Thread: What's the tissue paper tip for sewing spandex?

Do you remember? Can you help a girl out?

World's most sewing incompetent person here, but I've been reading ALL the things about sewing out of curiosity. I read something today about putting a piece of tissue paper between stretch fabrics to use as a stabiliser when sewing, and then tearing it out when done?

Probably not what you're looking for! I have no idea what I'm talking about.

Lots of opinions on stabilizers...

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Yes it was, Wiggle! And thanks, Tourbeau.

When I do not have immediate access to tissue paper I have used waxed paper from the kitchen cabinet. Using either works well for all types of fabric. Saved me from destroying some pricey and unusual silk chiffon a friend brought me from overseas. The feed-dog on my machine loves eating delicate fabric.

Yay, I helped with a sewing-related question! I feel a teeny tiny bit less baffled by all things stitchery.

Originally Posted by showtime

When I do not have immediate access to tissue paper I have used waxed paper from the kitchen cabinet. Using either works well for all types of fabric. Saved me from destroying some pricey and unusual silk chiffon a friend brought me from overseas. The feed-dog on my machine loves eating delicate fabric.

I've used plain copy paper in a pinch. Turns out it tears away really well!

I just used this trick for the very first time myself. Sequin covered fabric - worked GREAT!

Almost forgot! You can use excess pattern paper for this as well, so save those clippings next time you cut one out.


(I probably forgot because I've been tracing patterns to avoid cutting out the originals, but the excess tracing paper also works.)