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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:25 PM
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    Do any of you who use patterns use pattern weights? If not, do you use something else or pin the pattern to the fabric?
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    Old 01-19-2013, 03:34 PM
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    I've only used pattern weights with garment patterns made from tissue. The pattern pieces are large enough where you can position the weights far enough from the cutting edge to get your scissors in there and make your cuts. I've always pinned small pieces.
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    I just took a Craftsy class and the instructor used 404 spray to adhere the paper to the fabric. The paper was easy to peel off. She used copy paper as the pattern -- I WOULD NOT use the spray on the tissue paper like the paper used in garment making. Seems you can do the same thing with freezer paper.
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    The only thing I've ever used a paper pattern for is applique pieces. Since I'm tracing onto fusible web there's no reason for a pattern weight. I can't imagine using a paper pattern for cutting just squares or strips.
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    Old 01-19-2013, 05:36 PM
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    When I was making clothes from patterns, the weights were perfect for keeping the paper pieces down while cutting around the edges. I used store bought weights in two sizes, but anything will do fine...such as small rocks painted by my children, those really heavy metal washers and so on. I rarely use them for quilt work.
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    I use the pattern weights to old the panto in place on my shelf for the LA...
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    Old 01-19-2013, 07:09 PM
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    Nah, I like to transfer my patterns to freezer paper and iron them onto the fabric.
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    I don't care for pattern weights. The pattern can slip too easy and then the fabric is cut off grain. I prefer plain old pins.
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    Old 01-19-2013, 08:13 PM
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    I only have used pins. I know if I used weights then I would slip and cut the wrong way ....
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    I have "raided the pantry" a time or seventeen~! Tuna cans, Spam, all kinds of sardines and kippers work well. I have some glass "frogs" for vases that I use often. I have some ceramic disks that used to be used under furniture legs when you shampooed carpets and they are wonderful. All are heavy enough that patterns don't slip off grain. I never pin anymore....I have, on occasion, used the rotary cutter, a ruler, pair of scissors and the pin magnet for weights!
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