Sarah Mini Scissor Holder with Pin Cushion – Sewing Pattern

Sarah is a little stuffed pin cushion that keeps your scissors close at hand, too. A cut-away corner on the front shows off a contrasting fabric, and an elastic loop holds your scissors right beside your machine. It’s a quick, satisfying make and a lovely way to use up small pieces of fabric, and every step is shown in a photo, so it’s a perfect project for beginners.

Quick Facts (At a Glance)

  • Finished Size: Approximately 11cm x 11cm
  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Seam Allowance: ¼” (6mm)
  • Format: Printed pattern (posted to you)

Materials Required

  • Fabric: 3 pieces of contrasting cotton, each at least 15 x 15cm, for the front, lining and back
  • Elastic: 25cm, for the scissor loop
  • Toy stuffing
  • Notions: Matching thread, clips or pins, a hand-sewing needle and an iron

What You Will Learn

  • A neat hemmed edge: double fold and top stitch the diagonal edge of the front (a great place for a ‘fancy stitch’)
  • Tacking: hold the layers and the elastic loop in place with holding stitches
  • Turning and finishing: sew all round leaving a turning gap, snip the corners and turn it the right way out
  • Stuffing a pin cushion: fill it through the gap and hand sew the gap closed

What You Get

  • A printed pattern, posted to you, with full-colour, step-by-step photo instructions
  • Full-size templates (2 pieces), printed and ready to cut out, so there’s no enlarging needed
  • A free video tutorial on our YouTube channel: watch us make Sarah
  • Help and inspiration from our friendly Happy Days Sewing Facebook group

Prefer everything in one box? The SARAH sewing kit includes everything you need, from the fabrics to the elastic and stuffing.

You’re very welcome to sell the scissor holders you make from this pattern. Please don’t copy, share or resell the pattern itself.

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