Tutorial: Sewing Paper

Welcome back to Mrs. Cog's Craftroom! This video answers many of the questions I am frequently asked about sewing with paper. I'd love to hear your thoughts or any additional tips in the comment section. :-)
My sewing machine: Brother model# CE1100PRW (latest model amzn.to/2OajDXd)
The link for magnetic bowls: amzn.to/2IgzMVT
The utility cart (Raskog type) at Target: bit.ly/2Np3U76
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[@lyndatustin9893]

I have been a seamstress tailor for 40 years. I was watching your tutorial on sewing paper. Very nice I might add! I have a quick tip for threading your needle.. When you get ready to thread your needle, always take a sharp pair of sissors and cut the thread not straight across but on a diagonal. Imagine You will be cutting a wedge .It should make threading.the needle oh so quickly!! Pass it on.. Lynda😊

[@karashea7823]

LOL!!! You’re killing me! “I guess I shoukd preface this with I don’t know how to sew”. 🤣 That’s actually comforting because neither do I. And who better to show a non sewer how to do this sewing on paper than someone who’s successfully done this and also doesn’t know how to sew.

[@hummerklein2567]

Kara Shea thanks I was gonna say the same thing hehe but you said it much better than me But that’s what Iwas saying 2 Your just good and it’s almost like I can hold on. . Some how thy tell me I can put you up on my tv. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I don’t know 🤷‍♂️

[@lyndatustin9893]

Practice practice practice!

[@bettylongshore9594]

GREAT video!!! Thank you for showing us your room. I like what you did with your cart, very smart!!!!!!!

[@christinewrightington7098]

Thank YOU SO MUCH for this tutorial!! I an waiting on a new ,my very 1st sewing machine right now! Never ever used one! The way you explained, was through, and VERY HELPFUL for me! Thanks a bunch! God Bless! I love your work, it's my favorites 🥰💝🌟

[@tracysmith1284]

You sew beautifully for being self taught. Thank you for the tips I really love sewing in my journals also. 💞

[@heathervalamvanos4192]

I love your style of journaling, love your sewing machine . Thank you for sharing . You are an absolute inspiration !

[@annebrunner3649]

Thank you Mrs Cog. Your journals are beautiful.

[@MameysMedley]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!! I have been searching for a tutorial on how to sew on paper and this is the BEST! I have never even threaded a machine before, so I am a real newbie but I have been watching so many junk journal videos and I want to learn. I am a new subscriber so I look forward to going back and watching your past videos. Thanks again for sharing this. It was very helpful!

[@mariamann4323]

Very interesting and informative. You are very generous to share your techniques with other crafters.

[@angelrose4968]

I didn't know I was going to set up my sewing when I get it. I came across this video and saw your setup. LOVE IT!!

[@Canadian693]

I was very lucky growing up, my mother taught me and my sister how to sew, now my sister is a fashion designer and I just love to sew clothes, but this year I am sewing more on paper and completing many of my uncompleted junk journals and loving the way they are turning out. TFS your techniques!

[@michelegilmer4679]

Fabulous loved watching, I was professional machinist back in the day and listening to you sew was music to my ears.

[@Angela-uq1cs]

Very creative from the way you set up your machine to your paper sewing! Thank you for sharing!

[@qormi1000]

Never thought of sewing on paper. Thank you Mrs. Cog.

[@jillstewart7355]

Thank you for this tutorial! I needed one for tags and this just fit the bill! Blessings Jill

[@carried9130]

Thank you so much Liz! I was just given a new sewing machine as a gift, and I wish to use it in papercrafting but have been very intimidated. I haven't sewn in years and always found machines to be hard. I'm keeping at it though and hope it gets easier. I appreciate you showing how you see around corners; makes perfect sense seeing it but I hadn't thought to do it that way myself. I love how you sew your pages and hope to be able to do so as neatly as you. Thanks for doing this video!

