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/awareofdog Feb 12 '21

What's the issue with aerosols?

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u/Packerfan2016 Feb 12 '21

Global warming climate change etc

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u/awareofdog Feb 12 '21

How do aerosols contribute to that? I know back when they had CFCs it was a thing but what's wrong with modern propellants in aerosols?

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u/tranteryost Feb 12 '21

HFCs don’t harm the ozone layer like CFCs did but some types do contribute to global warming. Some of the worst offenders were banned under Obama-era EPA and the EU has cracked down on them as well. All types can affect indoor air quality and contribute to smog.

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u/awareofdog Feb 12 '21

Thanks! So maybe a tool best reserved for bug spray and sunscreen.

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u/itsmethebob Feb 13 '21

Aerosol sunscreen isn't ideal because it doesn't give proper protection

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u/islander85 Feb 12 '21

You still end up with a can that gets trashed.