The Vicair AllRounder O2 has really made it possible for me to go through life a bit more carefree again.”– Julia van der Sprong If there’s one thing I’ve learnt from over a decade of sewing, it’s that sewing is messy. As much as I like to think I’m super organised, that all goes downhill when the sewing machine comes out. Loose threads and fabric scraps fly everywhere, pins scatter over my table and bobbins roll around everywhere… it’s creative chaos!

What do you think? Would you like to make your own DIY wrist pincushion? Let me know in the comments below! – Mike. Japan is famous for being a land of convenience, so when you want to stay warm and sit down for extended periods of time, who can be bothered to go to the effort of pulling out a chair and wrapping a blanket around yourself? Unlike regular cushions, or regular bean bags even, this comfy item will mould itself to hug your curves with ultimate comfort as you sit and roll about from position to position. Stuff the wrist pincushion with wire wool. I’d definitely recommend wearing a safety mask and gloves here, as the wire wool creates a lot of dust that you do not want to be inhaling. If you can do this step outside, that’s even better.Take your other fabric circle and the long rectangle of fabric you cut out earlier. Pin the long side of the rectangle to the curved edge of the circle. When you’ve gone all the way round the circle and the two ends of the rectangle meet, fold the ends outwards (not inwards!). Is it weird that I’m kinda obsessed with my new DIY wrist pincushion? It’s very satisfying to wear… it makes me feel like a professional haha! I especially love that the wire wool will help keep my pins sharp, so they’ll last much longer. And I’ve finally got a solution to my messy sewing desk problem! Win-win! 🙂 With the rectangular piece now sewed onto the circular piece, you’ll be left with a small opening/slit on one side. Line these edges up neatly, pin in place and stitch together. DO NOT stitch the entire slit close – just the very top part, as you can see in my photos. This is because we will use this slit to stuff the pin cushion later on! The Wearable Beanbag comes in three sizes so parents and children can swap their matching pyjamas for matching beanbags instead.

If you want a pin cushion with more weight, look for one with steel wool or emery filling, both of which can clean and sharpen pins.Take one of your fabric circles and place it face side down on your table. Carefully pin the two ends of your elastic strap to the very centre of the fabric circle. Make sure the ends neatly line up, to form the wrist strap shape. Regarding where to source the wire wool – I’ve now added a link in the supplies list to a very similar product to the one I used in this project (I can’t find the exact one, as I bought it in a shop, not online). I actually found it pretty easy to stuff into the pin cushion. It needed no manipulation; I just tore off small pieces and stuffed it, as you would with normal toy stuffing. I would recommend wearing gloves and a safety mask when when doing this though, as I’ve mentioned in the post. I found that it created a bit of dust, which is not good to be inhaling. However, once it’s contained within the pin cushion, it should be fine (I’ve used mine 5-6 times now with no problems). I hope this helps! Thanks again for pointing this out 🙂 – Mike. Reply Ta-dah! I designed this wrist pincushion, with an elasticated strap. No excuse not to use it! And the best bit? It’s stuffed with wire wool, so it will sharpen your pins as you use it! How cool is that? When it comes to pin cushions, it’s what’s on the inside that counts the most. The filling, after all, is what keeps pins in place, keeps the cushion steady, and can even keep pins clean and sharp. The most common pin cushion filling is polyester, as it is pliable enough to place and remove pins without much issue, yet structured enough to secure them. It is, however, a lighter material, so it may cause your pin cushion to slip or fall off the table easily. In this day and age, there should be a way for all these things to be done in one swift movement, and that’s exactly what’s now possible, thanks to a new product called the “ Wearable Beanbag“.