Pattern Weights

Intro: Pattern Weights

If you enjoy dress making but don't like to poke pins in your paper patterns, then these pretty pattern weights will hold the pattern still while you cut. 

STEP 1:

To make the pattern weights you will need:

fabric scraps
buttons
metal washers ( approx 3/4 in or 20 mm in diameter)
batting scraps
Clover Yo-Yo Maker (Large) 

STEP 2: Method

1. Trace a circle that is 1 1/2 in diameter (40 mm) onto a piece of batting and then cut it out.
2. Layer two washers in the centre of the batting and stitch in place.
3. Make a yo-yo as per the instructions on the yo-yo maker. Just before you gather up the yo-yo, position the circle of batting in the centre of the yo -yo.
4.Gather up the yo-yo and secure it so that the batting and washers are enclosed in the yo-yo.
5. Stitch on a button to the front of the yo-yo. 

STEP 3: Pattern Weights

These pattern weights are quick to whip up and are a pretty addition to your sewing equipment.

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Comments

[SiswantoS3]

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[guidess]

These are so cute and simple, with no sharp edges to tear the pattern, they won't leave any kind of mark, and so quick to make l can just whip up more whenever the cat steals them. Thanks for thinking to post such clear instructions for something l'm sure you take for granted, but will be such a help to sister sewers!

[wilgubeast]

Excellent and appropriate links back to your blog.

[sunshiine]

I don't like using pins eithor. this is a nice solution. thanks for sharing.

[aspoonfulofsugar]

Thanks Sunshine.

[scoochmaroo]

Great! I usually just use the large washers on their own, but this seems like a much better way to go about it.

[aspoonfulofsugar]

Thanks Scoochmaroo!