How To Make DIY Sewing Pattern Weights Three Different Ways!

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6 ай бұрын

Do you want to know how to make DIY sewing pattern weights at home and save yourself some money? Well you've come to the right place! Fabric weights are so expensive if you buy them in a store so in this DIY youtube sewing tutorial sewing educator Anastasia Chatzka shows you how to make your own pattern weights at home three different ways! Happy Sewing!!!
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@Oonagh72 6 ай бұрын

I wrapped a brick in fabric. 😂😂😂 --Seriously you can buy a flat paver for like 4$ at the hardware store. I just used a brick out of my backyard.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

I love it! lol 😂

@neocat81 6 ай бұрын

my working table is only 41 inches round so pattern weights are a really good idea. i have been using full tuna cans. i like that they are stackable. i am gonna make the giant washer things. thank you so much!!! 💜💜💜💜

@windlessoriginals1150 6 ай бұрын

The handles on the jumbo washers are a great idea.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

It makes it nice & easy to use :)

@daxxydog5777 6 ай бұрын

I use large washers I stole from work (not really, they're just laying around) and I also use an antique iron, plus my tape dispenser, my phone, old paperweights, just whatever is handy.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

I have used a tape dispenser before too. Thanks for sharing what you use as weights :)

@chrissy24-7 6 ай бұрын

I love the idea of cast iron animals! ❤

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Piratical & cute!

@bozenamissoni2993 6 ай бұрын

I have some fat glass, stone, marble and iron souvenira...I love them

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Very fun! I have a geode that I was for a weight too.

@janskipo7111 6 ай бұрын

Great ideas

@SewAnastasia 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@naynerlang 6 ай бұрын

I love the washers! Pattern weights are on my to do list this year so these are great ideas. A friend of mine used scrap fabric to make some small bags that she filled with rice. They work well and last a long time

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Bags with rice is a great idea. You really want to keep in mind the weight of the weights. You need something at least a few pounds to really hold your pattern and fabric down. That is why we used pennies for the bag. Send pics when you make your weights :)

@gregoryperson3748 5 ай бұрын

Does anyone have the link to the jumbo washers on Amazon?

@PrincessMommyScientist 6 ай бұрын

I have 1000 mL containers of acrylic paint in the same room, so I usually grab those LOL I’ve also used dumbbells or heavy books.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Nice. I love hearing about everyone’s different ways they hold down projects to cut. 💖

@debrariley2057 6 ай бұрын

I have a huge selection of cast iron irons, from a half pound one which is so so small, I also use pickle jar weights (glass) they are used to keep any food pickles in the brine, they have now become glass pattern weights, I also have some bought ones which were gifts, a selection of weights in the shape of buttons and all in a hand made leather case, some weighted wooden cotton reels, and a large selection of brass balance scale weights, hugely pleasing to use. The only thing is I keep them in a large wooden box, which cannot be lifted as its all to heavy… but i really do love all of my weights. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on pattern weights.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Pickle weight?! Awesome. I need to look into those. It sounds like you have a fun collection of weights :)

@angelsmith4467 6 ай бұрын

I have my Hubby’s Gramma’s iron weighs ❤

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

That's such a cool piece of family history! It's great that you have something that belonged to your hubby's grandma.

@danardalin 6 ай бұрын

For smaller weights... appliance leveling feet. The screw on the top makes them easy to hold and move.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

So unique!!!!!

@elzinawhite3199 6 ай бұрын

Excellent information ❤❤❤

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@maryquitecontrary93 6 ай бұрын

Since my sewing room is also a workout room the hand weights do double duty. lol

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Ha that’s awesome 😎

@deborahraad7003 Ай бұрын

Could you please provide the jumbo washer measurement?❤️

@tammyjohnson8150 6 ай бұрын

You crack me up 🤣! But seriously is there anything cuter than a baby pig…..with wings???? I am a cat lover too! So you tapped my happy buttons today! Sewing, flying pigs, cats, great ideas, a musical T shirt lol! Anyway, I refused to spend the amount of money required for pattern weights. So I bought a large bag of colorful children’s bean bags for around $9.00 US from Amazon. Granted I used a lot of them, but they did the job. No pins and the patterns didn’t move at all. I had been having trouble with pinning properly (I’m new to sewing), so I was having to repin in places. And sometimes come back and trim spots that weren’t lining up correctly. But the bean bags have worked out well for me. Yeah! I really like the washer idea though. So I think I will stop by the local hardware store and see what I can find. Thanks so much for the tips 🦋

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! It's always great to connect with fellow cat lovers and sewing enthusiasts. Your bean bag idea is genius, and I'm glad it worked out well for you. Happy sewing!

