Steve, I used to use computer paper, but found it didn't come loose as good as thin tracing paper, so that's all I'll use now. It goes through my printer with no problems at all. I can put one copy of my pattern on there and make as many as I want. It's probably a little more expensive, but it really saves time because the tracing paper tends to rip off without having to use tweezers to get the little bits left behind. Have fun with this. I think you're gonna like it. And I'm quite sure you'll be good at it in no time. Haven't seen anything yet you haven't pretty much mastered first time around. :D