Magnetic Hedgehog Pincushion (So Easy!)
Today’s super-easy tutorial will help you keep your pins under control: a magnetic pincushion that picks them up easily without pricking your fingers.
Video class
This video is for members
Join Lulu Ferris to watch the complete class and sew along at your own pace.
What you’ll make
Sew a stuffed hedgehog pincushion with a hidden magnet. It can rest on a metal sewing machine or lamp and can be passed over scattered pins or hand-sewing needles to pick them up.
The hedgehog combines mirrored body panels, ears, a fabric nose appliqué, a shaped base, and stuffing. Pins placed across its back complete the hedgehog effect.
What you’ll learn in this class
- Fuse interfacing safely with a pressing cloth.
- Prepare mirrored pieces efficiently.
- Join the upper body with a triple straight stitch.
- Insert the ears between curved body panels.
- Fuse and zigzag around a small nose appliqué.
- Trace the base from the sewn body for an accurate fit.
- Clip curves, turn, stuff, and add the magnet.
Materials
You’ll need coordinating fabrics, fusible interfacing, felt for the ears, stuffing, and a magnet. Fusible web secures the nose appliqué before stitching.
The eyes may be stitched or drawn with a fabric marker and heat-set from the reverse. Use a blunt turning tool to shape the curves without puncturing the fabric.
Make it your own
Change the fabric combination, ear colors, nose, or eye treatment to give each hedgehog a different expression. Close the stuffed base neatly with the invisible stitch.
The video class includes a printable pattern for the hedgehog’s body, ears, nose, interfacing, and base pieces.
Pattern & materials
Patterns are included with membership
Active members can download every available PDF and materials list.