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Home » Sewing » Upcycled Old CD Pincushion Basket – With Video

Upcycled Old CD Pincushion Basket – With Video

May 3, 2020 By Vanessa Beaty Leave a Comment

Upcycled CD Pincushion on blue surface
Old CD Pincushion on table with yarn
Upcycled CD pincushion on green surface
Old cd pincushion collage

This old CD pincushion basket is such a cute idea for a gift! Sure, I would use this myself, but I love the thought of making a few of these to gift to my friends who like to sew. I learned to sew as a child next to my grandma, and still use her handmade pincushion. Making something similar to give to my daughter and even some of my friends is a great chance to repurpose that old CD, and do something special!

Old cd pincushion collage

Table of Contents

    • Upcycled Old CD Pincushion Basket
    • What Can You Use to Stuff a Pincushion?
    • What Works Best to Glue Items on CDs?
    • Supplies Needed
    • How to Make an Old CD Pincushion Basket
  • Upcycled Old CD Pincushion Basket – With Video

Upcycled Old CD Pincushion Basket

Sewing is such a great way to create tons of beautiful things. I love sitting down with some cute pieces of fabric and creating a totally new item. Whether it is a shirt to wear, a tablecloth for the holidays, or even some cute curtains, many weekends have been spent with a needle and thread.

Do you know what isn’t fun about sewing? Dropping a needle into a chair and sitting on it later. That’s why pin cushions are a must!

I have been brainstorming for more ways to use up this box of old CD’s I have on hand, and this just came to life. A few scrap pieces of fabric and lace, a little glue, and you suddenly have this adorable little pincushion that is functional and cute for gifting.

Upcycled CD Pincushion on blue surface

Put this to use making some of these great summer sewing projects to plan for when temperatures rise and you get to head out to the beach! If you are new to sewing, you will love this HUGE list of sewing patterns for beginners. There are over 900 ideas on the list to get you started!

What Can You Use to Stuff a Pincushion?

I used cotton balls I already had on hand for stuffing my pincushion. They are a great inexpensive option for stuffing many projects. That said, I also have discovered a ton of great options for stuffing sewing projects that some may not think of using.

  • Old t-shirts that are stained or have holes
  • Worn out washcloths or dish towels
  • Poly-fil polyester pillow stuffing
  • Yarn scraps
  • Fabric bits and pieces
  • Old pillow stuffing from pillows you no longer use

Old CD Pincushion on table with yarn

Bookmark this list of 50 more baby sewing patterns to keep you busy creating tons of new items for gifting at your next friend’s baby shower.

What Works Best to Glue Items on CDs?

Thankfully, CD’s are pretty easy to add glue to for different projects. I haven’t come across any glue that won’t work well for securing paper or fabric to them. For a crafter, that’s a great thing!

For this project, I used my trusty hot glue gun and glue sticks. You could easily use Tacky Glue or E6000 for this project. I wouldn’t recommend Elmer’s school glue as it wouldn’t hold long enough to make this functional for use on a regular basis.

Upcycled CD pincushion on green surface

Supplies Needed

  • Old CD’s
  • Fabric
  • Satin ribbon
  • Fuzzy ribbon or yarn
  • Cotton balls
  • Artificial flowers
  • Fake pearls
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • Floral wire
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Glue sticks or glue rope

Supplies for cd pincushion

How to Make an Old CD Pincushion Basket

Place the CD’s onto fabric and trace around to measure a large enough piece to wrap over each CD.

Measuring cd's against fabric

Cut out the fabric.

Cutting fabric to fit around CD

Sew the fabric over the first CD as shown.

Sewing fabric in place around CD

On the second piece of fabric, place several cotton balls to create a cushion, then place the CD over it.

Gluing cotton balls onto fabric

Sew the fabric over the top of the CD.

Covering cotton balls with CD

Place the two CD’s on top of each other flat side to flat side, and glue in place.

Gluing CD packets together

Take a length of stiff ribbon or yarn with wire inside, or wrap a piece of floral wire with ribbon, and bend then glue in place as a handle.

Gluing ribbon handle in place

Once they are glued together you will now add a ribbon around the edge coating the seam.

Gluing ribbon around edge of CD

Glue the lacy ribbon around the outside.

Gluing lace around edge of CD

Now, add finishing touches of fake pearls around the outside.

Adding beads to outside of CD

Add pins and use for your next sewing project!

Pincushion on table with yarn

Want something a bit more portable? Check out this sewing kit organizer pin cushion jar! Keep it handy for creating some of these great baby sewing patterns to gift to friends and family. It’s so fun to create your own unique clothing and items with needle and thread! If sewing is on your list, make sure to bookmark my huge list of sewing hacks to make it easier to create incredible items.

Crafter’s Tips

Don’t have old CD’s or DVD’s on hand? Grab a box of old CD’s for crafting on Etsy! Such a great low cost craft tool!

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Upcycled Old CD Pincushion Basket - With Video

Upcycled cd pincushion

This upcycled CD pincushion basket is a great project for any sewing lovers in your life! Easy to make and perfect recycling craft!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • Old CD's
  • Fabric
  • Satin ribbon
  • Fuzzy ribbon or yarn
  • Cotton balls
  • Artificial flowers
  • Fake pearls
  • Needle
  • Thread
  • Floral wire

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Glue sticks or glue rope

Instructions

  1. Cut the fabric a few inches wider than each CD to make sure it will wrap around and cover them; Measuring cd's against fabric
  2. Place one CD on a piece of fabric, then pull it over the top and stitch in place loosely;Sewing fabric in place around CD
  3. On the second piece of fabric, place the cotton balls then top with a second CD;Gluing cotton balls onto fabric
  4. Pull the fabric over and stitch in place; Covering cotton balls with CD
  5. Now, glue the two "packets" together flat side to flat side; Gluing CD packets together
  6. Add the stiff ribbon or floral wire with ribbon in a curve over the top as a handle and glue one side to each side; Gluing ribbon handle in place
  7. Add a length of ribbon around the edge where the two are glued together; Gluing ribbon around edge of CD
  8. Add a ruffle of ribbon or lace around the top; Gluing lace around edge of CD
  9. Then add pearl bead accents; Adding beads to outside of CD
  10. Now you can add pins and use for your next sewing project! Upcycled CD Pincushion on blue surface

Notes

If you don't have cotton balls on hand, feel free to stuff this with scrap fabric or old pillow filling.

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