[@pamelabarbee6615]

Great minds think alike, I did the same thing with my cart to keep my sewing machine on. I love it because I can roll to where I need it. Great tips on sewing on paper. I also like those magnetic bowls!

[@starlightcraftsGB]

I enjoyed that tutorial Mrs. Cog. Thank you. Your sewing machine is lovely.

[@candaceestrada5744]

Thank you so much for sharing!! Can’t wait to get a sewing machine. I’m crossing my fingers for my birthday!! TFS!!

[@jennygee9849]

have just finished my first journal & would have loved to have seen a tutorial like this before I started so can imagine it will be a great help for those starting out....am a card maker too but haven't sewn them... so am looking forward to the card making tutorial ...thankyou

[@chloegrl1366]

Druling over all your supplies in the background..........It's fun to break those quilting rules and have fun!!!!!!! Love your set up!!!!!! Pretty stitching!!!! Thx for sharing!!!!!

[@loismeyer9417]

This was great! I, too, don't know how to sew but I have a sewing machine that I now want to use for all that you have been showing on this tutorial. When I see you just whip those pieces together without pause it shows that if I just start in and practice that I'll get better with time. Hopefully someday I can be as confident as you are when you work. I really want to be able to do these projects and all the other ones I've seen others do. Thanks again for sharing this with us!

[@artfulyama9071]

Great sewing tips, and your husband is super sweet to provide craft space technical assistance.😊

[@tanyajuli4145]

agreed! My mouth hangs open at all her mentions of his helpfulness

[@candikelly2359]

hey lady...i LOVE this video! finally found my sewing machine after a move in which we downsized (yeah...there's a How-To book that i need to write on downsizing!) searched KZbin for tutorials on sewing paper/journals and OF COURSE YOU are my go-to professional on all things "JOURNAL", so yours is the first video I watched! you are an incredible artist...i ADORE your work!!! i also ADMIRE that you share so very much information through your videos!!! i ABSOLUTELY can't wait to own one of your journals, but in the meantime you equip me to grow my journal skills! THANKS!!!

[@mrs.crabtree527]

I can't watch this now, I just want to say I love your sewing room! ... so interesting!

[@cherylrymer6782]

Nice tutorial as all of your offerings are. Haven't tried sewing yet but at one point I did alot of clothing for myself and my kiddos so I need to dust off my machine and give it a try - love the look of stitching accents and threads. Thanks for sharing and hang on to that Cog guy - he's a keeper!

[@marilyntorsch3970]

I enjoy your tutorials so much. I’m not a sewer at all but now I want a sewing machine so I can sew on paper. It really gives a nice finish to your pages. Thank you for sharing❣️

[@prof_karla_menezes]

I'm learning a lot from you! I bought my first sewing machine this week, at 40! I am very satisfied! Thank you for sharing with us! I'll still have a craft room like yours! You inspire us in every way! XOXO

[@dellobo2011]

Loved this video. I'm learning about flow journals and sewing on paper will be lovely additions to the collection of paper inserts. Thank you!

[@suchatimeasthis1958]

Wonderful tutorial!! Love watching your creative process, thank you so much for sharing! :)

[@arlenemurphy804]

Christmas cards sound wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

[@maraca5797]

I've been a seamstress for approx 40+ years and you did great! A lot of what I know was due to my high school Home Ec teacher, the rest I learned by trial and error. Love this technique, can't wait for your Christmas cards! Blessings ❤

[@TheFireFlyStudio67]

Great Tutorial! Now I feel I need a machine with all those fabulous stitches......the list goes on....... TFS!xo

[@michellepittman8410]

I love this tutorial! Even love your machine! I've always wanted to sew some old lace to scrapbook pages, but all I have is a tiny little craft sewing machine. Haven't used it but one time. Your video is giving me great inspiration! Thank you for sharing!

