The Cutest DIY Sewing Pattern Weights.

Pattern weights are essential for an easy fabric-cutting experience. Today you are going to learn how to make this Sewing Patterns Weights DIY. These are not only the cutest pattern weights you will see today, but they are also the cheapest ones to make! Can you guess the main material?? Is not your usual clay!

Have you seen the Donut pattern weights for sewing around Pinterest search?

 They are lovely, Aren’t they?

I know you are probably wondering:

“Why I can’t just buy this online?”

Now, of course, you can buy this at any time. But wouldn’t it be better (and cheaper) if you could make them yourself??

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You wouldn’t have to limit weight shipping, price, design colors, etc.!!

Well, dear friend, I am here to tell you that you can make these adorable pattern weights for a very, very small price.

I literally spent around less than 15 dollars making ALL of these cuties.

And the best thing of all is that the end result is way better.

The thing I love most about these pattern weights is that they are soft and heavy pieces of heaven.

The only problem is going to avoid sharing these materials with your kids. LOL

Keep reading because I am going to tell you exactly how I did them and where to find the AMAZING material to do this.

Are you ready?

DIY Sewing Pattern Weights Donut and Cookie shaped Fast and Mess-Free.

I will have you know my recent biggest secret. Its name is Modeling Soft Air Dry Clay.

I know that I said is not Clay, and the name says Clay. But is not. For once, you don’t have to bake this.

The way I can describe it is by saying that is like a marshmallow play-dough.

With the difference that is softer and fluffier, and air dries, holding its smooth shape wonderfully.

I know, right??

Your secret ingredient was in your kid’s play toys all along.

And it is F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C.

Bellow in the materials list, you will find the link to purchase this beauty clay on Amazon.

I swear, for my stash! I discovered this material in the school section of my local craft store. It immediately caught my attention.

I said to myself…

“Well, that sounds nice. I like foam… and I like play-dough… but, What can you even do with this kind of thing besides kids’ little shapes of animals or things like that…?”

And then it hit me…

I took about 3 packs of Moldable foamy, then went to the hardware store and bought 24 washers (didn’t use them all), and put myself to work. 

I ended up with the cutest pattern weights I’ve ever had!!

They aren’t only pretty, but they are also soft to the touch and a free mess project (not to mention the fun, of course).

I want you to know that, as you can see, I made a try-out on another kind of cookie and a Cinamon Roll Pattern weight.

I didn’t love them as much as the chocolate cookies and the donuts, but…

Please tell me if you would like me to make a tutorial about other dessert Pattern weights like Cinnamon Rolls or even Macaroons in the comments below, and I will for sure make some for you.

To find these materials, you can click on the link to the list above or get them in your nearest Craft store.

To make this project, you will need:

• 2-3 packs of Kids Modeling Soft Clay Air Dry Clay (depending on the colors you want to use). I went with one natural multicolor and one pack of multicolors. 
• 3 washers x pattern weight
• White Glue or Mod Podge Gloss Finish (optional)

Now let’s see how they are done.

♥ Cookie Pattern Weights ♥

Step 1. Choose your weight

For each one of the Cookie Pattern Weight, I used 2 Washers (60 gms.)

Just to make them less bulky.

Step 2. Mix the Foam colors

To make a bready-look foam, I mixed the beige/yellow-ish foam with a little bit of brown foam and just a pinch of orange.

Step 3. Cover the washers

Then I took the foam and used my hands and fingers to cover the washers.

I made sure to make the foam look with an irregular finish, as this is the look that chocolate chip cookies usually have.

Step 4. “Sprinkle” the chips

I made little balls of brown foam and pinched the top a little to form a little triangle. Then I just place them on top of the cookie in random places.
Once finished, let them dry for a day.

Step 5. Give them a coat (Optional)

For this step, I used simple plain, White School Glue. Take a brush and apply a very LIGHT coat of glue or your favorite coating material. Finally, just let them dry for a whole night.

♥Donut Pattern Weights♥

Step 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 of the Cookie Pattern Weights Tutorial ⇑

As donuts are bulkier, I chose to use 3 washers (90 gms) instead of 2.

This made the Pattern weight heavier, which is what I wanted as I tend to use this for fabric weights, not only for patterns.

Step 2. Cover the washers with the “bread”

For this “bread” Donut, I used the same mix as I did with the cookie pattern weights.

Made a ball and then used my fingers to make the donut shape.

Making sure that I leave a hole in the middle… Because… well… I donut.

Step 3. Choose the flavor of your pattern weight

The next step is to use a different color of Moldable foam to coat the donut.

Use your fingers to push the foam to make it look like is dripping.

Step 4. Decor!

Make a long strip with a contrasting color of foam and make sprinkles or use it to “drip” it over the donut. Yummy!

Once you are happy with your Donut design, let it dry for at least half a day.

(Optional) Step 5. Make it shine, baby!

Use your favorite coating to give a LIGHT coat to each of your DIY dessert Pattern Weights to give them a slight shine.

And that’s it!!

Now you have your own cute Cookies and Donuts Pattern weights.

Please tell me how did you like this tutorial and what else you would make with this Pattern Weight Making technique.

In the pictures, you can see I try to make another kind of cookie and a Cinamon Roll too.

I wasn’t very sure if I liked them, so I want to leave that to you.

Please tell me if you would like me to make a tutorial about other dessert Pattern weights like Cinnamon Rolls or even Macaroons!

And make sure to save your leftover Air Dry Clay with kitchen plastic, so they don’t dry, and you can use it again.

I will love to read to you.

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