Foundation Paper Piecing - how to

Karen Johnson, of Connecting Threads, teaches you the most common version of Foundation Piecing - usually known as Paper Piecing. Achieve perfect points on tiny blocks with just a few easy tips.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• FPP
• paper piecing
• foundation piecing
• demo
• beginner

[janetlaplante]

So helpful! Thank you for making paper piecing so simple to understand.

[zrahmadhani]

thank u very very much... help me so much.... thanks a lot...

[Bayeaston]

Easy to understand and appreciate that you showed the error and how to correct for it. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.

[posyfab]

Thanks for the great video. You answered my questions and made it look easier.

[Evanlake1]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought a pattern and had never done this before. With the help of the video, I was able to do it - 77 pieces, I wish I could post a photo. Just a couple of comments. I did not understand at first that the edges of piece #2 had to line up with the trimmed edges of piece # 1 etc. I think that should have been stressed. Free subscription card got ink on my fingers! 4 x 6 plain card better! I could not have done this without you, so thank you VERY much!

[mrsssmithiness]

Great video!  I think I'm ready to do some paper piecing finally! :)

[romydave1]

I've always wondered, "why paper piece anyway?" and you answered that....you said for smaller pieces, paper piecing makes sewing small pieces much much easier to manage. Great job here... I like your clear instruction, you showed us an easy mistake I am sure all of us will make, and how to handle it....so far your tutorial has been the best I've viewed. Thank you!

[LulingCarRally]

Wow! This was terrific. you even showed us how to correct for mistakes. I was so intimidated by the lack of instructions about what paper piecing is, and so I have never done it. Your video has given me incentive to try it. And, I won't be scared when I screw it up. And, I know I will. Thanks!

[ShortieGotzStyle]

were did you get your cutter ? :)

[tuxedoonenine]

Thank you so much for your video! When a paper piecing pattern is broken into sections, say each section has several pieces. Then you sew the pieced sections together to complete the block. My question is - should I leave the paper on the back of each section when stitching them together or should I remove the paper and then sew them together??? Your opinion is appreciated!