Stitching on paper, it’s a beautiful detail to add to your paper craft projects, but it can be tricky and quite overwhelming if you haven’t tried it before. If you’d love to add stitching to your cards, scrapbook pages or journals and you’re not sure where to start, you’re in the right place. Welcome to my ULTIMATE guide for how to stitch on paper, like a pro. These tips work on all kinds of projects from cards to scrapbook layouts. I’ll show you exactly how I do it on my projects including my machine settings and I’ll also share the one big mistake that you’ll want to avoid!
First up, supplies, here’s what you need to get started:
The Perfect Sewing Machine
It’s best to have a dedicated machine for stitching on paper and ideally one that has a variety of stitches you can use. It doesn’t need to be expensive, BUT it should be a reliable, quality machine. I’ve had this one for YEARS!! My go-to brand is Janome. Learn more about the exact model I would suggest here. It has 30 stitches, easy reverse and an easy to read LCD Display.
Compare and review even more Janome machine options here.
Other tools and Supplies
Needle Threader – A MUST HAVE if you find it difficut to see the needle or have shaky hands.
Needles and Thread – To create the same look I get on my projects, you’ll need these special needles and this matching White thread. I also love this Pink thread. Note – this is not regular sewing thread, I prefer this one as it is thicker and works on paper beautifully.
You will need a set of sewing scissors and tools for working with threads and fabric. Keep your paper scissors just for paper. This set is ideal because it includes everything you need including a tool to un-do any mistakes you make; perfect for beginners!
Residue Eraser – Removes sticky things like glue and tape which your machine won’t like. A MUST HAVE for new sewists! If you ONLY get one thing from this list, this is it! (Learn more by watching the video linked below)
To store these supplies, I’d recommend a Sewing Box Organiser like these:
1. Very popular Tackle Box Style – 3 layers. Comes in a bunch of colours including white and Pink.
2. Plastic Box Style – I have something like this one.
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Now that you have everything you need, watch this video to learn all of my tips and tricks:
