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flat based pattern weight with handle

annieeg

flat based pattern weight with handle
« on: March 27, 2019, 12:56:38 PM »
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can get the weight which is used in this youtube link below?
Its shown at 3.06 minutes into the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf3CtrAlOw8

Thanks in advance
Annie

snoozi soozi

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2019, 12:59:13 PM »
@annieeg it looks a bit like a plastering tool thingymajig, would that work?
Let it sew, let it sew, let it sew

WendyW

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2019, 13:50:23 PM »
Search "pattern weights for sewing" on Amazon. On the US site there are several similar options; UK site may be different. 

StitchinTime

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2019, 13:53:24 PM »
If you can't find one exactly the same, have a look in antique/junk shops or car boots sales for the old non-electric flat/sad irons. Alternatively, a steak weight from kitchenware places looks quite similar, but postage could be expensive.

annieeg

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2019, 14:01:25 PM »
Thanks to all for the ideas.
I have a feeling the plasterers tool will be too light, but it could well work - I'll investigate.

Amazon UK don't have that style of weight in the UK. :(

I'll update if I find anything.
Thanks again
Annie

WendyW

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2019, 14:32:25 PM »
Annie, in the UK can you get a product for "plastic coating" or "rubber coating"? They are liquids or sprays designed to coat an object in a tough covering, usually used to re-coat the handles of tools. Any welder should be able to make the weights from scraps laying around his shop, and then you can use this product to coat them and protect your fabric.

StitchinTime

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2019, 15:07:16 PM »
@annieeg Amazon UK have quite a few options if you search for steak weight.

Kwaaked

Re: flat based pattern weight with handle
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2019, 09:18:53 AM »
Losge Grill press would work.

Goldstartool.com has them and shipping is $20 to the UK (one set is 38.38 GBP with shipping), and these are what I use.