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Wow, you have a lot of great suggestions. I stitch the paper on the lines without any thread before adding the fabric. I like to fold on the line and trim the seam each time I add a new fabric.... then, it tears off pretty easily as well. I don't shorten my stitch much.
I think you might stretch your block out of size if you do too much pulled on the paper.... Good luck. |
I've done printer paper for years and years and never had a problem except for losing patience with the process. I now sit outside with a glass of wine and do the removal! makes it much less tedious.
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Newsprint is a less dense paper than copy paper, can be cut to fit your printer, and is more easily removable.
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I use re-cycled copier paper all the time for pp'ing, use a very small stitch and make sure I crease the paper when I fold it back to trim the seam allowance - even if the seam allowance is okay and no trimming is needed, I fold the paper back and run my finger on the line, then un-fold it and start with the next step. Even with tiny intricate pieces I never have a problem with getting the paper off, a pin stuck in a point or corner will start the paper to tear if it doesn't pop out with a gentle twist and my stitches are intact.
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I love, love PP! Am using foundation paper from Carol Doak. Its lasted a long time & was cheap. I use 2.5 or 2.0 stitch. Tearing out is the most tedious.
Oh, just read Tartan's tip on not using steam in case ink transfers... Good tip! |
I could not use copy paper. Too heavy. If you don't want to buy foundation paper (Carol Doak has some) I found a tablet of Tracing paper in the art department section. I can use in a copier, with a fight, because it is thin. A computer printer works better if you have your pattern on the computer. That is all I use for paper piecing. Never had a problem.
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I use copy paper - I fold it on the seam line, use a little wooden presser (my DH made mine out of a dowl (SP?) rod with the end cut off at an angle) you can buy this too it is called a finger presser - anyway and then I use a bottle of water and spritz the paper. I find it pulls of pretty easy and the fabric needs pressed anyway so the dampness from the water is not a problem.
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
(Post 5155682)
you really should use a smaller stitch...to make up the thickness of the paper, once you remove your paper, your stitches will be too large and gaping!
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Such a generous board...thanks, everyone for the good advice... I was especially made aware of the prospect of doing this all at the end and trying to get the seams to lay flat again. I love quilting and nice to know so many others do as well. Off to sew....Granny Dean
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Originally Posted by kitsykeel
(Post 5155837)
Granny Dean,
Yes, you surely can soak the blocks in warm water. I use copy paper also and it works perfectly well when I soak it. Give it a try, you will be pleased (I hope.) But I recently tried a method I learned on this board from Peckish. She told of folding the paper on the line and stitching right next to it. That way the paper is never attached to the fabric. I do us a bit of glue to hold the pieces I am sewing though. I find that using pins distorts the fabric. Good luck and please share with us a pic of the finished product. WHOOPS!! I just looked at the post above mine and guess what. It's from Peckish. So you are in good hands now. She is a pro. |
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