Thanks for the video. My friends say, "oh, it's easy. Here's the pattern", but a visual is a million times better for me.

For small items like this you can also cut boning from used round plastic food containers like butter, sour cream, etc. Works great. If you need a longer piece, just cut in a spiral.

I made one just like this but a much longer "hinge" and heavy pellets in the pincushion and gave it to my dad to use as a remote control holder!!! The hinge lies on the arm of his recliner with the weight resting on the inside of the chair, about where the cushion and the side meet. The bag rests along side with a few remotes in it. Perfect.

i made a couple of these and i didn't have any boning. So i used a couple of long Zip-ties with the knoby-clicky things cut off. It worked really well. : )

Hi Rob, I made one of these and LOVE IT. I also made a matching pad for under my sewing machine for tools (Jenny Doan's tutuorial). Here are a couple of things I added to this pin cushion and thread catcher. 1) I sewed a rectangle approximately 3" x 4" in half and turned it inside out. Then I sewed the top of the rectangle to the tab between the pin cushion and the bag to make a flap of material so that I had a place for needles. Since needles don't have any tops like pins, they tended to disappear into the pincushion. 2) I slid a 16 oz solo cup into the bag to make it easier to empty the thread and fabric scraps. 3) I didn't have boning and had thrown all of the strapping from mailed packages away (ugh) so I cut up a gallon milk gallon into strips and it has worked well in place of the boning!. When I make the next one, 1) I am planning to put the walnut shells into a muslin bag and then into the pincushion sleeve because with a light colored fabric, the moving the pins in and out of the walnut shells discolored the pin cushion over time and 2) I will add a rectangle of plastic shelf liner to the bottom of the pin cushion or if I make a sewing machine pad with it, I'll add a little velcro to the bottom of the pin cushion and the sewing machine mat so that the pin cushion doesn't slide off the table.

You are one of the the best sewing instructor I have seen. I would have placed the walnuts into a separate pillow and then placed it into the pin cushion.

Everyone needs one of these in their sewing studio. Easy to make and so great to have on hand for anyone who likes to sew! It's this weeks' brand new tutorial: a Weighted Pincushion and Scrap Bag!

clear chopping mats from the Dollar Tree, cut into 3/4” strips works great instead of boning material.

The cheapest place to get crushed walnut shells is in a pet store. They are used at the bottom of some cages. They are available online under pet supplies, also.

Rob, I love watching your videos. High energy, fresh ideas, and I love that you use simple everyday items (straps for boning). Repurposing is a GREAT thing. You can also insert 2 door hinges into the pin cushion before adding shells. It is added weight and lays flat. Sewing in a magnet on the top side of the pin cushion will be a great and convenient place for thread snips. I love someone's idea of the rubber shelf liner to prevent slipping. The possibilities are endless. Here is an out-of-the-box idea, using heavier "man" material, the pincushion instead is left open on both ends to slide a belt through. Attach to your belt when fishing. The catcher can hold worms either in a plastic bag or the plastic container the come in and outside pockets can hold a small folding knife (for cutting the fishing line) and anything else you want at your side so you don't have to go in the tackle box every time.

I love that you are a dude that sews and crafts. Love your channel.

Rob,thanks for the great tutorial! Something else you can use in place of boning, is the straps used to bind lumber. It works great, easy to come by, hardware stores just throw it out & are generally willing to let you take as much as you'd like. Bonus - albeit very little less trash in the landfill. Keep us the great work! You are very much appreciated & loved.

Teaching my 8 year old granddaughter to sew this summer...this is definitely on the list! She will be thrilled! AND ..I think my mother will LOVE the one I'll be making her for Mothers Day. AND, of course I'll be making one for myself as well. Thank you Rob!!!!!

Hi I love mine, I made one and I use a solo cup inside so I can just lift the cup out of the bag and empty and I am ready to go again. Thanks

This is my most recent favorite. I've been watching Man Sewing tutorials and Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorials on my lunch break while walking on the treadmill at work. They are the perfect length to get one or two turorials in during my half hour walk and makes the time go faster. I can't wait to make the weighted pin cushion with scrap bag to help keep my sewing area tidy.

Rob! I'm Mrs Brown, loved your video,made three. I kept going back and forth with the video as I sewed till the first one was done. Away I went, found out my husbands crushed walnut shells he uses for cleaning the brass on his reloading, worked great for the pincushion. Thanks for your videos . Luv them!

