This is a wonderful way to use up your fabric scraps.
Whenever you make up a dressmaking project there are always some useable pieces of fabric left over. This is a great scrap busting project.
You can also make a whole set and gift them to a friend who sews.
Each pattern weight will need the following:
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Fabric 10cm (4 inches) x 20cm (8 inches)
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Interfacing (optional)
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Narrow ribbon 6cm (optional)
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Lentils, rice or split peas for filling about 100gms or 4oz per pattern weight
The measurements above include 1cm Seam Allowance
I used lots of different linens scraps and made 10 pattern weights in total but you can use most woven fabrics and make as many as you like.
We recommend interfacing if using lighter weight fabrics. This also helps prevent the odd grain of rice or lentil from escaping.
Cut your fabric and ribbons to size.
Fold the ribbon in half and pin to the right side of one of the short sides of your rectangular fabric about 2cm away from the top edge.
Fold the short ends with the right sides together and stitch two sides of the square. Leave one side open to fill with lentils. Clip the corners and turn right side out.
Press the seam allowance towards the wrong side on the open edge.
To create a pyramid rather than just a square, centre the seam in the middle of the open edge and finger press the sides.
Fill ¾ full with lentils.
Close the gap by either slip stitching by hand or pin and edge stitch using the sewing machine.
Make as many pattern weights as you need from all sorts of different fabrics.
Don't forget to share your own pattern weights with me on Social Media.