@blacklaceroses 6 ай бұрын

I use cans from my pantry. Whatever is in the 4" diameter size. Usually pumpkin puree or enchilada sauce🤤

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

That's a clever way to repurpose pantry items!

@BelindaTOV 6 ай бұрын

I use shot glasses and rulers. Love the cast iron idea though.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Shot glasses?! Huh 🤔 I would think they wouldn’t be heavy enough. Thats awesome they work though!

@BelindaTOV 6 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia i dont use them for anything so i have a few. I have never done an actual, large pattern so i havent gotten anything more…yet.

@Ami5Jo 6 ай бұрын

I use rocks/stones. Slightly smaller than my fist and not too heavy to move.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

That's a great idea! Using rocks or stones can add a natural and rustic touch to your space.

@tozieholl857 6 ай бұрын

I have been looking for something to put down on my ruler when I make cuts with my rotary cutter, to keep it from shifting. My resolution this year is to make sure my fabric cuts are precision straight. I seem to have trouble with that and it shows in my projects. I really want to get better and I think those antique irons would be ideal. Your covered washers were adorable, too. Thank you for the fun video.

@lefty4180 6 ай бұрын

Millers Dry Goods has no slip Grip Dots…I love’ em, have them on all my rulers.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

The vintage irons are great cause they are so heavy and small. The no slip dots are a great idea too.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Great advice.

@tozieholl857 5 ай бұрын

@@lefty4180 I bought some of the no slip dots and they work great! Thanks for the advice. I hadn't heard of them before.

@lefty4180 5 ай бұрын

@@tozieholl857 your welcome 🤗

@pennycandyys 4 ай бұрын

Cool and educational video, thank you. You spoke to weight, it sounds like you want about 3-4 lbs, but what about shape? Do your professional rectangular ones work better than say the round washers? Which do you reach for, and why?

@SewAnastasia 4 ай бұрын

It depends on the size of the piece you are cutting out. I generally go for the irons or the flat rectangles. I prefer the heavy weights so things do not move around.

@pennycandyys 4 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia That makes sense, thank you!

@jeansmith-wl7xt 6 ай бұрын

I dropped some washers in the bottom an empty tuna can then put in plaster of paris let harden heavey enuf mand easy tp pick up also put a shallow depression in it to hold some pins tuna cans have a smoother bottom

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

That's a clever DIY hack! Thanks for sharing your creative idea with us.

@barefacedquestions 6 ай бұрын

How heavy should a fabric weight be to be effective? You said 2.5lb, which is roughly 1kg? There are many tutorials for sewing custom weights which involves stuffing rice, but I feel like there's no way one weight can reach 1kg.

@SewAnastasia 4 ай бұрын

Correct. Those weights are not heavy enough.

@bohemiansusan2897 6 ай бұрын

I use 2 x 2 ceramic tiles as weights.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Fun! What colors are they?

@bohemiansusan2897 6 ай бұрын

@@SewAnastasia they are the 8 colors found in a crayon box. They were bulk on Amazon.

@bozenamissoni2993 6 ай бұрын

..or you can crochet around the rings

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@Ellemckay 6 ай бұрын

If using pennies, just leave them in the rolls.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Yeah you can totally leave them in the roll.

@JosieStev 6 ай бұрын

Hello ❤

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

Hi 👋

@doloresdodd8196 6 ай бұрын

Could you drop a link to your weights from Amazon? I can't find the ones you got. Thanks.

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

www.amazon.com/dp/B009OJ93K6?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_ZRXPRPYQ4DX1QCZ3TH2H&peakEvent=4&dealEvent=1&language=en-US

@SewAnastasia 6 ай бұрын

These are the ones that I ordered

@libylulasgarden0123 Ай бұрын

What size washers did you use? They look pretty large and I can't find anything bigger than 2" on Amazon.

@SewAnastasia Ай бұрын

They are like 6 inches. I link to them in the comments. Check there.

@libylulasgarden0123 Ай бұрын

I'm sorry, I must be really blind but I don't see it anywhere in your comments or your description on your video. But it's okay at least I know they're about 6 inches so I can find them somewhere. Thank you for your response though. Have a wonderful day

@SewAnastasia Ай бұрын

@@libylulasgarden0123 amzn.to/3yUBZom here is the link