Sew a Bird Pincushion Pattern

Introduction

A pincushion is a small, stuffed cushion used to store and organize sewing needles and pins. They are a convenient and practical tool for any sewer, and they can also be a decorative addition to your sewing space.

This tutorial will show you how to sew a simple bird pincushion using a free pattern. The finished pincushion will be approximately 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide.

Materials

• 1/4 yard of fabric for the body
• 1/4 yard of fabric for the wings
• 1/4 yard of fabric for the tail
• 1/4 yard of fabric for the beak
• 1/4 yard of fabric for the eyes
• 1/4 yard of felt for the feet
• Stuffing
• Needle and thread
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Print out the free bird pincushion pattern.

   You can find the pattern here: [link to pattern]

2. Cut out the pattern pieces from the fabric.

   Be sure to cut out two pieces of the body fabric and two pieces of the wings fabric. You will also need to cut out one piece of the tail fabric, one piece of the beak fabric, and one piece of the eyes fabric.

3. Sew the body pieces together.

   Pin the two body pieces together, right sides facing. Sew around the edges of the pieces, leaving a small opening for stuffing.

4. Turn the body right side out.

   Use a chopstick or pencil to push the corners of the body out. Stuff the body with stuffing until it is firm.

5. Sew the opening closed.

   Hand-sew the opening in the body closed.

6. Sew the wings together.

   Pin the two wing pieces together, right sides facing. Sew around the edges of the pieces, leaving a small opening for turning.

7. Turn the wings right side out.

   Use a chopstick or pencil to push the corners of the wings out.

8. Sew the wings to the body.

   Pin the wings to the body, positioning them on either side of the body. Sew the wings to the body using a few stitches.

9. Sew the tail to the body.

   Pin the tail to the body, positioning it at the back of the body. Sew the tail to the body using a few stitches.

10. Sew the beak to the body.

    Pin the beak to the body, positioning it at the front of the body. Sew the beak to the body using a few stitches.

11. Sew the eyes to the body.

    Pin the eyes to the body, positioning them on either side of the beak. Sew the eyes to the body using a few stitches.

12. Cut out the feet from felt.

    Use the pattern to cut out the feet from the felt.

13. Sew the feet to the body.

    Pin the feet to the body, positioning them at the bottom of the body. Sew the feet to the body using a few stitches.

Conclusion

Your bird pincushion is now complete! This cute and functional accessory is a great way to store your sewing needles and pins. You can also use it as a decoration for your sewing space.