Since I have not been able to finish many projects lately I decided to start as small a project as possible so that I could have the satisfaction of actually completing something. So there!
I went to a couple of different hardware stores looking for really large washers and bolts. It was actually kind of hard in my area to find the super big sizes so I settled for what I could find. This was years ago so maybe they are more readily available now. To make them a little heavier I just hot glued two of each together before wrapping the ribbon around them.
I love how colorful they turned out
Now if I could just keep everything as organized as this photo. A girl can dream can't she?
13 comments:
I must do this! I use cans (tuna and pineapple rings work well) and it's SO not inspiring. But yours...yours are so colorful & pretty. And, I bet they don't run off missing at lunchtime!
Hi there. I saw your comment on my pattern weights, and clicked on over. I LOVE yours! Beautiful photos too! I've looked at your blog before via Spring Top Week 2010. I had an entry in the top 60 as well. Looking forward to it again this Spring.
Love these! As one who just finished pinning and unpinning a bunch of pattern pieces (for Christmas sewing), I was wishing I had some pattern weights ... will buy a handful of large nuts next time I'm at the hardware store. Thanks for the idea!
I used your idea and LOVE how they turned out!
http://theadventuresofroryandjess.blogspot.com/2011/01/fabric-weights-get-makeover.html
Thanks!
such an amazing idead, i adore them i will so have to make some!
Zoe
http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/
Such a clever idea! They turned out really cute.
Oohh! What a clever idea! Off to home depot I go!
I LOVE this idea!!! I was introduced to using weights about a year ago and have several but I never thought to cover them. So much prettier and much more fun...maybe I'd be inspired to get more done if I had bright colored sewing weights??? LOL
I just found you today though Made By Rae - what an amazing blog!! I love this tip - I have been wanting to use pattern weights, but apparently was far too dense to think of using canned goods :) I will definitely be trying this soon!!
Love these! Can't wait to try it, I need more weights, and with an auto tech instructor husband I should be able to find what I need....I got more than plenty of ribbon! ;) Thanks for sharing!
I love your idea!!!! So glad you shared!!
I also really like your heart pins, where did you find them?
Thank you,
Kris krisdavis8@aol.com
Really love these. I have just been looking at another tutorial but yours is far nicer! I must say, your photos are really lovely too :-)
This is such a cool idea! I made some for myself and they turned out great. Thanks so much for sharing!
http://inspiredbyhandc.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-cool-fabric-weights.html
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