How to Glue Baste Hexagons - English Paper Piecing - EPP Basics

Learn how to glue baste hexagon English paper piecing shapes. This is a great EPP tutorial for beginners who are just getting started with English paper piecing or who are experienced with EPP but are new to glue basting.

If you're new to EPP or if you're new to glue basting, this video is for you. Perhaps you've only used thread basting in your English paper piecing projects but have been curious about glue basting.

I show you just how simple glue basting your EPP hexies is and offer my best tips for avoiding sticky fingers and glue mess.

This video is part of the EPP Basics series in which I cover all the basics of English paper piecing. It's great for beginners and more experienced EPPers alike.

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💕 Janie

[PYN]

Excellent video w/ lots of good ideas. In my opinion, the most important message is at time stamp 13:08 when she explains the importance of avoiding glue on the very edge of the template. I learned this the hard way by pushing (and dulling!!) my needles through the paper for the first “flower garden” set - when 19 hexies later I figured it out. Ouch!

[theresaford]

Great job explaining your technique. Your enthusiasm for EPP is contagious!

[colnlincline]

Very clear in your explanations. Thanks

[judyzeigler]

I have done all the basting by hand. What was I thinking, I don’t mind it, but it will be faster if I glue. So I will try it next time I do some hexagons. Which will be soon, I find it so relaxing. For a while, then I have go to another project for a break from the routine. I like doing hexagons when am T V or setting in a doctor’s office if am stitching them together. Just starting watching and I love it. You are really good at teaching, I can fellow with no problems. 😊

[fireflygamingau]

Hi Jayne, i have just been watching your video and it is the first time i have seen someone glue the epp i have taking you up on your download and will give this a try for my first set of hexagons.

[SuzeeNewton]

I really appreciate your knowledge on using the glue

[CarleneGober]

Very informative. Thanks for this video. ❤❤❤

[susancherepowich]

Have you ever worked with the iron on hexies? Your videos are great, you explain everything so clearly. Thank you for that

[rebeccamulkern]

A quarter inch hexies? I certainly would not be attempting that, I can see why you suggested it for the pixelated effect but it sounds like madness to me, it's definitely beyond me. Loved the washable school glue tip, I'll try it as its certainly cheaper ❤

[karliepowers]

Hello! I have a question for you: How do you remove the paper pieces after stitching all the hexagons together? I have only ever thread basted them, and generally try not to stitch through the paper when I do that. Is it difficult to pull the papers out with glue basting? Thank you!!

[melilifabulosa]

I don't know why I never thought to anchor the hedge with a spot of glue in the middle! I'm always fighting the movement as I press each side in. Thanks for the tip!

[catherinechampion]

Does the glue have to be washed out of the completed piece?

[karrera]

How long can hexies be glue-based before they be sewn together

[judithdiani]

Do I press before or after removing paper...or both?

[katherinebarragar]

Where do you get the scissor from? And the fabrics? Thank you

[artiejohnson]

Thanks for your great video. It has really helped me. I signed up for the hexagon print out. But never got a email from you. I looked in my spam as well, nothing there either. I sent you a email, hoping you could send me the hexagon shapes print out. Thanks for your help in this matter. ❤️❤️❤️

[AWBackyard]

Extremely wordy example. Actual glue up starts at 13:16.