Basic Paper Piecing
What is paper piecing?
Paper Piecing is a scrapbook technique which uses patterns to make a pieced design. The pieces of the pattern are cut out of different papers to make the pieced item more realistic and unique. Where do I get paper piecing patterns?
Paper piecing patterns can be bought or made. Many companies, such as, Windows of Time (www.windowsoftime.com) and Scrap-Patterns (www.scrap-patterns.com), make patterns specifically for paper piecing. You can also make your own by using pictures from coloring books or tole painting books. I have also found many patterns online. (links at bottom of article) What supplies do I need to make a paper piecing? Basic Tools: - Scissors
- A pattern with less than 8 pieces
- Cardstock and/or patterned paper
- Acid Free adhesive
Advanced Tools:
- Microtip scissors
- Acid Free Colored Pencils
- Acid Free Chalks
- Gel pens, Le Plumes, and/or Zig Pens
- Swivel Knife or X-acto
- Punches (to punch any pieces that can be substituted such as hearts and circles)
- Tweezers
- Non Scrapbook supplies (I.E. Ribbon, Eyelets, etc.)
How do I make a paper piecing?Step 1:
After you have chosen your pattern you will need to cut the pattern apart. Be sure to keep smooth edges smooth and sharp edges sharp or your finished piecing may look crooked. Step 2:
Trace each pattern piece onto the wrong side or your cardstock or patterned paper. Step 3:
Place your pattern into a sandwich or snack size baggie and label the bag. Don't risk losing pieces of your pattern by not bagging it immediately when done tracing. This is especially important when doing an advanced pattern that may have lots of small pattern pieces. Step 4:
Cut out your traced pieces. Again being careful to have smooth edges where needed and sharp edges when needed. Step 5:
Piece your pattern together making sure each item fits correctly and that any pieces cut on patterned paper have the design on the correct side. If you find that a piece is incorrect just re-trace a new piece. Step 6:
Using acid free adhesive glue your pieces together, being careful to not get adhesive where it will show. Step 7:
Adhere your finished paper piecing to your scrapbook page! Sources for FREE or INEXPENSIVE Paper Piecing patterns: Scrap-Patterns - http://www.scrap-patterns.com
Two Peas in a Bucket - http://www.twopeasinabucket.com
Graceful Bee - http://www.gracefulbee.com
Scrapping By Alaine - http://www.scrappingbyalaine.com/pattmain.htm
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