[@LindasDesk]

I really enjoyed your tutorial and am absolutely inspired to dust off my sewing machine, hehe, after I finish painting the front door:) Thanks so much for being. xoxo

[@janlascko]

This is adorable!! My son just got engaged and I love the pocket idea like for their invitations or save-the-date

[@DEBSCRAFTINGROOM]

I'm so excited that I have the same machine as Mrs. Cog ! !

[@MrsCog]

LOL you're too cute Deb. I'm so excited I have the same machine as you! :-)

[@shondra6]

Great video. Your craftroom is is so cool. Great idea with the table -trolley. I have been a sewer for years. Got it from my mumma. Made a lot of my children’s clothes when they were little. But who would have thought I’d be sewing paper 🙊🙊🙊 Thankyou for the hints.i love your stitched pockets on the pages. 💜🙏

[@carolynbaker5135]

Excellent video. You are a very good sewer and surprising you did not sew in the past.

[@aly832002]

You are awesome teacher. Thank you for teaching me.

[@fernandachristensengama5245]

Believe came down to your care and appreciation for your craft.

[@mtblondie0036]

I CANNOT WAIT TO DO THIS!!

[@pamfrank3962]

Thank you for demonstrating with paper. This tutorial was very informative for me.

[@ArtJournalJunkie]

Great tutorial thank you! Love your terminology ... I completely understood the ker-chunk bit! Shared your channel with a friend of mine who makes vintage journals.

[@gila1959]

Mrs Cog i have bought my sawing machine today, with your video on my mind with this stitch and photo. So thank you..

[@vivlee3840]

I loved this video. I havnt sewn on paper until recently, and am going to check out your other videos. Your work is beautifully neat and I love the tea stained paper. 🤗

[@coloradoblueskiesboutique7720]

I am a professional seamstress and was so impressed with this tutorial. Sharing that you did not know how to sew before creating journals and how easy it really is with a little practice, hopefully will take the intimidation factor out of the picture for those who want to try. Love your tutorials . Would love to see your craft room. I can see from snippets of your room,that you are organized and make the most of the space you have. Thanks for sharing Liz💕💐🧚‍♂️

[@MrsCog]

Thank you CJ! I had no idea, perhaps I should ship you out here to Virginia for some proper sewing lessons. I have a feeling we might not get around to sewing though, you' have to come back again lolol. Hugs dear! :-)

[@shimmeringdragonflycreatio201]

I also never knew how to sew until I started sewing paper for journals. Now I love using my sewing machine. Oh my gosh Liz, I live in Virginia too!!

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

I'd also love to see a room tour of your workroom

[@vickiwhitsitt5918]

Great little tutorial - thank you for sharing your tips (you know I am a fan of all that you do!) 😊

[@MrsCog]

Big hugs Vicki! :-)

[@Allan8613]

Thank you for this tutorial. I'm going to give sewing a try!

[@barbaravanover7192]

I look forward to seeing everything you do. Can't decide which course I want to take, big decisions!! I think what I love most are the beautiful sayings that you put on the pages. They make my heart sing. From my little farm in Oklahoma. Keep on creating.

[@MrsCog]

Thank you Barbara, that's so sweet! My most important goal when making a journal is to inspire it's owner to open it up and use it and inspire them to connect with it and make it their own. Hugs :-)

[@susancastelletti4356]

Thanks so much for your great explanations and wonderful tips!

[@janawilliams5808]

I am not a sewer either,,, but I have this same machine and I only bought it because I felt pretty good about sewing on paper,,, haha... I would love to see some more tutorials from you using this machine !!! You make it look really easy, and you go so fast !!!! TFS

[@Scorpiomary]

Excellent vlog and tutorial. I appreciate your sharing it.

[@idareandevers4059]

Like the other sewer I been sewing for while that while keep an open mind because you have shown me something about sewing with paper, something I really never thought about. 🙏

[@donnatolle7920]

So informative. Thank you Liz.

