Transforming a Glass Jar: Embroidering a Pincushion Box

Step 1

I love multifunctional items! That's probably why the idea of a pincushion that also serves as storage for all sorts of little odds and ends really appealed to me. Plus, we get to put an odd-sized glass jar to good use—one that we wouldn't otherwise have much use for around the house.

The craft supplies are minimal:
• a piece of canvas with a simple embroidered pattern;
• a glass jar with a capacity of about 200 ml;
• narrow decorative trim or lace;
• a piece of cardboard;
• polyester batting;
• glue.

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Step 3

Cut a circle out of cardboard to match the size of our lid—it will serve as the base for the future pincushion. The diameter of the canvas should be larger: leave 2-2.5 cm for turning under.

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Step 5

If the polyester batting is thin, cut several circles from it so that the pincushion is sufficiently tall and plump. In this case, it's best to stitch the batting pieces together so they don't shift. Work a running stitch along the outline of the embroidery, place the batting inside, cover it with the cardboard, and carefully pull the edges tight.

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Step 8

Glue the entire assembly onto the metal lid. To hide our glass jar's "dark past," cover the sides of the lid with decorative trim.

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Step 12

Now those little sewing notions have their own rightful place!