How to Make Your Own EPP Templates Quickly & Accurately - Getting Started With English Paper Piecing

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In this video, I show you how to make your own English paper piecing templates from home. As I guide you step-by-step, you'll learn how to make EPP templates using just a few simple tools and supplies.
Be sure to check out my blog post 5 Easy Ways to Make English Paper Piecing Templates in which I explain five different ways how to cut your own EPP templates. The method I show is this video is just one of the five that I share in that blog post.
New to English paper piecing? Check out these videos I made for you:
Getting Started with EPP Series (playlist): bit.ly/3EJ5bwE
How to Make EPP Templates: • How to Make Your Own E...
EPP Skill-Building Playlist: bit.ly/3NIQSMF
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@SilentNoMore64 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't have the patience to do it this way. I invested in Fiskar hexi punches. They weren't all that expensive. I go to the Dollar Tree and purchase 500 index cards for a dollar. I make TONS of these in minutes. It just depends on personal preference. The way shown here is really good too.😊

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

That's great, @Proverbs 31. There are many ways to make your own EPP templates. This is just one method. Thanks for sharing your method with the rest of us!

@SilentNoMore64 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakerJayne Thank you. By the way, I LOVE your channel!!!🥰

@HRHDMKYT Жыл бұрын

Because I don’t have a printer, I’m even more frugal: I punch my 1” hexies using the Fiskar’s “XL” punch from those free cardstock flyers I receive too many of in my mail (usually Realtors’ ads). But I’m finding my punch getting a bit dull from repeated use. And of course you cannot get other EPP shapes like pentagons or triangles or kites or octagons, so Jaynie’s method will definitely work best for those. My Public Library offers some printing services, so I’m going to search the internet for downloads of those shapes and take some cardstock to the Library to have them print some for me. I love the glue-the-edges method she shows to maximize the printed pages, so you can get 4-for-one to cut down on toner costs. Every little bit helps!

@SweetSourMiss 6 ай бұрын

Yes sounds much easier - I don’t have the patience to cut them by hand. I’ve owned a die cutting machine for 15 years and have several hexi and diamond dies. Makes it a breeze. I can cut about six hexi papers at a time with one pass through the die cutting machine.

@sandrastreifel6452 Ай бұрын

Thank-you so much for the colouring page, especially! I have my flowers sewn together already, but it will help so much with designing the paths and the whole quilt layout!

@MakerJayne Ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful!

@reneejohnson5041 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the thorough explanation of the free download and awesome explanation of cutting them out. Thank you!

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@orangetigerlilylane1111 2 жыл бұрын

Love EPP! Thanks for the great info.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@denisepettit8534 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear instructions and the templates. I got to go check out more of your videos.

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@patg8932 5 ай бұрын

Love your hexagon templates, so much easier to cut accurately.

@MakerJayne 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you like them. :D

@cheriec1730 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the free templates. Very good job of teaching / showing how to do the process.

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@juliejorgensen1551 4 ай бұрын

Super smart! You are a great teacher!

@MakerJayne 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@jonlilley2832 9 ай бұрын

Hi, Jayne! Thank you very much for getting me started! My Grans used to all do this, but they never taught me how. Well, I'm glad to learn now! This looks like a lot of fun!

@MakerJayne 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@user-uq4uk3od5k 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of your help. I am just getting started on epp, but I am doing the machine kind, but all your suggestions are wonderful. I am 70 and need to see me get the hexagon done. But I love all of your knowledge. Thank you so much

@MakerJayne 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@misewhot5780 17 күн бұрын

You are incredible, this is wonderful information.

@MakerJayne 6 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@user-vd6os6uf5b 10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated the tutorial and templates!!

@MakerJayne 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@violet2048 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jayne, congratulations, on one of the best tutorials on you tube. Very professional and friendly, great beginners video.

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video! :D

@user-we7iw4jd6j 5 ай бұрын

I love your video. So glad to see how to make hexagon templates. Can’t wait to get started. You make it so easy. Thank you for this wonderful information. ❤❤❤❤

@MakerJayne 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! :D

@wandachadwick1984 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the cutting tips.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

Good. I’m glad they are helpful. 😊

@ancntdrgn 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesomely detailed! Nothing vague or left to the imagination. I’m trusting all your vids in this to be equally detailed and helpful. You’re an answer to a prayer.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

@ancntdrgn I'm so happy you like the video and super glad you like my detail. Your comment is an encouragement to keep doing what I love to do. So thank you for taking the time to comment. 💕😁

@IMJwhoRU 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jayne! I was able to print your 1” hexi at 200% and create 2” hexagons. 🙂 I only had 4 on a page, but for a beginner like me, a bigger hexagon is less intimidating in the quantities needed.

