{"id":4994,"date":"2023-05-02T17:25:29","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T21:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/?p=4994"},"modified":"2023-05-02T17:25:32","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T21:25:32","slug":"perfect-easy-to-make-pattern-weights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/perfect-easy-to-make-pattern-weights\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect, Easy to Make, Pattern Weights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-mn.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me a long time to switch over to pattern weights from pins &#8211; not just because I really liked my scissors but also because I didn&#8217;t want to pay for pattern weights. They didn&#8217;t look like a good value and only came in ugly colors (at the time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried using soup cans, books, and washers taped together before I thought about making little bean bags filled with BBs although dried beans (or rice) probably would have worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever turned a fabric tube (before Dritz came out with that tube-turning gadget) you probably know why I stopped making fabric pattern weights. Ugh. (but they are great for holding down small pattern pieces)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting BBs into small, already-made containers was Genius &#8211; and I don&#8217;t know how I came up with the idea but I&#8217;m still glad I did. And, bonus, I could make them whatever color I wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Perfect (Easy to Make) Pattern Weights\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0mJXuQSudik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can watch this short video on how to make pattern weights or read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1-1024x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1-1024x675.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1-1536x1013.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These weights can be made in under five minutes (each). I really like how the slick bottom of the tin slides over the pattern piece, smoothing out the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIP: Place your weights in the center of your pattern and slide them out to the edges to get the pattern to lay completely flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Empty candy tins that have a smooth underside. They can be decorative or not. I imagine smooth, small, plastic containers would also work.<\/li><li>Something heavy to seal inside the container. I use BBs or pennies but fishing weights, odd screws and nuts, old pie weights, pea gravel, those flat glass pieces you put in flower vases, and marbles would work too.<\/li><li>Tape to seal the top to the bottom. I use washi tape but I&#8217;ve also used painter&#8217;s tape and masking tape. Packing tape could also work.<\/li><li>Optional: stickers &#8211; just for fun.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Put it Together<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply place some of the weights into the container. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: You <strong>do not<\/strong> have to fill the container to get it heavy enough for a pattern weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the weight of your container to see if you want to add more or take some away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-5.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seal the lid to the bottom by running the tape along the sides over the opening. I do this on tins that have hinged lids too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6-1536x985.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now&#8217;s the fun stuff, decorating. I typically cover any writing with washi tape. It&#8217;s not opaque but it makes the top less &#8220;busy&#8221; and adds some color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7-1024x532.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7-1024x532.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7-1536x798.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add stickers \ud83d\ude09 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That&#8217;s All There is to It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final-1536x1001.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thedailysew.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-5-tds-bg-pattern-weight-final.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Done and done. It&#8217;s nice to have a couple more weights to use and super nice it didn&#8217;t take me all day to make them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you found this useful. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you used something else for pattern weights that worked well. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It took me a long time to switch over to pattern weights from pins &#8211; not just because I really liked my scissors but also because I didn&#8217;t want to pay for pattern weights. They didn&#8217;t look like a good value and only came in ugly colors (at the time). 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