I bought one of these years ago from our local guild and I love it! 💕 So now I'll be able to make some for all my friends and family who've been wanting one. Thanks Rob!

I just made the trash bin. I love it and plan on making one for my daughter and grandson and with your idea I plan to fill it with notions and stuff, my husband wants one for his work bench so when he is working with screws and stuff he can drop them in there while he is working and will not lose the screws and nuts and with the weight it will not fall off his bench. great idea, thanks.

Love this tutorial! I have made several of these weighted pin cushions with scrap bag attached as little gifts for family and friends who think they are great! It's fun to mix and match various fabric designs and colors, plus it's a good way to use up smaller, leftover pieces. By the way, I enjoy all of Rob at Man Sewing videos. Rob gets to the point and explains and shows each step clearly. Also, it is clear that he loves his craft and genuinely enjoys teaching. Great work Rob!!!

Hello Rob, I am newish to quilting. I just watched the tutorial on the sewing machine pad with pockets that Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilting Company made and I am thinking this would be cool to attach to the pad itself with a pin cushion scrap bag combo off the side of it over by the right side of the machine. Looking around for other innovations to add to the sewing machine pad. I need to remember to leave room for the function of the machine and for me! Thanks for your enthusiastic caffeine driven tutorial! This one made lining a bag look easy. Thank you. Man Sewing is something most women, I think, would like to see more of.

It took me awhile, but I finally made the Weighted Pin Cushion. I really like it and want to thank you for your up beat attitude. It is really enjoyable to watch your tutorials. Thank you.

Just finished 2 of these and almost finished with the last one. My sisters and I are going to each make a Cross wall quilt and just wanted to treat them with these awesome thread catcher/pin cushions. Thanks so much Rob, love learning from you!!! 💚

I made this bag along with the Rob’s tutorial and it was AWESOME! I didn’t have any boning and I didn’t feel like going out and getting any so I used a a very stiff fusible interfacing and that worked out good enough until I pick up some boning because I will definitely be making more of these! Rob, you are the best!!!

I have a pincushion scrap holder which I bought and I was so delighted when I discovered your tutorial. My friends are all getting them for Christmas. Thank you

Found your videos today while researching how to make my own scrap bag. What a fun and informative video! I didn't have any boning on hand but I found a metal hoop I had intended to use for another mobile I want to make. A hacksaw made quick work of opening one end and I slid it in to the top hem of the bag. Thanks for the tip on crushed walnut shells as they are actually good to keep your pins sharp! You are a neat host and I look forward to more vids!

Love your tutorials Rob! I did a search for this project, you were my first choice! Thank you for making all your projects so easy!

I have wanted to make one of these for a long time too, but I was fortunate to have a friend make one for me. But, I thought since I have that one by my sewing machine, it would be nice to have one on the ironing board as well. So, now I can make one. I really didn't have a clue where to start. Your tutorial is excellent. I also want to make the charging station. You are the coolest (well next to Jenny anyway).

Thank you so much Rob, I really really enjoyed watching you creating this amazing trash bag and pin cushion. I’m definitely going to try this out. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

Excellent tutorial! It included all the materials needed with correct dimensions and very clear instructions. It took me less than an hour to make mine. In lieu of walnut shells, I used red lentils for the pin cushion (it's what I had in my cupboard). Thanks, Rob, for a great tutorial! I'll be making more of these as gifts for my crafty friends.

A friend just said she wanted one of these! I bought one at a silent auction fundraiser and love it!

I finally took the plunge and I made one of these using some scrap fabric. Its my first "real" project and I am really proud of myself. Your tutorials are so easy to follow and informative along the way. Thank you Man Sewing!

Made 2 of these yesterday. one for me . one for my daughter, that i teaching how to quilt. She loves it. She is making the present quilt that Jenny has tutorial on. Thanks, Rob keep the tutorial coming,

Definitely my favorite tutorial so far. I have made multiples for myself and a few as gifts!

I've been looking for just the right pattern for a little bag and pincushion, I finally found one. My sewing room floor will love it!

Great tutorial! Thank you! I have written directions a friend gave me but could never figure them out. :) Found you through Missouri Star Quilt Company -- both of you are great!

