How to thread baste hexagons for EPP (English Paper Piecing)

Thread basting hexagons is a cost effective alternative to glue basting and, for me, an incredibly relaxing past time.

Here's how to do it:

1 Punch a hole in the centre of your template (it will make it easier to remove later on)

2 Pin the template to the wrong side of the fabric square

3 Trim the fabric leaving approx. 3/8” seam allowance

4 Fold fabric tightly over the edge of the template, then fold down the corner

5 Hold the fold in place by stitching through just the fabric (not the paper)

6 Repeat Step 5 for the next corner

7 Continue folding and stitching at all the corners

8 Trim your thread

Watch the process here:

Simply repeat to make 000's more hexagons 😊

SO, do you prefer Glue Basting or Thread Basting? Please let me know in the comments!

Happy Stitching,

Alison xx

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How to thread baste hexagons for EPP (English Paper Piecing)

Thread basting hexagons is a cost effective alternative to glue basting and, for me, an incredibly relaxing past time.

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