Once you have a basic understanding of the technique and your tools handy, it’s time to try some basic paper piecing! This simple paper piecing tip will help keep you away from the seam ripper! Paper Piecing Projects for Beginners Here are easy steps to tackle any Y seam with ease. Occasionally in paper piecing you may run across a Y seam. Sometimes you just need an extra hand, and a glue stick or these fork pins might be just what you need. Using a seam roller will help save time by allowing you to press seams open while at your sewing machine, get tips on using one here. Decrease your stitch length to create smaller stitches (about 1.7mm) for a strong seam and to perforate the paper making it easier to pull away after stitching. Set up your sewing machine for paper piecing with a straight stitch foot and needle plate to help create the best possible stitches in your pattern. a straight stitch foot such as the Patchwork foot #37/ #37D or #97/ #97D.seam ripper (when in doubt, rip it out!).tweezers for pulling bits of paper from stitches.small thread snips for trimming threads.paper cutting or craft scissors for trimming paper patterns.a rotary cutter, cutting mat, and a smaller ruler for trimming extra fabric.
Must have tools for paper piecing include: The technique of paper piecing will be easier if you have all the tools you need at hand.
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In this post we’ll share tips for getting started with this technique and a list of free patterns and tutorials to help build your paper piecing skills. The technique of paper piecing (sometimes called foundation paper piecing) uses a drawn or printed pattern as a base to stitch on directly, and can help you achieve complicated patchwork with perfect piecing.
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