I made many of these and used the plastic weed wacker cord for the top of the bags. It was super easy and it holds the top of the bag open due to its pre rounded shape

Hi Rob. I made this and it was so easy and fun that I made a bunch more as gifts for my sisters and mom for different purposes. I took your suggestion about the pockets and embellishments and now I have these all over the house. In the living room for when I am hand sewing/quilting/watching tv (it holds my remotes in pockets on the outside, in my sewing room, machine, cutting table, ironing station. Thanks so much for this tutorial

Greetings from Puerto Rico! I want to thank you for your very simple way of explaining sewing work. I was breaking my head watching videos to make a bag pick up threads and pin cushion, until I found you! Great, I could do it in a two by three, but with my personal touch ..! Thanks and success.🥰🤗

I just Googled this idea and found one with a detachable basket, a nice touch that I will add to the one I am going to make!

I made one today! My first big project,total newbie..i didnt have boning so i had a clear cutting mat from dollar tree, it worked so great! I feel accomplished!!

This was my 1st video tutorial by Rob. I am hooked!

Just came across your video for the first time. Love it. You have explained things so easily. I ordered a completed Pincushion/scrap bag offline. Never again. I will most definitely give this a try. It looks fun and easy. Thank you.

Just finished two! One thing that I did differently was when connecting the two bags. I marked with a frixon pen the inch all the way around. It was easy to slide around the free arm and sew around that way.

Love the little pin cushion/trash bin. I like all of the details.

Thanks, Rob! What a great and easy to sew item for the sewing room! I'll have to make some of these! Great tutorial as always!

I like it when the scrap bag is connected to the pincushion tab with hook & loop tape or a large snap. So I don't shake out the pins from the pincushion when I shake out the scraps. Nice video!

Your tutorials are so informative and fun! You break down each step clearly and with lots of enthusiasm! claudia

You made this look so easy. Thank you!!! Can't wait to get some boning and walnut shells so I can make a few for my sewing room and my friends.

This was so easy to make. Thank you! I made 2...but I used rice as I didn't have any walnut shells and it worked wonderfully. I use this every day I sew. Again...great instructions...thanks!!!

Hello. Thank you for this project. I teach very basic beginner sewing workshops and this is the quickest way I have found to make these scrap bags. Looking forward to showing my students how this is done. Thanks again.

Hey Rob! Your instructions are the quickest, easiest way I've seen to make one of these! I bought a pattern and made 2 for me & my MIL but they took forever. I need to make a few more so I don't have to carry them around the house. I'm definitely using this video for that. I bought a new washing machine a couple of years ago and asked for the strapping around the box. The guy looked at me like I was crazy but I have yards and yards of the stuff to make these now. Thanks for the video and your shirt is awesome!

I made one and I don't know how I ever lived without one before!! Thanks Rob!

This has been my favorite video! I have the stuff and now just ready to make. Stay tuned for the project to appear on instagram. Cheers and thanks for the great videos!

Thanks Rob! Love your tutorials. I really like the little 'useful things' projects like this. Also home décor projects are fun too. TY again, and have a super day! ~Liz~

I watched this at the treadmill on mute at the gym - was able to follow everything even without sound! Came to book mark it, wil definitely be making this. Thankyou.

Love Man Sewing. This is a project I can't wait to make.

cute little pin cushion and scrap bag combo. adorable

Thank you for all of your tutorials . You've been extremely helpful with all of your videos .

Hi Rob! I JUST found you and your channel tonight! I am SO glad that I did! I truly needed a sewing person who has a great sense of humor tonight! Thanks for making a cold December night more merry and bright! I saved your channel to my Pinterest Account. I hope to create my own versions of some of your great ideas! Keep up the great work!

Aww wow that is a sweet little pouch/pin cushion! Love it!

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!! Made this and use it all the time,, brilliant Rob once again... :)

I like the way you make it easy to understand. We all need these.

You are just something else and very special to me, great tutorial Rob and I love your "Man Trash" 😂💚

I embroidered a little pin cushion on the pin cushion! Love it

I am definitely gonna make one. You explained the steps so well and they are easy to follow. Thanks! And keep up the great work! 😍😘😀😀

recycle those 2 liter soda bottles for boning...

I made my first one. So happy with the results. Thank you for your fine video.

Great tutorial!! Love the boning at the top to keep the bag open!!