@MakerJayne 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! I'm glad it worked for you. :D

@joyaquilts 2 ай бұрын

Love your video!

@MakerJayne 2 ай бұрын

So glad! Thank you. :D

@jacquelineblack5801 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! This will be my first time to do EPP

@MakerJayne 6 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

@nonyabidness1623 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! For very clear instructions/ displayed! Appreciate all the information it's really good for me a beginner! Lis

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Nonya!

@amandaloewen6479 2 ай бұрын

Great tips, thanks! I may need to try the rotary cutter method. When using scissors sometimes the edges get bowed, when not cutting carefully

@MakerJayne 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mpete2525 2 жыл бұрын

Love your video. I'm sure I can learn alot. I am already paper piecing and enjoy it so much.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’re enjoying EPP, Meyrick! I love it, too.

@artiejohnson703 2 жыл бұрын

I save small pieces of cardboard, that I get in my can cat food. It is a divider for the cans. You can also save the cardboard that comes in material flats. I have used these all for years. Thanks for this awesome video.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! EPP is a fantastic way to repurpose materials that would otherwise be thrown into landfills. Thanks for sharing, Artie!

@eadonigan516 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation on how to cut the hexagons. I had been cutting mine out with scissors and getting the wrong size, etc. Will use your method from now on.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@SilentNoMore64 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my! I think this video was just what you needed. 😉🪡🧵

@fondasarff9701 4 ай бұрын

The print one cut several method works great but I don't glue. I staple. Line up the sheets and hang over the edge of a table then staple. In the case of hexies I put a staple in each hexie. As I cut apart I add staples in the inner hexies. No shifting. For the long straight lines I use a metal ruler and an exacto knife. Sure saves money!

@MakerJayne 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your method with us. :D

@elestehorn4290 6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@MakerJayne 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@adelaolivero9966 Жыл бұрын

Will you please make a video with instructions on the process of making the sandwich and finishing the quilt? I made a 2,400+ hexies GMFG in the nineties when you had to do EVERYTHING by hand. Maybe you have a new and easier method to do it. I am so excited to make small projects with your instructions on the EPP method. Thank you!!!

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your suggestion, Adela! I'm planning a video that will show step-by-step how to sandwich and finish an EPP project. In the meantime, you can check out my Chair Pad Project video (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtOAq66krZPanGQ.html) in which I show the entire process, including how to sandwich and finish that EPP quilt project. Hope that helps! :D

@nannettejohnstone9634 Жыл бұрын

I love EPP I’m a beginner and love your videos! Have you done a block tutorial?

@MakerJayne 11 ай бұрын

So glad you like them! I'd love to make a block tutorial for you. Can you please describe what you'd like me to show so I have a better idea of what you're asking? Thanks!

@vwatts8738 Жыл бұрын

Love it!! Thank you! I Pinterest to know what program you use as I would like to make 1 1/2 inch hexagons

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

I use a free program called Inkscape to make shapes.

@joniburke8005 2 жыл бұрын

I love using card stock for many things. I will definitely try it with these templates. On the coloring page, do you know how many hexies are on there?

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do! There are 613 hexagons on the coloring page of the free EPP templates. Hope that helps! :D

@jcrefasi1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for providing the templates and easy to follow instructions. I have one thing I dont understand about gluing all the pages together. I dont see why we glue all 4 sides of the card stock together if the next step is to then cut 2 of the 4 glued edges off.😮

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 The glue is used to keep the sheets from moving around while cutting. You could staple them together, instead of using glue.

@Jana-TheCraftyGambler 2 жыл бұрын

This is where a turn table cutting mat would be very helpful.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea, Jana! Yes it would.

@SilentNoMore64 2 жыл бұрын

I bet with a little ingenuity, one could be made. Maybe mount the mat on a fidget spinner or something. That would be very handy.

@susanvanvleck3957 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a 1/4 inch printable? Or know where I could get one similar to yours?

