DIY Spool Pushpin

Reuse those old spools of thread and make them functional!
Have you ever had empty spools of thread after a sewing project and had no idea what to do with them besides throw them out? Did you feel a ton of guilt? Well that guilt can be a thing of the past with this DIY! Now you don't have to suffer through the shame of adding to a landfill. Make this today!

Supplies and Tools Needed:

1. One empty spool - If you have a wooden spool this project will look even better.

2. Clear Pushpin - Clear is preferable, but you can use a colored pushpin as well.

3. E6000 glue or Hot Glue Gun - This is your choice. I'll explain why later.

STEP 1: First gather your supplies. You will need a thumbtack, a spool without any thread, and a hot glue gun (or E6000).

 

STEP 2: Second, take your thumbtack and put some hot glue at the base where the thumbtack will meet the spool. NOTE: Make sure that the thumbtack fits inside the hole at one end of the spool.

STEP 3: Third, secure the thumbtack inside the hole at one end of the spool and allow to dry.

STEP 4: Fourth, add some more hot glue around the thumbtack once it is secured into the spool. This is just to make the connection a bit stronger!

STEP 5: Then you are all done and you can try it out for size!

NOTE: Although the hot glue gun is the holy grail for all DIYers, Crafters, etc. I recommend using E6000 glue for this project because than that thumbtack isn't going ANYWHERE! Hot Glue will hold well enough, but don't plan on hanging heavy objects from it. You have been warned! 

Easy, Simple DIY. These pushpins could double as artwork themselves, but adding your clothing would be even better. It possible get some wooden spools, it would give a very rustic look. Now keep in mind this DIY is something you could do with spools with thread. Here is how it looks with a dress hanging off of it. Looks good right? Sorry for the poor quality. That's what I get for being a night owl! Poor lighting.