Supply's I use to make the pattern weights
By all means use whatever you have to make these pattern weights. This is just to make sure you have everything you need, close to hand. I always hate it when I have to stop mid project to find something I need. Which normally means I’ll get distracted tidying up before I find what I’m looking for. I will add links to the items I have purchased off Amazon.
- Fabric you would like as outer and a lining fabric of your choice. (tip: most fabric companies have clearance fabric I normally buy what ever is going for the lining fabric because you never see that anyway)
- Omnigrip quilting square 3.5-3.5 inches. (Link: https://amzn.to/3J80ejN)
- Olfa RTY-2/C Rotary Cutter: 45mm: Yellow (Link: https://amzn.to/3Opo4bX)
- Glass headed pins optional ( Link: https://amzn.to/3zCz1CV)
- Fabric clips instead of using pins your choice also optional ( Link: https://amzn.to/3otddTL)
- Sewing machine. (so many brands out there)
- Play sand ( I brought a large bag from my local hardware store, is available on amazon)
- Funnel and spoon (Link for funnel: https://amzn.to/3RYD6YS)
- Ribbon colour of own choice or own tags (I brought mine off etsy)
- Pinking scissors ( Link for scissors: https://amzn.to/3Aat1l5 )
- Needle and thread some (hand sewing required.)
*The above links are affiliate links. I may make a small amount.
Step 1
- Start by ironing your fabrics it makes the cutting out much easier.
- Using your 3.5 x 3.5 inch quilting square and rotary cutter, cut out 2x outer fabric and 2x lining fabric.
- Cut out 3.5 inch ribbon or tag if you have it.
Step 1
- Start by ironing your fabrics it makes the cutting out much easier.
- Using your 3.5 x 3.5 inch quilting square and rotary cutter, cut out 2x outer fabric and 2x lining fabric.
- Cut out 3.5 inch ribbon or tag if you have it.
Step 2
- Use pins or clips to hold fabric together. ( I don’t use them but if you feel more comfortable please do)
- Sew the 2 lining fabrics together. Right sides together if it has a pattern, if not it doesn’t matter.
- Sew 3 sides together. Leaving 1 side open to be able to fill with sand.
Step 3
- Sew 2 sides of the outer fabric together. Right sides together.
- Before you sew the third side, place your label or ribbon between the fabric and sew the third side.
Step 3
- Sew 2 sides of the outer fabric together. Right sides together.
- Before you sew the third side, place your label or ribbon between the fabric and sew the third side.
Step 4
- Take the Sewn together lining fabric and fill it with sand.
- You can also use uncooked rice, I prefer sand. I like how it feels when holding them. Totally your choice.
- I don’t weigh the sand I put in them. I tend to do it by eye or by how they feel in my hand.
- I don’t fill them too full because when they are too full they are harder to sew closed and it’s a struggle to fit them in the outer fabric pouch.
Step 5
- Fold over the fabric making sure that the seams are in the center.
- You can hand sew this if you prefer. I used my sewing machine. (saves time and you don’t see it)
- I went over it twice just to make sure it was secure.
Step 5
- Fold over the fabric making sure that the seams are in the center.
- You can hand sew this if you prefer. I used my sewing machine. (saves time and you don’t see it)
- I went over it twice just to make sure it was secure.
Step 6
- Stuff filled lining triangle into the outer fabric pouch.
- Be gentle when stuffing it, it will fit with some wiggling.
- Fold the raw edge over by 1/4 inch.
- Here is were the hand sewing comes in.
- Using needle and colour matching thread. Close the opening using the ladder stitch method.
Finished pattern weight
You have now finished your first pattern weight. I hope you enjoyed my first blog. Thank you so much for reading my blog. If you have any question please let me know? These pattern weights are a great scrap busting project but also make great gifts for any sewing enthusiast.
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Finished pattern weight
You have now finished your first pattern weight. I hope you enjoyed my first blog. Thank you so much for reading my blog. If you have any question please let me know? These pattern weights are a great scrap busting project but also make great gifts for any sewing enthusiast.
There will be more blogs to come in the future. If you want me to make a blog about something in particular please let me know. Keep checking my blog page for new blogs. https://memorgifts.com/blog/ Or subscribe to my news letter to stay up to date.
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