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I don't use big ol' clothing patterns. I have seen weights though that can be pretty costly. These seem to be the perfect alternative!
Pattern Weights Tutorial at Southern Matriarch
"I takes longer to cut these out than it does to stitch them together. They are very durable, heavy enough to hold your fabric but light enough to be manageable. The slight nap of the suede helps them grab the fabric..." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make Decorative Table Weights
(for those looking forward to Summer, or who live in the Southern Hemisphere) Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog "It drives me insane when a sneaky gust of wind messes up a table we’ve spent hours decorating. Instead of relying on plates and cutlery...
- Tutorial - How To Sew A Rayon Lounge Top Nightshirt
Embellished with a purchased applique Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog "This tutorial is the companion to the lounge pants in the previous post, using the same rayon fabric. Click on Rayon Lounge Pants for that tutorial. Cutting out...
- Tutorial - Make A Yarn Wrapped Pattern Weights
A great alternative to pins when tracing, drafting or cutting patterns Tutorial at Makery Blog "A little while ago we were talking about budget friendly pattern weights and I mentioned that I had ordered some giant washers and had plans to prettify them...
- Tutorial - How To Make Pattern Weights
Make these pattern weights with re-purposed material from the hardware store Tutorial at Lorelei Jayne Blog "When I first started sewing I just thought everyone used pins but I soon came to find (thanks pinterest) that a lot of sewists use pattern...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Set Of Pattern Weights
Weights are stored on hanger when not in use Pattern Weight Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog "When I decided I would like some pattern weights I found many ideas on Pinterest that other crafters had come up with like: some filled with Aquarium...
Tutorials
Tutorial - How to Make Pattern Weights
I don't use big ol' clothing patterns. I have seen weights though that can be pretty costly. These seem to be the perfect alternative!Pattern Weights Tutorial at Southern Matriarch
"I takes longer to cut these out than it does to stitch them together. They are very durable, heavy enough to hold your fabric but light enough to be manageable. The slight nap of the suede helps them grab the fabric..." Read more
- Tutorial - How To Make Decorative Table Weights
(for those looking forward to Summer, or who live in the Southern Hemisphere) Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog "It drives me insane when a sneaky gust of wind messes up a table we’ve spent hours decorating. Instead of relying on plates and cutlery...
- Tutorial - How To Sew A Rayon Lounge Top Nightshirt
Embellished with a purchased applique Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog "This tutorial is the companion to the lounge pants in the previous post, using the same rayon fabric. Click on Rayon Lounge Pants for that tutorial. Cutting out...
- Tutorial - Make A Yarn Wrapped Pattern Weights
A great alternative to pins when tracing, drafting or cutting patterns Tutorial at Makery Blog "A little while ago we were talking about budget friendly pattern weights and I mentioned that I had ordered some giant washers and had plans to prettify them...
- Tutorial - How To Make Pattern Weights
Make these pattern weights with re-purposed material from the hardware store Tutorial at Lorelei Jayne Blog "When I first started sewing I just thought everyone used pins but I soon came to find (thanks pinterest) that a lot of sewists use pattern...
- Tutorial - How To Make A Set Of Pattern Weights
Weights are stored on hanger when not in use Pattern Weight Tutorial at Nanny Notes 2 U Blog "When I decided I would like some pattern weights I found many ideas on Pinterest that other crafters had come up with like: some filled with Aquarium...