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Decoupage Misc Thrift Store Makeovers

Vintage Tin Measuring Cup DIY Pin Cushion

My grandmother, who loved to sew, inspired this month’s upcycled project.  I took an old measuring cup, a stained chenille bedspread, and my grandmother’s photo and combined them into a DIY pin cushion in honor of Mother’s Day.  If you’ve ever wondered how to make a pin cushion… keep reading.

Vintage tin measuring cup BEFORE making pin cushion | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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The Rules:

  • Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
  • There’s no monthly theme.
  • There’s no budget to stick to.

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How to Make a DIY Pin Cushion

  • vintage tin measuring cup (or any other small container)
  • fabric scrap (I used a piece of an old chenille bedspread.)
  • stuffing
  • needle & thread
  • hot glue gun
  • image & text
  • decoupage medium
  • paintbrush
  • scissors
  • copy paper

Scan and print a copy of a vintage photo or other image.  Type out quote and print it.  Cut out both.  Decoupage onto old measuring cup.

Trace a 7″-8″ circle onto the fabric of your choice.  I used a piece of an old chenille bedspread that had a rip and a stain.  A dessert plate makes a good pattern.

making the pin cushion | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Run a wide stitch about 1/2″ from the edge with the needle and thread.  Leave long loose strings on both ends.  Place a handful of stuffing in the center of the circle and pull the ends of the strings to tighten.   Add or remove stuffing to make it fit your container.  Tie strings in a knot and cut off the ends.

Making a pin cushion out of chenille | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Fit the fabric down into the container then use hot glue around the edge to hold it in place.

I added a few pins I decorated with paper flowers and beads from my grandmother’s stash of broken jewelry.

Vintage tin measuring cup diy pincushion on DuctTapeAndDenim.com SQUARE

Now I have a reminder of my grandmother whenever I sew… I just need to sew a little more often!

If you enjoyed reading how to make a DIY pin cushion, you might also like these projects:

  • Mason Jar Sewing Kit
  • My “New” Vintage Singer Sewing Machine
  • Hidden Pincushion in a Teapot
  • How to Alter a Man’s Shirt to Fit a Woman
  • Pincushion Stuffing Options

Now see what other upcycled projects my friends are making:

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I’d love to hear if you’ve ever made a pin cushion.  Leave a comment and let me know what you made it out of.  Thanks for reading!

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Comments

  1. Charlotte says

    May 15, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Cool idea. I like how it turned out. Might make a nice gift for someone too. It looks vintage-y.. Thanks for sharing at Family Joy Blog linkup.

    Reply
  2. Marie says

    May 18, 2017 at 4:58 am

    This turned out fantastic! I love the fabric your used. It fits the vintage design perfectly. Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us at Merry Monday this week!

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  3. Beverly says

    May 18, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Love this pin cushion. My Dad had a cup similar to that one. He said drinks were just colder in tin. Thanks for sharing your wonderful posts at Over The Moon Party.
    See you next week.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
  4. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    May 20, 2017 at 5:23 am

    Very cool! I think I need to upgrade my iconic tomato pin cushion. Visiting from Craft Schooling Sunday party.

    Reply
  5. Helen at the Pleasures of the NW says

    May 22, 2017 at 6:42 am

    What a fun idea – pinned! I’d be honored if you shared this at the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
    http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/crafty-link-58/

    Reply
  6. Pat says

    October 31, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    I love the pin cushion and want to make it, but I,m having trouble getting the great vintage picture like you have used. I have found lots of them I like but can not get them to print. Where did you find the one you used? I would love to use it. Thanks, Pat

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  7. Florence says

    August 28, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    I wouldn’t have bought the cup. (I have one just like it, so I wouldn’t have needed to buy it.) But I love how you’ve refurbished it! Makes such a cute pincushion!

    Reply
  8. Stephanie S. says

    October 2, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    Yes I would have bought it. Not really sure what I would do with it.
    Paint it and distressed. Make into a vase with flowers.

    Reply
  9. pat says

    September 4, 2020 at 6:57 am

    So cute! I have a couple of vintage items I’ve upcycled for my sewing/craft room. Don’t know how to attach a pic of it to this comment to be able to show you.

    Reply
  10. Kathy A says

    May 25, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    What a great way to keep relatives close. Much cuter than the snapshot I have of my long-gone grandmother on my fridge door with a dusty magnet!

    Reply

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