A question for Paper Piecers
08-05-2017, 06:34 AM
#21
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The tool I have found that works the best is a cuticle nipper. I found them at Dollar Tree and with the sharp points I can get every last bit out. I am teaching a class in a few weeks to make the badges for our guild and I bought several to have in class. Lots of things get used in quilting that were designed for something else.
08-05-2017, 06:47 AM
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Fold and Stitch paper stitching. Here is a link to the one I do and there are many other tutes for "paper piecing the fold and stitch way". Never have to rip off paper! Template can be used many times. I use freezer paper.
http://www.twiddletails.com/images/FPFtute/FPFTute.pdf
http://www.twiddletails.com/images/FPFtute/FPFTute.pdf
08-05-2017, 01:52 PM
#23
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This is what I do as well - or I also use a Fabric Folding Pen - in which I put plain water. Run the Q tip (or wet pen) down the stitches on the paper side, let it sit for a few moments and the paper will pull off very easily.
08-05-2017, 03:08 PM
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using a Q-tip
Some people bend the paper back on the sew line before they sew. (To me that is too much work.)
Some people use a spray bottle with water and dampen the paper. I find that a bit messy (tried it).
As already stated - having a short stitch length helps. I run the back of the seam ripper along the sew line and do my paper removal while watching TV.
Some people use a spray bottle with water and dampen the paper. I find that a bit messy (tried it).
As already stated - having a short stitch length helps. I run the back of the seam ripper along the sew line and do my paper removal while watching TV.
I found that if I use a damp q-tip and run it along the seam line this also helps and not as messy as a spray bottle in which you have less control.
08-05-2017, 03:13 PM
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I did a really big quilt in pp and after 20 minutes I tossed the whole thing in the washing machine. All the paper was gone. I did have to vacuum my washing machine lol. But it saved me hours of time.
Since yours is is just a wall hanging, you could just just spray it with water and it will come off really easily
Since yours is is just a wall hanging, you could just just spray it with water and it will come off really easily
08-05-2017, 04:25 PM
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Fold each line all the way across the paper before you start. Then fold it back at the correct crease and sew next to the paper
08-05-2017, 04:38 PM
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Bending the paper back is actually a lot less work. You bend each line back all across the paper before you start. Now you can make up to 20, maybe more, with that same piece of paper.
08-05-2017, 05:15 PM
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