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The JUSTweight pattern is a fabulous scrap buster and a great addition to any sewing workroom! Always trying to find something to hold your patterns down? Looking to use up some of those beautiful scraps you have left over? Well this tutorial has you covered.
The illustrated tutorial takes you step by step though the process of making these gorgeous little pattern weights.
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Sewalong?
There is a YouTube sewalong video here!
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It is a "Beginner" level project suitable for total beginners and a great entry level project for those looking to practice some simple sewing skills. The comprehensive PDF tutorial takes you clearly through each step.
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDES A ZIPPED FILE CONTAINING:
- A detailed, extensive, illustrated step-by-step tutorial to guide you in confidently sewing your own JUSTweight pattern weight.
Upon purchase you will be sent a link to the zipped pattern file that lasts for 24hours after purchase - but don’t worry! Should you need to access your pattern at a later date just click on the original email to be sent a new one. For your own convenience we do advise that you download and save your files securely on your computer upon purchase.
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Two 12cm x 12cm (4 3/4" x 4 3/4") squares of pretty much any stable woven fabric. Maybe not anything very light weight, like cotton lawn or sateen, but most mid weight fabrics should work just fine! Basically any bag/pouch making scraps!!
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NOTIONS required include:
CORD:
You will need about 20cm (8") length of 3mm cord to make a single pattern weight, but you will be trimming this back. It is much easier to work with a longer length and then trim some excess off than fiddling with the exact length. If making a few at a time, which I suspect you might, use one uncut longer length and trim it off as you go. Waxed cotton cord is ideal, but leather cord, narrow twill tape, ribbon will all work. Experiment with what you have on hand!
FILLING:
You want something heavy and dry. Again experiment with what you have on hand but here are some suggestions: Dried cherry stones, 1cent/penny coins, dry rice, plastic beads, buttons, small metal washers, clay beads... Call into a hardware store to see what you can find cheaply! Nothing sharp and keep it small.
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“This is an easy, well-described tutorial. I love the five pattern weights I made in about an hour. Thanks for generously sharing this!” R. Bodishbaugh, Feb 2025. Stars: 5/5
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“Fine, thank you!” M. Rahikainen, Jan 2025. Stars: 5/5
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“Fantastic! Simple to sew. Many thanks.” M. Thobor-Böltes, Nov 2024. Stars: 5/5
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“Great pattern. Thank you.” J. Woolliscroft, Oct 2024. Stars: 5/5
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“Love this simple little pattern, and it will be so useful.” P. Murton, Sept 2024. Stars: 5/5
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“Well designed pattern with step by step guidance. I would definitely recommend this pattern to everyone.” A. Lotter, April 2024. Stars: 5/5
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“These pattern weights are just the cutest! With a minimum of effort and materials and a fabulous tutorial you make your own set in no time!” A. Nelis, Nov 2023. Stars: 5/5
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“I’ve always wanted some pattern weights. This pattern is great. Good instructions and they turned out awesome . Going to make some for Christmas gifts! Thank you💗” J. Wohlman, Nov 2023. Stars: 5/5
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“Just adorable and so useful! Easy to make, I just love them. Used replacement cord for faux wood shades (very cheap and had it on hand!) I highly recommend.” M. Dubuc, Aug 2023. Stars: 5/5
