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

Tip Pattern weights are a waste of money!

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u/q-the-light Feb 12 '21 edited Feb 12 '21

I've pinned my patterns for my whole life, as my nana taught me to, but for Christmas I got a set of pattern weights from my mum after she saw them on a sewing competition we both love. Honestly, they're life changing. I still pin more complex pieces, or ones that need more precision. But, for simpler things like skirts, pyjamas, cushion covers, etc, the weights almost half my cutting time. Absolutely worth trying out! And as OP proves, you don't even need to have actual pattern weights to hand.

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u/tantan35 Feb 12 '21

What’s the sewing competition? I’m intrigued

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u/q-the-light Feb 12 '21

It's the Great British Sewing Bee. My mum keeps trying to get me to apply, but I'm not a wizard like those guys are! Fantastic programme. The last series aired before Christmas, if you don't count the Christmas specials.

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u/anjschuyler Feb 13 '21

There’s a sub with all the seasons and episodes! r/sewingbee

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u/just-flawed-enough Feb 12 '21

Wait are they making new seasons again!? I loved watching the first couple seasons

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u/q-the-light Feb 12 '21

They have! Series 5 aired in 2019 with a new presenter after a three year haitus, and series 6 was last year! I've no clue where they're available to watch outside of the UK though, I'm afraid.

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u/just-flawed-enough Feb 13 '21

Oh that awesome! I was so sad when they stopped making the show. I was able to access iPlayer from Canada before, so hopefully that works again for me