FEB 15 2011 STARS BOM - DIRECTIONS AND DISCUSSION
02-16-2011, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kristen0112
I recommend not removing the paper until the block is completely sewn together.
02-16-2011, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by J.M.
Originally Posted by kristen0112
I recommend not removing the paper until the block is completely sewn together.
02-16-2011, 03:32 PM
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J.M. if you will leave the pp on the fabric, the quarter inch margin line will guide you to sew the perfect 1/4". Then you can tear the paper off. It is messy but something I do while watching TV (get out your tweezers).
Another advantage the pp helps with is, when I am piecing, my fabric doesn't get chewed up in the throat plate slot. I don't have one for my machine that just has a hole. Apparently it isn't made for my machine.
Hopefully you will begin to love the pp. I try to convert every pattern I do to pp as I can't sew a straight seam.
Another advantage the pp helps with is, when I am piecing, my fabric doesn't get chewed up in the throat plate slot. I don't have one for my machine that just has a hole. Apparently it isn't made for my machine.
Hopefully you will begin to love the pp. I try to convert every pattern I do to pp as I can't sew a straight seam.
02-16-2011, 03:35 PM
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Thanks! I'm going to be trying it Friday or Saturday.
Originally Posted by violetsfarm
J.M. if you will leave the pp on the fabric, the quarter inch margin line will guide you to sew the perfect 1/4". Then you can tear the paper off. It is messy but something I do while watching TV (get out your tweezers).
Another advantage the pp helps with is, when I am piecing, my fabric doesn't get chewed up in the throat plate slot. I don't have one for my machine that just has a hole. Apparently it isn't made for my machine.
Hopefully you will begin to love the pp. I try to convert every pattern I do to pp as I can't sew a straight seam.
Another advantage the pp helps with is, when I am piecing, my fabric doesn't get chewed up in the throat plate slot. I don't have one for my machine that just has a hole. Apparently it isn't made for my machine.
Hopefully you will begin to love the pp. I try to convert every pattern I do to pp as I can't sew a straight seam.
02-16-2011, 05:30 PM
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Guess we will give it a try and see what we make. Good luck JeanieG.
Originally Posted by JeanieG
Welcome Gwenny! I've never done paper piecing, so am intimidated by this months block. I've been watching all the video's I can on the subject and reading the tutorials. I've cut all the fabric, so just have to get up the nerve to try it!!!
02-17-2011, 10:48 AM
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Paper piecing tips:
When using copy paper for your paper pattern remember the printed side is the side you sew on . The unprint side is the fabric side.
to place your #1 fabric: fold along the sewing lines of that piece. Then when you turn over you can see where to place the #1 fabric. I put a dot of washable glue stick to hold it in place. right side of fabric facing up. Place #2 fabric right side down over #1. I finger hold and flip over and sew on printed line.
I suppose I have confused many, but maybe helped a couple :?:
When using copy paper for your paper pattern remember the printed side is the side you sew on . The unprint side is the fabric side.
to place your #1 fabric: fold along the sewing lines of that piece. Then when you turn over you can see where to place the #1 fabric. I put a dot of washable glue stick to hold it in place. right side of fabric facing up. Place #2 fabric right side down over #1. I finger hold and flip over and sew on printed line.
I suppose I have confused many, but maybe helped a couple :?:
02-17-2011, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerrie1940
Paper piecing tips:
When using copy paper for your paper pattern remember the printed side is the side you sew on . The unprint side is the fabric side.
to place your #1 fabric: fold along the sewing lines of that piece. Then when you turn over you can see where to place the #1 fabric. I put a dot of washable glue stick to hold it in place. right side of fabric facing up. Place #2 fabric right side down over #1. I finger hold and flip over and sew on printed line.
I suppose I have confused many, but maybe helped a couple :?:
When using copy paper for your paper pattern remember the printed side is the side you sew on . The unprint side is the fabric side.
to place your #1 fabric: fold along the sewing lines of that piece. Then when you turn over you can see where to place the #1 fabric. I put a dot of washable glue stick to hold it in place. right side of fabric facing up. Place #2 fabric right side down over #1. I finger hold and flip over and sew on printed line.
I suppose I have confused many, but maybe helped a couple :?:
Has anyone used the scribble pad paper to paper piece? I used this on my string blocks and the paper tore off really easily. It will go through the printer if cut to 8 1/2 x 11.
Thanks for the hints everyone!
02-17-2011, 12:40 PM
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That is a good idea. Will have to try that next time. I have mine printed and 1/4 done.
Thanks Jerrie, I need all the help I can get.
Has anyone used the scribble pad paper to paper piece? I used this on my string blocks and the paper tore off really easily. It will go through the printer if cut to 8 1/2 x 11.
Thanks for the hints everyone!
Originally Posted by JeanieG
Originally Posted by Jerrie1940
Paper piecing tips:
When using copy paper for your paper pattern remember the printed side is the side you sew on . The unprint side is the fabric side.
to place your #1 fabric: fold along the sewing lines of that piece. Then when you turn over you can see where to place the #1 fabric. I put a dot of washable glue stick to hold it in place. right side of fabric facing up. Place #2 fabric right side down over #1. I finger hold and flip over and sew on printed line.
I suppose I have confused many, but maybe helped a couple :?:
When using copy paper for your paper pattern remember the printed side is the side you sew on . The unprint side is the fabric side.
to place your #1 fabric: fold along the sewing lines of that piece. Then when you turn over you can see where to place the #1 fabric. I put a dot of washable glue stick to hold it in place. right side of fabric facing up. Place #2 fabric right side down over #1. I finger hold and flip over and sew on printed line.
I suppose I have confused many, but maybe helped a couple :?:
Has anyone used the scribble pad paper to paper piece? I used this on my string blocks and the paper tore off really easily. It will go through the printer if cut to 8 1/2 x 11.
Thanks for the hints everyone!
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