When I was making this (it turned out great!) the local JoAnn and Michaels did not have boning. So, I took one of our plastic chopping mat and cut a 1/2" strip. Now, next time I'm at the Dollar store I'm going to get a few plastic mats so I can make these for my sewing friends and family! Thanks for the great tutorial 🙂

Thanks so much for the link to the walnut shells. You are right on top of things!

Thanks wrap for sharing these trashbags pincushion love it! 💕💕

such a great idea and I love watching your tutorials!

I made this yesterday, and I love it! Thanks!

So i have tried this amd mine came out perfect. I used a wire strap to keep the shape and i used rice as weight and they worked. Thanks again!

Rob, These bags are great and practical. I agree, we all need several. It might be helpful to use your free arm feature of your machine while stitching the casing for the boning. Absolutely love your teaching style!

This is going to be a great birthday gift for my one granddaughter who is just starting to learn to sew. 😍

Cool tutorial! Love it I’m very crafty not good in sewing 🧵 but love the little bag 👌love how easy and clear you explain it 🙌

I JUST discovered you! As a female, you're a great change to learning! You are gifted, and easy on the eyes...☺

I love your tutorial!!! I have been looking for one and finally...thank you!!!! Love it!

Great Tutorial Rob!! Super simple and so functional.

I have one with a cup holder - so nifty! Use it all the time. Love your tutorials, thanks.

I've always wanted to make one of these and now I can. I almost bought one on Etsy and decided not too because I have a lot of great fabric. Thanks! M👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Watched several videos and decided on yours. Being a rather occasional sewer, I was sure I would give up after trying to make the boxed corners. Thanks to your style of explaining, I was able to make six thread catchers. Thank you! 😊

Just watched this again. I love your old set behind you

Hello, love this pin cushion trash bag 😁 & your the first Man Sewing I have ever seen 💙 love your teaching techniques 😋 Erica x

This is a great idea and will be very useful for my daughter, mother and I. I can not wait to make us some. Thanks for a great video and very well explained. I enjoy watching many of your videos. Thanks again.

Great idea. Thanks for showing how easy it is to make. I have one and now will make more.

I am a blind man sewer who does not let my blindness stop me doign things. I like how Rob gives teh measurements and I can get the cutting right and how much I need to leave and where to sew. Tahnk you rob. I also have a man sewing t shirt as well.

Havent seen you before.but i will definately.be keeping an eye out for your next project.so you are so good at explaining things.i have learnt so much.thankyou.

This is such a useful item! I really need to make a second one for my sewing room.

Hi Rob, it’s Tina again and just wanted to let you know that I’m making a whole bunch of these beauties again and just to reach out and thank you once again for great tutorial! 💚

Love your videos! You are so upbeat and fun!

What a great teacher I am so pleased with my pin cushion scrap bag!

I made these for all my sewing buddies for Christmas. They were a huge hit and they fold easily for storage as my "sewing room" is portable.

I bought ome of these at a craft show in Kalamazoo, Mi. in May and just loved it. My 89 YO mother had a trash bag by her recliner and I ended uo giving it to her to use instead. Now I can make myself one! I think hers has sand in the 'pin cushion' part.At least it felt like it.Thanks for an informative and not scary video! I think I can, I think I can!!

Thank you for your instructions, so precise. Your video is easier to follow.

Loved this so much I made one for myself thanks for the help. Love your videos. Very fun and informative.

My daughter made me one when I bought her first sewing machine when she was 7 as her first sewing project. She added a heavy duty magnet (in a hidden pocket) under the pincushion, as well in a pocket between the main/lining fabric. adde another pocket of leather for small thread scissors. For the top stitching portion around bag, and pincushion ends she used a decorative stitch. She added the magnet, because I have a magnet stip mounted to my table for pins. Sorry I have no picture because this bag was lost in a tornado in 2012.

Great informative video with lots of humour! Thank you for taking the time to explain the step-by-step process. I usually watch a video and then turn on Closed Captioning so I can take a few notes along the way and you are one of the very few people who provide clear and concise Closed Captioning. A lot of people use the CC option only to realize its a bunch of mumble jumble. You've got a new subscriber!

So glad I found this tutorial. I have wanted a thread catcher for the longest time and couldn't find the pattern. Found you and wow now I have one. Thanks Rob!