I sewed mine to newsprint once,while it made fast sewing when I tore away the paper lots of seams split.
I think dipping your finger in water and running it along the seams first would have helped. You would give it a minute or so for the water to weaken the paper right along the seam.
what a great tip!! I never thought of doing that, and I, too, have had problems. Also have problems getting tiny bits of paper out??????
