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I've done a LOT of paper piecing. I've used copy paper, June Taylor paper-piecing paper, newsprint (clean), and vellum. I prefer vellum overall, but the stuff made specifically for paper piecing works great too. I like vellum because I can see the printed lines through it.
I've actually switched to the fold-and-sew technique of paper piecing, it works much better for me. No tearing, no pulling stitches.
I've actually switched to the fold-and-sew technique of paper piecing, it works much better for me. No tearing, no pulling stitches.
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when i choose to use paper i like velum, or paper piecing paper- but wash away foundation paper is WONDERFUL! it is easy to see through- tears away well- and what is left washes away easily-
i don't like printer paper because it is stiff- and more difficult to tear away- also stiffer to fold and sew on-
most of the time i use a lightweight stablizer or muslin- and leave it in- but if i decide i want to remove- i really prefer the wash away.
i don't like printer paper because it is stiff- and more difficult to tear away- also stiffer to fold and sew on-
most of the time i use a lightweight stablizer or muslin- and leave it in- but if i decide i want to remove- i really prefer the wash away.
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