Make your own fabric weights with this 10 minutes tutorial! These sewing weights are perfect for skipping pins when tracing your patterns but are also cute enough to use as home decor!
Pattern weights
Fabric weights are a great alternative to pins for holding pattern pieces onto fabric when you’re tracing them off or cutting them out, especially on slippery fabric. These sewing pattern weights are cute little triangle sachets that you can use as fabric weights for sewing or as air fresheners placed around the house. Simply add a few drops of your favorite oils!
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- Chicken fabric weights
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I use these fabric weights for both purposes and also because they’re so darn cute! I like to have them laying around the house for no practical reason, really. They have a little ribbon loop so you can hook it onto something or grab it easy. You can use them in your drawers and maybe your fabric shelf too!
These pattern weights are also a great project for beginners where they get the chance to practice sewing a triangle (which might sound scary but it’s so crazy easy!). And it’s a great scrap buster! The size on these little sachets is quite small but you can easily adjust it to fit your needs and style.
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Louise Jones says
Thank you for this, I have made some sewing weights using your tutorial. I used polli plastic to fill, approx 70-75g in each.
Petro says
Aww! Thanks so much for letting me know, Louise! I’m so happy you enjoyed my tutorial! xoxo
Lorie says
Thanks for the nice little tutorial. I was using river stones, but I like the ribbon for easy use. Much prettier too!
Anne Wickman says
I would have liked to see the tutorial, however even after clicking on “Read More”, it just brought up the same page….no tutorial.
BusyGi says
I followed the directions. But i couldn’t get the walnuts to fit in the hole. So i re-read the materials and saw that the walnuts were supposed to be crushed. Not to hard but they looked a lot like peanut butter. Not to mention…the crushed walnuts began to stink after a month. Think i will try the rice next time.
Petro says
Hi there. I’m sorry you had a bad experience with walnuts, not sure why your walnuts gone bad! Unless they are kept in a humid environment or the package has been opened already for a while, walnuts are expected to last for several months.
Myrna says
This said tutorial. To me that means you show us how to make them. Did I miss the link.
Petro says
You have missed that part, yes! If you scroll down the post, after the last paragraph on that first page you will be able to see a big sign saying “Click to continue reading” which will send you to the second page where the tutorial is.
Anne Wickman says
I have tried several times to access the tutorial video by scrolling down the page and clicking on where it says to keep reading, but there is no video.
Petro says
Hi Anne. You are commenting on the Triangle fabric weights hich has no video tutorial. Not sure why you were under the impression this tutorial has a video.
Becky says
I saw this cute idea this morning, and using leftover 4″ squares, made. one in just a few minutes. wonderful.
Petro says
Thanks so much Becky, you just made my day! xoxo
Karen says
I used to have one of these but I used it to remind myself to get on my knees and pray. I would put it on my pillow when I got up and had to move it to the floor so I might as well get on my knees to prayer. Yours is much more adorable. Thanks for sharing on Let’s Get Real Friday Link Up.
shelley says
Karen, what an absolutely beautiful thing a PRAYER cushion I love our Lord He means everything to me. Shelley God Bless…
Pam @Threading My Way says
I really must make some weights instead of using my sticky tape holder and scissors. Featured today, Petro.
Anne says
I love these weights! Mine are nowhere near as pretty. I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for tomorrow morning that features your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=88495