I have been wanting to make my very own brightly colored fruity pincushions for some time but haven't because I didn't have a pattern. Although there are certainly enough patterns online and in stores available for these, I prefer developing my own patterns so I don't have to worry about being bound to certain limitations. It's far more rewarding and comforting knowing I'm working with templates of my own. In the end, I control the fates of my creations - keep, gift and yes even sell them.
The pictorial tutorial shows a quick way of creating your own pattern. You can also apply this method to other bulbous articles; yes, a pear, an egg (use a styrofoam/cardboard egg please and perhaps 4 parts, instead of 6, is best), a tomato. Whatever you choose, I'm sure you'll find this exercise quite encouraging and liberating. Have fun!!!
Add an additional 1/8" seam allowance to your fabrics when cutting. For the stem, cut 2 pieces of felt in 2 colors, 1" x 1.5", with the inner felt just slightly narrower and roll them, stitch closed. The leaf also uses 2 shades of felt, the underside being darker. Sew leaf to one end of rolled stem. Secure stem and leaf with fabric glue to apple; also attach a button on apple's bottom with fabric glue. With perle cotton and doll making needle, (or the longest needle you have) go through stem, apple and button at least 3 times. Pull taut to create puckers and knot.
mmmm yummy yummy apple! but i bet you didn't actually eat the fruit since you don't eat fruit!! oh but wait you mentioned something about apples and brie cheese the other day so maybe you did eat it?
ReplyDeleteoooh thank you for the tutorial i am so gonna try making one ill post it on my blog when its finished
ReplyDeleteHi. I am from Brasil. I loved your blog and this tutorial. God bless you
ReplyDeleteVery good tutorial. I would like to post a link on my blog at the first opportunity.
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I love your apple pincushions, thanks for sharing the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteOne million thanks for posting this tutorial and making it so original. I've seen patterns on line ridiculously expensive for a downloadable pattern. Can't wait to try this one.
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Thank you everyone! I'm glad this has been helpful and inspirational. Keep on sewing!
ReplyDeleteomg ! thank you for this awesome tutorial ! i needed to make a 3d apple for my art assignment and finally found how to do it but you know that bit where you hold the apple where did you buy that ? what is it made out from is it a wood ?
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