Carol Doak is the queen of paper piecing teachers.. She shows her technique on YouTube now:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV4LRtqIQNA She has a Facebook group and she puts new block patterns on it for free. She just had a new book published, all new star blocks. A few tips to help you.
Don't try to save fabric, cut it the size and then add more.
Use the add a quarter ruler. The new style has a bevel edge so no need of an extra flat edge to fold.
Fat Quarter Shop has wonderful classic block pre printed papers that come in a pad. They are great especially for beginners.
I use to use all type of paper but now I only use Ricky Tims Stable Stuff if I print the patterns at home.