So many of us like the look of stitching on our paper crafts….but it can be tricky to get that look “right”- uneven stitches, problems piercing the paper, inability to make those cool designs. Now, though, there is a cool tool on the block from We R Memory Keepers- the Sew Easy Stitch Piercing Tool that make it tons easier to add that special touch.
Let’s give it the CraftTestDummies once-over and see how it really works!
To use the product successfully, you MUST have both the Paper Piercing Tool and the Pink Piercing Mat. (WARNING: If you try to use the tool without the mat, you’ll break off the plastic spines in the roller!)
The tool itself is made of plastic and has 2 parts- the handle and the piercing roller. It comes with a straight line for creating french knots, a running stitch, or backstitch.
To use the tool, you position a piece of paper on top of the mat and apply pressure to the handle while rolling the tool forward or backward. The spines in the roller will pierce the paper and get it ready for you to sew with a needle and floss.
The big question in my mind was “What kind of papers will it work with?” First try with with scrapbook-weight paper, and that was easy-peasy.
So I gave it a good work out on some other papers, as well:
What I found is that thinner paper works best, especially with more complex patterns. Now, after I tested the tool, I actually got to do some stitching! I used the Sew Easy Needles and the Sew Easy Floss. Both were high-quality and easy to use- and certainly on par with other flosses I’ve used from big-name companies. (Oh, and their baker’s twine is super-cute, too.)
I really liked that there were diagrams on the package to show you the ways you can use the pierced holes to make a different stitching patters. Here’s how my stitching samples turned out.
You may notice that I did end up stiching on the sheep of Foamies. While it did NOT pierce the Foam all the way through, it left deep enough indents so that I could use a regular embroidery needle to follow the pattern. Fun, right?
I used the Sew Easy Paper Piercer to embellish a simple thank you card.
I’m excited to play with it more and add cool stitching to my cards, tags, and scrapbook pages.
What ways could you use the Sew-Easy Paper Piercer?
Disclosure: Tool Provided by ConsumerCrafts.com for review purposes.
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Becky B says
For thicker papers, could you use a tracing wheel that you use for pattern transfers onto fabric? Those have metal teeth and ought to perforate deeper than the plastic spikes. =)
Jenny says
Becky- the thing is, with a tracing wheel, the tines aren’t long enough to actually pierce the paper. It’s meant to trace only. -J
Donna says
Hi,
Was just wondering if you have used embroidery floss or similar instead of their product? There are so many beautiful colors available.
Thank you.
Jenny says
No reason you couldn’t use any floss or twine your little heart desires! Go crazy… : )