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    Sep 28, 2023 5 minutes

    3D ENGLISH PAPER PIECING EXPLAINED

    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, basting glue, some colourful fabrics and a needle and thread! You can download the templates you’ll need from gathered.how/ss-templates.

    GLUE BASTING

    Step one 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.

    Step two Place one of the EPP templates on the wrong side of your chosen piece of fabric, and secure with basting glue or a dot of washable glue. 01

    Step three Trim the fabric around the template, leaving a generous 0.5cm

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