Crafternoon#7: D.I.Y Donut Pin Cushion

Remember that easy pin cushion I did a while back? If not you can learn how to make it HERE. This time I have another D.I.Y pin cushion project, which is a bit more difficult to make but still a pretty easy D.I.Y. All you need is some basic sewing skills to make an adorable little doughnut pin cushion. If you're not much of a sewer and don't plan on using any sewing pins, you could also use this tutorial to make a cute doughnut pillow on a larger scale.
Let's get started!

As stated above, the materials you will need are:

• Needle and Thread
• Sewing Machine (Optional)
• Scissors
• Marker
• Water bottle cap
• Bowl
• Felt

Additionally I forgot to mention that you will also need:

• Stuffing
• Scrap Fabric

Step 1. Trace 2 circles on your felt using the marker and bowl as a template.

Step 2. Use the water bottle cap as a template to trace the inner hole of the doughnut.

Step 3. Cutout the two 2D donuts and place them together with the inside of the donut facing outwards.

Step 4 Sew along the outside edges, but leave about a thumb's length of space unsewn so that you can stuff the stuffing inside later.

Step 4: Flip it inside out so that the markings are now on the inside of the doughnut, out of sight. This is what it should look like.

Step 5: Sew the inner ring of the donut. This can be done by hand or with a sewing machine. I was feeling a bit lazy so I used a machine. Sewing by hand will take longer, but will yield better results. However, before you spend time trying to make the inner part all neat and perfect, remember that there will be "frosting" to cover it up anyways.



Step 6: Stuff your Doughnut with stuffing

Step 7: Sew the remaining edges together to seal.

Step 8: Cut out a strip of colorful scrap fabric like shown below. The length should be a little more than the inner circle of the doughnut's circumference.

Step 9: Roll up the fabric and place into the center of the doughnut. fan out the wavy edges of the fabric and hand sew onto your doughnut for frosting.

Mission Complete! Now all you have to do is stick in some clothing pins for sprinkles and your doughnut is ready for sewing action.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial.

As always, stay crafty!

~Angela