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I use CHEAP copy paper - this means it is thin. I also run my little wooden "pressing stick" along the stitching line to help crease the paper a bit before I tear it off. I've also heard of people spritzing the paper with a spray bottle of water claiming that will help tear it off too.

Hi reading your messages about paper piecing paper, I've used a tracing paper pad from the grocery store. The thinner the better is what I like. The cheap printer paper works well also. I have Carol Doaks paper piecing paper, I got 11x14 (50 sheets)but it's expensive ($12.00) and don't think it's any better than what I've listed here. There is also good tear away paper you can buy too and a dissolving paper that I really liked too. . It was good too and thin. Spraying water works great to help tear off without distorting the seams. You don't want to pull on your stitches too much. Set your stitches to smaller than regular stitching on a quilt. Helps when tearing off the paper.
Well that's my 2 cents worth, hope it helps you.
Jigs1354

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Originally Posted by mucky (Post 4686688)

Use the thin copy paper. The easier you can see the pattern the better. A special paper piecing paper is also sold. I got mine at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon and not a bad price. I think there are 100 sheets. They are also so much easier to tear off in the end.

Hello, plain old copy paper will work, I like tracing paper the best though.
Jigs1354

There's nothing wrong with using copy paper, and all the other tips from above are great!

I use copy paper , but I have known some who buy newspaper ends of rolls and cut it to fit the copier.

I find useing copy paper causes the thread to be a bit loose after I tear it off the fabric because it is thick. There is nothing wrong with using CP but I do like the PP paper the best. It is thin and tears easily which results in a better seam.
peace

I have only ever used copy paper.. I just reduce the stitch length so the paper is easier to tear off.

All of the above suggestions are great. I will add one more. I use a child's watercolor paint brush and "paint" the stitched line with a little water. Paper tears right off, no muss, no fuss.

I use freezer paper. When you press the pieces they stick to the paper, but come right off when you tear them. I just fold on the seam of each piece, cut to 1/4 inch, and press. I don't have any trouble putting it through my printer either. I do shorten my stitches and it tears right off. I like to use thinner paper, saves the needle a little.
Sue

I bought a large supply of 25% tag vellum for PP. It is much easier to take off than copy paper. It goes thru the printer OK. This is much easier for me and easier on my needles.

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