ube quilting

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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eparys

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.

toverly

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.

Onebyone

I prefer vellum. I don't have a problem folding it. I use the lightweight translucent vellum. It goes through the printer just like regular paper and tears away without leaving bits.

SewingSew

Pre-scoring the lines on your paper pieces with a serated tracing wheel will help to make ripping the paper away from the seam easier.

Chester the bunny

Some people use doctor office exam table paper.

JustAbitCrazy

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!

Onebyone

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

briskgo

I am new to pp also. I have a light box but a window would work. I trace the back in pencil, or mirror it? does that make sense?

SuziSew

dunster, I like the price on the tracing paper, way better than 50/100 sheets of the Carol Doak. Can you tell me how the tracing paper compares to the newsprint type paper?