Paper piecing paper
#11
Here is a video that might be helpful. There are many tutorials out there to use.
https://video.search.yahoo.com/searc...79&action=view
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#12
I use cheap printer paper. I have a light right by my machine that I use to help place the first two pieces on the unprinted side. Then after I sew (I use a smaller stitch when pp) on the printed side I press and trim the pieces so that there are 1/4 inch seam allowance all sides Once you have it trimmed, it is easier to place the next piece. When I go to take off the paper, I moisten a Qtip and run it down the stitch line. If you let is sit for a few moments the paper under the stitches soften and pull off easily.
#13
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I use the Doodle Pad from Dollar Tree. It's like Carol Doaks or newsprint but slightly thicker. The pad comes in larger than 8.5 x 11 so I just cut it down with an old rotary cutter blade. When I run it thru my printer I have to do it one sheet at a time.
#17
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Carol Doak's paper is just newsprint, with a huge markup. I know---I bought some and took a sheet to a paper factory for identification. They sold me huge a 12" wide roll of newsprint for about $14. I calculated the cost to be a little less than a penny a sheet, and it will outlive me, I'm sure. I just slice off an 8" piece and it runs through my printer without having to cut it shorter to 11.5". Also, a tip to make sure your fabric is large enough---instead of trying to fold back the fabric a quarter inch along the seam line, fold the PAPER over the fabric and see if the shape on the paper covers the fabric! It's so easy and precise! Until I discovered that, I hated pp'ing because I was always missing a sliver of fabric somewhere once it was sewn and pressed in place. Now I love pp'ing!
#18
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I don't fold back the fabric. I use the Add a Quarter ruler and it's simple to see if the fabric is over the line enough to cut the 1/4". The Add a Quarter rulers save tons of time and lots of frustrations. I'm surprised how many think these rulers are just fancy gimmicks. I wouldn't do paper piecing without them. Also there is a template for paper piecing called Add Enough, used to get the exact cut of fabric for pp. It's great if you don't want to waste a smidge. I'm not that desperate though. LOL
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I use tracing paper. I made a mistake and bought the 9x12, so I have to cut off 1/2" for it to go through my printer, but that's easy with the rotary cutter.
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