I use glue sticks all the time to baste my paper pieces, I just put a nice line of glue ( using cheap, dollar store washable glue sticks) on the fabric seam allowance, fold over onto the paper, a quick press and they are ready for stitching. When ready to remove the paper I just run my finger between the edge of the fabric and the paper, they pop right off. I've been doing it that way for years, never had a problem removing papers & I reuse my papers over & over. I get my papers from paper pieces.com too. I put the glue on the fabric, fold over & press with my iron- I've never put the glue on the paper & folded over the fabric. It doesn't seem like that would make a difference but maybe it does. Or, maybe you use too much glue. I have a friend who paints starch on her fabric with a brush then folds it over & presses.
Last edited by ckcowl; 10-20-2016 at 12:27 PM.