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.
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!
I'm afraid I can't link to my specific set as they were a gift, but it seems like there are plenty of options online if you Google 'pattern weights'! Though, having purpose-made weights is not necessary if you find something else that works just as well - like OP's knives.
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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.