What size needle for PP?
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What size needle for PP?
I'm using a size 14 needle for my pping and it is pulling the paper and fabric. I'm using printing paper. Should I be using a different size needle? Any help would be appriciated. Thank you in advance.
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I have a friend who is a very experienced paper piecer and she told me she uses a denim needle, which is a 16. She said it's the shape of the point rather than the needle size that helps it pierce cleanly. I haven't tried it yet.....
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I also agree with using a larger needle--the larger (and sharper) the needle, the larger the hole in the paper and the paper almost falls apart. I've never had a problem with little bits of paper getting stuck in the seams.
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