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I do not have a 1/4 inch printable. I have yet to work with this size. So I don’t know where you can get them. Sorry. 😊

@redeemedvintageseamstress4728 Жыл бұрын

I would love to find one too!

@kathymcguire8287 11 ай бұрын

Can you use cue cards😊 Not having any luck downloading the hexagon printables

@MakerJayne 10 ай бұрын

Here is the new link for the templates... www.makerjayne.com/hexagons There was an old link in the description before. Enjoy! And if you have any more issues, you can reply to my email anytime. :D

@redeemedvintageseamstress4728 Жыл бұрын

Did you use an older blade? I've never cut paper with my rotary cutter. I figured that was a "no-no" just like with fabric scissors...?

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Yes, use an old blade for cutting the paper. 👍🏻 It’s a great way to get extra use from them before throwing them away.

@redeemedvintageseamstress4728 Жыл бұрын

@MakerJayne Awesome thanks! 😊

@NataliaCanaday-LinenNeedleandT Жыл бұрын

Hello there. I know this video is a bit old, but the link to the templates that you sent in your email is not working. How can I get them? Thank you!

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Sorry about that! I recently did a website update and must have missed this video during my links update. I just updated the link in the video description and here it is, as well... www.makerjayne.com/hexagons Thanks for letting me know! ❤️

@ritadowns1469 2 жыл бұрын

how in the world do you sew hexies together i have tried and not working for me please help i have all these flowers made and sewing by hand is near imposible? Rita New Hampshire

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

I sew them together by hand using the traditional English paper piecing method. I'm not sure if they can be sewn together with a machine without taking the papers out - which would defeat the purpose and no longer be English paper piecing. Here's video in which I show how to hand stitch them >> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea5ygpVyrtDGlGg.html

@jackietherrien3787 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to receive the butterfly and flower temps but didn’t receive them.

@MakerJayne 2 жыл бұрын

I sent you a Facebook message. :)

@blazebi47 3 ай бұрын

My great grandmother would use my great grandfathers empty price Albert cans for templates

@MakerJayne 3 ай бұрын

What a good idea!

@TeresaCreates Жыл бұрын

I just watched this video. What do you do if you don't have access to a printer?

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

That's a good question, Teresa. Do you have access to a local print shop or office supply store that can print it for you?

@TeresaCreates Жыл бұрын

@@MakerJayne unfortunately no

@StephRenee812 Жыл бұрын

Ok. I'm struggling.. How could i use a drawing compass and a regular ruler to make these? Im struggling. I don't have a printer. I have a scan and cut.. I just can't figure anything out. Lol.

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

You could try searching for a video tutorial on how to draw a hexagon with a ruler and compass. Perhaps that will point you in the right direction. 🤔

@marilyndumas2945 Жыл бұрын

Where is the download for the paper?

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

This is where you can get the free hexagon templates shown in the video... www.subscribepage.com/hexagon

@knitternina Жыл бұрын

My printer is not accurate to 1" and i can't change to percentage enough to change the size 😢

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Try looking for a “no scaling” option in the print window.

@gimenasoria5388 7 ай бұрын

Quien tiene el padron porque no me sale la figrura 🤦

@MakerJayne 6 ай бұрын

www.cottoncuts.com/get-started-new/

@patg8932 5 ай бұрын

You don't say what size blade you have in your rotary cutter. What size is it?

@MakerJayne 5 ай бұрын

I used the large size 60mm.

@jane3683 Жыл бұрын

went to Walmart after holidays and get the big cards for a nickel

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

Can't beat a great deal! That's a fantastic idea, Jane. Thanks for sharing with us!

@tessamorningstar 6 ай бұрын

I don't have a printer

@MakerJayne 6 ай бұрын

Another option is an office supply store that offers copy/printing services.

@tessamorningstar 6 ай бұрын

Yea my momwent and did that for me

@cylenadee Жыл бұрын

Hello! Great video!! You give such easy and simple instructions to follow and that’s very much appreciated, there’s nothing worse than starting out being frustrated and confused on a new project!! 😵‍💫🫣😤😭 I’m getting excited to begin my first Grandmother’s Garden Quilt but first, I am watching lots of videos to make sure I get it done right!! Your video is tremendously important as I have not watched a video on how to make and cut out the hexes!!! Sew, thank you sew much for the informative video!! Take care of you!! 😊

@MakerJayne Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! I'm glad my videos have been helpful to you. :D