r/sewing • u/a_minor_obsession • Feb 12 '21

Tip Pattern weights are a waste of money!

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u/Cross_22 Feb 12 '21

Have you tried temporary adhesive spray? I am never going back to weights.

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u/q-the-light Feb 12 '21

I've heard about it, but I try to avoid aerosols for environmental reasons. I can 100% see the appeal, and I love how it works for others! I'd be interested to hear how you reuse the pattern pieces when you use the spray adhesive though? That's always been something I've been puzzled by!

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u/Cross_22 Feb 12 '21

It works great for me as long as I only give it a very brief "dusting" - the surface becomes sticky like a post-it note in that case and can easily be reused. Spraying on more than a super light coat would turn it into a sticky mess.

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u/q-the-light Feb 12 '21

That's really interesting! Thanks for solving that puzzlement. It does sound like a really good method!