Turtle Pincushion Free Sewing Pattern

Turtle Pincushion Free Sewing Pattern:

There are compartments to keep scissors, thread, and some sewing needles in a proper place. It even has a pair of needle finding flippers. You can also sew this as a soft toy or plush toy for kids, but you may want to replace the beaded eyes to embroidery eye for safety purpose. It can even be a fridge magnet to decorate your dining area, get a strong magnet for the body. Sew it for yourself or as a gift, I am sure you are going to have fun.

Mini Turtle Pincushion (4″)

• Fabric W (shells) – Cotton 8″ x 6″
• Fabric X (body) – Felt 4″ x 7″
• Fabric Y (Hexagons) – Cotton 4″ x 8″
• Fabric Z (center Hexagons) – Cotton 2″ x 4″
• Batting (5mm loft) or poly-sponge – 4.5″ x 3.5″
• Poly-fill – A handful
• 3mm black color beads x 2
• Needle and matching color threads
• Cardboard 3.5″ x 3.5″
• Scissor

COMBO Pincushion With Storage Compartment (8″)

• The material is similar to the felt version, except:
• Enlarge the pattern to 200%, and hence the material for this combo version
• Change the felt material to cotton fabric.
• Seam allowance is 10mm or 3/8″ for all patterns excluding batting
• 1/2″ diameter magnet, 3 pcs. 2 for flippers and 1 for body
• 5mm dia. black beads, 2 pcs. (for eyes)
• Short length of elastic band, 1′.
• Buttons, 3/8″ diameter, 4 pcs.
• Felt for scissor and needle compartment
• Bean for stuffing (optional)

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