I like to flip the pattern over and trace the pattern lines (and numbers, if there are any) on the back of the paper too. I find that helps me keep track of where I am and what I am doing. I find it very hard to think backwards, but this technique is one of the most valuable tools a quilter can bring to her art.
When you place your fabric where you want it and then turn it over to sew along the drawn line, how do you ensure the fabric doesn't move underneath your paper.
I've watched a couple other videos and they both treat it the same as you do Leah - but I'd imagine the fabric may slip a little and end up in the wrong place. Do you have any tips?
@mal1067ry - I really can't claim to be an expert on paper piecing as it is definitely not my main focus, but if you pin the fabric from the front carefully, then it should stay in place well enough to stitch the seam from the other side. This would be a good project to use those long, flat flower head pins that will rest flat to the bottom side as it goes through the machine. Also make sure to use scraps that are more than big enough for the space, then a little slippage won't matter so much!
very nicely done. I searched all the videos for a instructional one that would show exactly how the pieces are placed & you explained it so very well. For me starting or "the beginning" is the difficult part, but I got that now. I was using the tsp method; trim, sew & press as Carol Doaks suggest, yet I could not recall how to start it off.
What a totally wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much. If I can't stand and cut because I have MS I can sit down and do this. You have made my day - heck you have made my year.
A quick tip for you - I would trace the paper on both sides so that you don't have to see if your blocks will fit the area that you are stitching. It saves time.
That really cleared up a lot of questions I was wondering about, I have a few printouts and a book but I am a very visual person and sometimes just reading and looking at the pictures does not help. But this did, it shows me what you are doing as well as talking through it.
The only thing that might be difficult about using water soluble stabilizer instead is that it's expensive. If you were doing a big quilt, that would be a lot of stabilizer!
But you're right, it would completely elliminate the issue with tearing away the paper.
Why not use water soluble stabilizer, i have used it before in this method and it saves a tone of time tearing paper, the stabilizer dissolves in water, i have even left it on the block it self an stitched it to the batting and backing.
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I like to flip the pattern over and trace the pattern lines (and numbers, if there are any) on the back of the paper too. I find that helps me keep track of where I am and what I am doing. I find it very hard to think backwards, but this technique is one of the most valuable tools a quilter can bring to her art.
Westernwilson 1 month ago
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Westernwilson 1 month ago
When you place your fabric where you want it and then turn it over to sew along the drawn line, how do you ensure the fabric doesn't move underneath your paper.
I've watched a couple other videos and they both treat it the same as you do Leah - but I'd imagine the fabric may slip a little and end up in the wrong place. Do you have any tips?
mal1067ry 5 months ago
@mal1067ry - I really can't claim to be an expert on paper piecing as it is definitely not my main focus, but if you pin the fabric from the front carefully, then it should stay in place well enough to stitch the seam from the other side. This would be a good project to use those long, flat flower head pins that will rest flat to the bottom side as it goes through the machine. Also make sure to use scraps that are more than big enough for the space, then a little slippage won't matter so much!
lcvday 5 months ago
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@lcvday - thank you Leah
mal1067ry 5 months ago
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mal1067ry 5 months ago
Great instructional video- very easy to follow. Is this boat pattern available?
50tmack 8 months ago
Loved the video, it was very helpful thank you
dc6289 9 months ago
very nicely done. I searched all the videos for a instructional one that would show exactly how the pieces are placed & you explained it so very well. For me starting or "the beginning" is the difficult part, but I got that now. I was using the tsp method; trim, sew & press as Carol Doaks suggest, yet I could not recall how to start it off.
sewfunnytoys 10 months ago
What a totally wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much. If I can't stand and cut because I have MS I can sit down and do this. You have made my day - heck you have made my year.
PatreeshaL 1 year ago
great tutorial, the first that has made sense for me!
eorionis 1 year ago
A quick tip for you - I would trace the paper on both sides so that you don't have to see if your blocks will fit the area that you are stitching. It saves time.
super0chick 1 year ago
That really cleared up a lot of questions I was wondering about, I have a few printouts and a book but I am a very visual person and sometimes just reading and looking at the pictures does not help. But this did, it shows me what you are doing as well as talking through it.
MrsRaynedrop 1 year ago
Very helpful -- thanks!
schisandra 1 year ago
Thanks for the tutorial! I've enjoyed watching all of yours, being new to quilting. I think paper piecing isn't so scary now, lol.
tnjeffbfan 2 years ago
You should try an add a quarter ruler and a card to fold your paper. It makes a neater job for sure.
KathysQuiltShop 2 years ago
Great video! Where do I get patterns to print off?
southerncrafts 2 years ago
That's a really good idea!
The only thing that might be difficult about using water soluble stabilizer instead is that it's expensive. If you were doing a big quilt, that would be a lot of stabilizer!
But you're right, it would completely elliminate the issue with tearing away the paper.
lcvday 2 years ago
Why not use water soluble stabilizer, i have used it before in this method and it saves a tone of time tearing paper, the stabilizer dissolves in water, i have even left it on the block it self an stitched it to the batting and backing.
deltaboy767 2 years ago