Originally Posted by
citruscountyquilter
Pattern weights are used to hold patterns in place without pins while you cut the fabric. They are especially useful when you are using fabric that does not heal from pin holes such as vinyl. I have used them when I was sewing a wedding dress that was satin. They are also handy to hold things steady when rotary cutting especially if you have a longer piece of fabric that wants to slip around.
Thank you for the explanation. What a great idea and I will store that in mind for future.