool thread catcher, I love it! What can you use besides crushed walnuts?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Mary-Jane Holmquist it’s actually crushed walnut shells. You could use whatever you like but you need to have a little weight. Sand maybe ? Or. Put something with weight combined with batting.

[@cottontailcameo]

How wide is the plastic strip used to support the top of the bag?

[@petro3441]

Thanx for easy clear instructions

[@beverlyaskew1898]

I just finished making this and I love it! The instructions were so easy to follow and easy to make! I can't wait to make some more!

[@alicebrown60]

Those are super cute! Very easy to follow tutorial. Thanks for sharing!!

[@1Cheribaby]

Love this idea!! I am a definite newbie (never too late to try, right). I would like to get an ironing mat rather than run back & forth to my laundry room where my board drops down from a cabinet. Can you please tell me what kind to buy. I also love your pink iron....can you please tell me where to buy one-or what kind it is. Looking forward to making these as Christmas gifts....for the seniors I make cards with. Thank you so very much for your clear instructions!

[@helenwingate5424]

would love to make one of this but how do I print off pattern. thanks

[@nancybubenik7498]

Sorry, late to this video, but I have a question. I am intrigued by your iron. Looks like it lifts itself up once you place it down on the mat. I love that! What kind of iron is that? Would love to get one. Also loved this video. Thanks.

[@splendidcakes]

It's an Oliso iron.

[@anazharden7928]

Can I use something else instead of what you use to fill the pin cushion?

[@judyromanowski436]

Super cute... will make one for my Mom for Christmas 😊

[@jmsva6914]

Can this be adapted to the Silhouette? It is such a great idea!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

If you have designer edition you can use the svg with the silhouette

[@sandycooper3188]

So cute!!!!! I just love you and your tutorials!!! You do such a great job explaining. Thanks so much. Take care.

[@brendafoley6995]

Thanks so much for the great tutorial! I have some guild members who this would make great gifts! Very clear instructions !

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Hi Lorrie, can you tell me what kind of iron you are using please.

[@janblomeke44]

would it be easier to put your two large pieces together with the purple in the middle so you're not sewing it twice?

[@kupton52]

Best video I've seen on making these....thank you so much!

[@lureesspace]

I can't wait to sew two of these. One for myself and another for a friend who sews. I was wondering, can I use rice as the filler?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Jane Johnson you can do whatever you like. I’ve never tried it with rice. Only the walnut shells which is good for the pins

[@teresaalick4670]

Thank you so much. You made this a very easy project! ❤