Bar of Soap as Pretty Pincushion

Clever ways to repurpose everyday items.

Needles and pins in a wrapped bar of soapJose Picayo

Stick needles and pins in a wrapped bar of soap. The soap’s oils make the pointy ends glide through fabric sew easily.

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