Help! Is there an easy way to remove paper from paper pieced project??
#15
After my first big paper piecing project I vowed to never use paper again. I use lightweight translucent vellum. It doesn't shred and comes off usually in one piece. It's printable and comes in 8 x 11 1/2 sheets. I don't feel guilty at all not using the cheap paper.
#16
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I recently did a paper piecing project with really small pieces and was having trouble removing the paper as well. The 2nd block I made I got a little wiser and creased and folded the paper really well before stitching each seam. That weakened the fibers in the paper. I also used paper meant for paper piecing, it rips easier. I also shortened the stitches. Good Luck and I'm sure your project will be so very nice.
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Lived in San Diego now retired in Eagar, AZ.
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REALLLLLY cheap paper, plus tiny stitch...1.5 is good, and then wrinkle, and sort of scrub the back of the piece together and most will fall off... the cheapest copy paper is more brittle and does perforate easily...
#19
Use a damp sponge and dab at the pieces of paper use your tweezers. Been there done that one. But this really worked for me. Of course sit in front of the television so you can quit saying why the heck did I make this??
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