Pattern weights are essential for sewing knit fabrics.
However, most commercially sold pattern weights come in packs of 4 and honestly you need about 10 pattern weights to get the job done. Here is a simple solution for making your own pattern weights from scrap fabric you have on hand and a box of washers from your local home improvement store. * |
| A few simple supplies are all it takes to make your pattern weight |
Supplies Needed:
- Scraps of fabric cut into 6 inch squares
- Twine or Crochet Thread (I prefer a sparkly crochet thread for the fun factor)
- 10 - 1.5 inch metal washers per pattern weight
Instructions:
1. Set 10 washers in the center of your 6 inch square of fabric (my fabric is 5" x 6" and it was a little challenging to make sure the twine kept all of the material together). |
| My 5 x 6 rectangle of vintage fabric was a little tricky for wrapping the washers |
2. Bring all of the fabric edges centered over the washers - forming a dumpling of sorts.
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| Pinch your fabric together at the top of the washers |
3. Cut a 10 inch piece of twine and then wrap it around the top of the dumpling.
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| Use your fingers to keep the twine taut as you make your knot. |
4. Using your fingers to hold the thread in place, double knot the twine.
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| Finished Pattern Weight! Just trim the twine! |
5. Trim your twine down a bit and Voila! Your pattern weight is complete!
Make 9 more of these simple pattern weights and you are ready to start your knit sewing project!
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