Pattern weights are used while cutting the fabric for a garment or craft sewing project. The pattern weights hold the pattern down to the fabric,allowing you to cut without having the pattern shift. And they're faster than using pins.
Pattern weights can be bought from sewing and craft stores, but usually cost $10 for 4 weights, e.g. this set on Amazon. Like many crafters I use heavy, metal washers as weights because they only cost $.25 - .5 each. Naturally I wanted to decorate my weights, and here's how you can too.
Pattern weights can be bought from sewing and craft stores, but usually cost $10 for 4 weights, e.g. this set on Amazon. Like many crafters I use heavy, metal washers as weights because they only cost $.25 - .5 each. Naturally I wanted to decorate my weights, and here's how you can too.
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You will need:
- 1 or 2 heavy washers for each weight. I used 2" wide washers
- Something to mark a circle with. This should be twice the width of your washer
- Fabric scraps at least double the width of your washers in both directions
- 1 large 'shank' button for each weight
- a needle
- thread
- fabric cutter or scissors
- thread snips or scissors
- Hot glue gun, or just regular craft glue if you're more patient than me
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Beth
Im doing applied apparel technology and our school finally got us some "weights" (off cuts from the steel from the construction section) these are great... but this would have been so handy to know instead of waiting for school supplies.
Thanks so much for this ible.. Im going underthe house to see if I can find any large washers =D
I did a similar thing several years ago-winding variegated yarn around pairs of heavy washers--but the embellishment make yours way prettier.