I have been a self-employed seamstress for 50 years now and have always used a pin cushion worn on the left wrist. The bracelet part is curved plastic that slips off and on easily and the cushion is a firm pillow about 2 1/2" long. The plastic prevents pins from sticking into your wrist and is so comfortable I have even worn it to the grocery store! I buy them at JoAnn fabrics and when the pins no longer stay in good, I cover it with another fabric that is more firmly woven.
Sharon ve