How to Make a Rope Basket Pincushion
Weight the container., Make the rope circles., Stitch the join at the top row of piping directly to the container., Fill the container with suitable filling.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Weight the container.
To prevent it from falling over when using, add something to the base of it such as a stone, a few pebbles wrapped in newspaper or some other similarly weighted object.
Glue to the base of the container to prevent it from shaking around. , Wind the thick piping cord around and around the outside of the container.
Glue each round in place as you go.
If you run out of a length, simply cut some more piping and join as neatly as you can, trying to hide the join.
Cut the piping neatly where it finishes at the top of the container. , Use a large, sturdy needle to pierce through the plastic or paper container. , Soft toy stuffing, batting, old scraps of fabric, etc., will all work.
Pile up a little at the top, to create the rounded effect of a pincushion. -
Step 2: Make the rope circles.
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Step 3: Stitch the join at the top row of piping directly to the container.
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Step 4: Fill the container with suitable filling.
Detailed Guide
To prevent it from falling over when using, add something to the base of it such as a stone, a few pebbles wrapped in newspaper or some other similarly weighted object.
Glue to the base of the container to prevent it from shaking around. , Wind the thick piping cord around and around the outside of the container.
Glue each round in place as you go.
If you run out of a length, simply cut some more piping and join as neatly as you can, trying to hide the join.
Cut the piping neatly where it finishes at the top of the container. , Use a large, sturdy needle to pierce through the plastic or paper container. , Soft toy stuffing, batting, old scraps of fabric, etc., will all work.
Pile up a little at the top, to create the rounded effect of a pincushion.
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