Paper Piecing,* Learn How To!
Skill Builder Format: Paper piecing
Experience Needed: None
Format: Face to Face
Lecture/Demo/Skills application
In session #1: Learn the technique!
In session #2: Work on a project of your choosing! Please purchase supplies prior to class #2.
Paper piecing is a technique that allows you to join random sizes of fabric to form a design. How is it different than normal piecing? In normal piecing you are generally joining squares or rectangles to form blocks that are then sewn into rows. In paper piecing you join random sizes and shapes following a design that is on paper.
Paper piecing can be very baffling and a technique that many never master. Why? Many instructors have you flipping your paper and fabrics back and forth so much that it gives you a headache. At Smile Spinners we have modified Carol Doak's method so that paper piecing can be mastered in a session. Once you understand the method you can tackle the most difficult designs!
Accuracy is easy to achieve because you are stitching on a line on paper!
I love to paper piece! It is very meditative!
In this class we will start with a simple design and then you will be ready to tackle more involved projects!
Visit the shop to see all of the books and paper pieced designs!
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Suggested Tools
- Paper piecing design supplied by Smile Spinners
- Foundation paper
- Add a quarter ruler
- Sewing machine, foot pedal, cord
- Open toe applique foot
- Thread
- Rotary cutter, Ruler, Mat
- Scissors
- Pins
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Skill Details: | Intermediate Level Course |
| Materials Included: | Simple project, fabrics and pattern. Class #1 |
| Instructor: | Cathy Queitzsch |
| Instructor Bio: | Cathy Queitzsch |
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