[@MariaHerrera-mp7lv]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I have this very machine and didn't know how to use most of the things that, I see are now available to me.🍁

[@LovkynaPeral]

i m so so so new in sewing ( i did sew my journal already)and i love it.aaaw,i love my sewing machine, your is very very pretty.Good Job❣

[@kittiestrode9041]

I HAVE LEARN SO MUCH FROM YOU THANKS KITTIE

[@beckysmith7142]

Wonderful video Mrs. Cog!!! Thank you for sharing! Many years ago I was taught a tip by our neighbor, who was a seamstress. If you slip a small piece of stiff white paper behind the eye of your machine needle, it is much easier to see exactly where to put your thread through the eye. I never had any trouble threading my machine after she showed me this simple trick!

[@sueirby2499]

I relatively new to journal making and for the last year have focused on making journals I gift to breast cancer patients; 120 pages filled with lace and inspirational messages. After watching your videos my journals are going to have a new look. Your work is inspiring and beautiful.

[@lornamikkelson5690]

I am lucky to have a Harbor Freight right down the road. I have in use many of those bowls...love em. Sat down at an old treadle machine when I was real young and have been sewing since. Brother machines are so easy to use. Recommend any beginner to get one like ours. I'm still getting the hang of the placement of things on paper. Thanks for your instructional video. Sure helps.

[@lynnkennon8456]

Wonderful video ❤️ You showed everything I wanted to see and so much more. Thank you 😊

[@MrsCog]

Oh good, so happy you enjoyed it Lynn. Happy craft sewing!

[@suruha2306]

Gosh! You are so lucky to have such an involved partner! Even if you joke it is so he can retire sooner! LOL That is still sweet! I took Home Economics in 8th grade as a required course. My parents went out and got a brand new Sears Kenmore sewing machine, with discs that offered a plethora of stitches just for the occasion! I still have it, too! I remember, fondly, my mother sitting over my left shoulder helping me to navigate this amazing sewing machine! The course was straight forward and factual and an awesome experience. But, momma, right there, with me, was the absolute best training any girl could ask for!!! Some memories just stand out better than others, I guess. Thank you!

[@anndec12]

Excellent video. Thank you. I’m teaching myself to sew on paper and this was a great help. I have the same machine.

[@pamketron]

So nice to see how you sew your journal pages. I do sew but haven’t sewed on paper yet. This was so helpful to me to see how this is done. I also have a Brother sewing machine and I love mine. Looking forward to seeing how you do Christmas cards. Hugs🤗

[@gloriaadams8776]

Thank you for a lovely tutorial.

[@julieofcreativeartzdesigns9768]

Thanks so much for sharing! Very good tutorial.... 🤗

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Liz, I’ve got a lot from You’re tutorial. You are a very neat sewer, and the tip about the inside stitch is so useful and helpful. xx Mags

[@MrsCog]

Thanks so much Mags. How neatly I sew varies and depends upon the time of day, my coffee intake and how many band-aids I have on my fingers at the time lol. :-)

[@Flolapirate]

This was very informative, thanks for sharing!

[@JasZRose]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing. I was curious as to how people used a sewing machine to stitch paper and didn't realise it was so simple. I feel more confident now that I could attempt this as well. Thank you

[@tinkerdee5923]

Love your craft room, I have the same sewing machine .. I love mine :)

[@SammiJarrad]

I found this extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@fernandachristensengama5245]

Your books are so perfectly stitched that I’ve dreamed of learning “How to” from you. And now you said you never learned sawing... C’est incroyable!

[@MrsCog]

Thank you dear, I'm happy to share! :-)

[@sylviapineda6717]

thank for all the information , loved it, palm springs, ca, .

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

Hello Mrs cog! My name is Sabrina, I'm from Ontario, Canada,and I'm an aspiring journal creator😍I'm still building and collecting a supply of what I need for crafting, I'm glad I found your channel, cheers!

[@twinels2]

This helped me so much! I have those carts and that same machine! I am having my honey flip the tops !

