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Some projects are useful. Some are adorable. This one manages both.
Designed as a pincushion, scissor holder, and handy sewing organiser, these standing cats are both decorative and practical. The Cat’s Meow is a cheerful little sewing companion designed to hold your scissors, pins, clips, and general sewing chaos in one place — while looking very pleased with itself on your worktable.
With a weighted base and roomy little paws, these cats are surprisingly practical. They’re quick to sew, fun to personalise, and dangerously easy to multiply once you start choosing fabrics.
Perfect for gifts, swaps, sewing room decor, or simply making your workspace feel a bit more cheerful. You’ll probably start with one cat. You probably won’t stop at one cat.
Highlights:
- Makes a standing cat pincushion and scissor holder
- Weighted base helps keep tools upright and stable
- Great scrap-busting project for quilting cottons and felt
- Beginner-friendly construction with simple shaping
- Quick to personalise with different fabrics and colours
- Ideal for gifts, swaps, sewing friends, and market makes
Finished Size:
Approx. 7" high
Skill Level:
Beginner friendly
If you can sew simple curves and do a bit of basic hand stitching, you’ll be absolutely fine.
Why You’ll Love It
Actually Useful: Holds scissors, pins, clips, and other bits without tipping over.
Fabric Friendly: A great excuse to use favourite prints and tiny scraps.
Quick Win: Satisfying to make without becoming a massive project.
Giftable: One of those patterns people instantly want when they see it sitting on your sewing table.
FAQ – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:
What’s included in this pattern?
A digital PDF sewing pattern with full-size templates and illustrated instructions.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes — this is a beginner-friendly project with straightforward construction.
What does the cat hold?
Scissors, small tools, and pins. The weighted base helps keep everything upright.
Can I customise it?
Absolutely. These look great in all sorts of fabric combinations and are brilliant for using scraps.
How do I get the pattern?
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern available for instant download. If you need help downloading your pattern? Visit our Download FAQ page for step-by-step instructions on how to access and print your PDF patterns.
Can I sell cats made from this pattern?
Yes — handmade items may be sold with credit: “Made with a Ric Rac pattern.” Pattern files may not be shared or redistributed. See our copyright and make-to-sell page for full details.
Love this style? Complete the collection
The Cat’s Meow also has a few sewing room friends:
Or browse the full pincushion collection for more useful little sewing companions.
Made your own Cat’s Meow? I’d love to see it.
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