How to Make a Sewing Kit in a Mason Jar

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Get a mason jar with a 2-part lid.. Take the lid apart.. Paint the outer ring, if desired.

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1

Get a mason jar with a 2-part lid.

Step 1

Get a mason jar with a 2-part lid.

2

Take the lid apart.

Step 2

Take the lid apart.

3

Paint the outer ring, if desired.

Step 3

Paint the outer ring, if desired.

4

Paint the outside of the jar, if desired.

Step 4

Paint the outside of the jar, if desired.

5

Use the inner lid to trace and cut 1 circle from the fabric.

Step 5

Use the inner lid to trace and cut 1 circle from the fabric.

6

Use the lid to trace and cut a second, larger circle out of fabric.

Step 6

Use the lid to trace and cut a second, larger circle out of fabric.

7

Sew a gathering stitch around the edges of the larger circle.

Step 7

Sew a gathering stitch around the edges of the larger circle.

8

Fill the pincushion with polyfill.

Step 8

Fill the pincushion with polyfill.

9

Tuck the disk into the pincushion and finish the gathering.

Step 9

Tuck the disk into the pincushion and finish the gathering.

10

Hot glue the smaller circle to the back of the lid.

Step 10

Hot glue the smaller circle to the back of the lid.

11

Add a magnetic strip to the back, if desired.

Step 11

Add a magnetic strip to the back, if desired.

12

Fill your kit with basic sewing necessities.

Step 12

Fill your kit with basic sewing necessities.

13

Keep your items small and compact.

Step 13

Keep your items small and compact.

14

Add some notions.

Step 14

Add some notions.

15

Organize smaller items by packaging them individually.

Step 15

Organize smaller items by packaging them individually.

16

Add fabric and lace trim to give your kit more charm.

Step 16

Add fabric and lace trim to give your kit more charm.

17

Do not overcrowd your jar.

Step 17

Do not overcrowd your jar.

18

Cater the kit to your needs.

Step 18

Cater the kit to your needs.

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