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Beginner's Guide to 3D ENGLISH PAPER PIECING

3D ENALISH PAPER PIECINA

Become a pro at 3D English Paper Piecing with Kate Webber's simple step-by-step instructions on glue basting, whip stitching and ladder stitching. All you will need to get started are your EPP templates on p79, basting glue, some colourful fabrics and a needle and thread!

GLUE BASTING

1 For these decorations, the papers are left in to provide stability for the finished project, so Kate recommends glue basting. You can generally use any washable glue, just check that when dried it does not show through your fabric.

2 Place one of the EPP templates from p79 on the wrong side of your chosen piece of fabric, and secure with basting glue or a dot of washable glue (Fig A). Trim the fabric around the template, leaving a generous ¼in seam

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