How To Make DIY Sewing Pattern Weights Three Different Ways! 

I love the idea of cast iron animals! ❤

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!!! 💜💜💜💜

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.

The handles on the jumbo washers are a great idea.

I'm currently using my 2x 1lb walking hand weights and 3lb ball weight. I find they roll around too much and not heavy enough either. So, I'm thinking about using 2 bathroom/kitchen tiles and use washers in the middle of they're not heavy enough. You could always paint the sides and use Mod Podge to seal the sides. That way they're small enough to grab and heavy enough to stay in place. I still like the idea of using ribbon for a handle. I've seen buttons for a handle, but I'd think that wouldn't be big enough to grab and move around.

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.

Great ideas

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 🦋

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

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

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

Excellent information ❤❤❤

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

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.

Could you please provide the jumbo washer measurement?❤️

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?

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

I use 2 x 2 ceramic tiles as weights.

..or you can crochet around the rings

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.

Hello ❤

If using pennies, just leave them in the rolls.

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

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