Paper Piecing Paper Question
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I've used copy paper, unprinted newspaper, special paper-piecing paper (Carol Doak and June Tailor), and vellum. Vellum is my go-to paper; it's printable, tears easily, and most importantly, I can see through it.
I've also switched methods; instead of the puncture-and-tear method, I use the fold-and-sew method.
I've also switched methods; instead of the puncture-and-tear method, I use the fold-and-sew method.
#18
I use it all the time. it is a little thicker so back stitch ( just a stitch or two) on the edges so when you tear the paper off it does not seperate the material. I love p/p and when you get use to it you will to. good luck and show your progress. we will all help you.
Dawn in Waco
Dawn in Waco
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I use lightweight vellum more then any other. Not the scrapbooking vellum. I like the child scribble book paper made from newsprint but only for a few pieces on a block because it tears too easy when sewing a lot of pieces on one pattern. I have used the Carol Doak paper, and several brands of the pp paper. I won't use plain copy paper any more. Too thick and too much trouble getting paper out of the seams. Why make it frustrating to save a few dollars. I'll take the hassle free.
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