[@cheryl2455]

Thank you for a great tutorial!

[@brendafochtman-paperbitsba4003]

Thank you for the tutorial and insights.

[@MsDanaGerous]

Nice tips. I grew up sewing (daughter of a long-time sewing machine store manager), but I do very little of it now. Except for periodic OVER THE TOP Halloween costumes for my granddaughters . (Yellow and pink ball gowns.) But I’ve really done no paper sewing. Would like to. Big challenge is having the machine set up where I can easily get to it. Such a production now. I like your cart idea.

[@pamgarozzo]

Loved it! 💖

[@lynnblair9320]

Thank you for the as usual, wonderful tutorial! Lynn

[@valyvalou2270]

Goog morning your video popped up on my phone and loved loved your video. Its exactly what I needed. Of course your name isnt new to me as I watch Gayle A and a few others , and just had to see who this wonderful Mrs Cogs was. Too glad that your video popped up. Thank you Liz will be on the lookout for more wonderful videos. Hugs from Australia

[@MrsCog]

Thanks so much Valy! Hugs from SW Virginia. :-)

[@karashea7823]

Smart thinkin’, Lincoln! (I’m only a few minutes in and commenting on your sewing table/cart)

[@MissDaisyParsley]

This was very helpful! Thanks!

[@tfntexas]

Thanks for doing this video, I enjoyed it!

[@ImeldaFagin]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@liettelafontaine7936]

thank you for that video!! It's so helpful and informative for me.I want to buy a sewing machine soon and try to sew in my junk journal,so this vidéo will help me a lot!!! merci!!

[@jeanneluddeni5159]

Oh wow I never really thought of paper sewing but I'll use my laura ashley brother sewing anytime now great video

[@ClarissaManfrao]

Very interesting!! Thanks for sharing...

[@deserthorses5]

Wonderful tips! Thank you so much!

[@sheilaarizona4858]

Harbor Freight - a hardware store - sells the magnetic bowls in different sizes.

[@coolcutsgal2]

If you sign up for the coupons, you get them as a free gift

[@jenniferrichards-craftings9341]

Thanks for sharing...great tutorial!

[@kittiestrode9041]

I LOVE WATCHING YOU YOU DO BEAUTIFUL WORK GOD BLESS KITTIE

[@paulafoerder5966]

Hey Liz....for someone without formal training you did a fabulous job of sewing on paper. Your zigzag pivoted on the inside edge is perfect. A very nice tutorial and very helpful for new sewers. Thanks for the mention!

[@MrsCog]

Aww, thanks so much Paula! Baby steps... I've hobbled together a few lap quilts and wall hangings, but I still thought basting was something you did to roasts in the oven lol. :-)

[@madhattersoriginal6258]

Paula, I was thinking the same thing about her sewing! I need a new machine would you recommend this Brother also? I have heard the spool wind isn't good? I don't quilt, no time just regular craft and home furnishings. Thanks for any advice. Kate

[@valeriegailnoland7151]

I want to advise you on the Brother machine she has. It is the exact model I've had for years and it has been great; I've recommended it to many of my friends. It is lightweight, inexpensive, and has a few features that are easy to use.

[@EE-hi4re]

This was helpful, thank you

[@ml10102]

Thank you so much for all the info!! Self taught as well as of today!! Lol ❤🎉

[@gila1959]

Bful stitched ..thanx so much for sharing..

[@peggydid]

Great sewing! Thanks for sharing! Just a note...if you'll place the top thread to the side (R) and put a finger on it, it won't tangle. This has really been a good thing for me to know through the years. I sew more fabric than paper, but the paper-sewing has been fascinating to me as I'm getting started in making journals. Blessings! (I love the cheese cloth backing!)

[@tuthillg]

Great tips, Liz! TFS!

[@MrsCog]

Thanks Gail!! :-)

[@artcraftjournals]

Great information, thank you for sharing. Sue 💜