I do not stack cut these, these are truly fussy cut. I use a template (paper) and glue it to just the right spot on the back of the fabric (elmers school stick glue) and then cut around w/ a estimated seam allowance. I use the paper template as the paper for my EPP and fold around the paper. EPP uses a paper template that is temporarily placed in the fabric to hold shape, it is joined by either the whip stitch (my favorite) or the ladder stitch or a flat back stitch. Regular hand stitching doesn't have a paper shape holder usually a stitch line is drawn on the back of the fabric and it is joined w/ a running stitch. I think for the intense fussy cutting EPP works best.
Originally Posted by
JayneW
Kass, just amazing what you do with fabric. I had to search in the fabrics to find the pink centers! Do you stack the fabrics when you fussy cut? And question for the day, what is the difference between EPP (English Paper Piecing? right?) and hand sewing? I'm thinking EPP includes using a cardboard template while you sew?