Course information Sheet: English Paper Piercing (EPP) Patchwork Panel
Date: 25 November – 16 December 2025
Duration: 4 weeks (once a week, Tuesday morning sessions from 9:45 to 12:00)
Time: 2 hours per session
Introduction
This four-week hand-sewing course introduces learners to English Paper Piecing (EPP) — a slow, meditative patchwork technique that combines precision with creativity. Using precut paper templates, learners will explore colour, pattern, and hand-sewing techniques to create a decorative patchwork panel that can later be turned into a cushion, bag insert, wall hanging, or any other project of choice.
“English Paper Piercing – Patchwork Panel” encourages mindful making and sustainable crafting through the reuse of fabric remnants and reclaimed textiles. Suitable for beginners and improvers alike, the course builds both technical skills and creative confidence.
Course Objectives
• Understand the heritage and principles of English Paper Piecing
• Learn how to use precut hexagon templates effectively
• Gain confidence in basting and whipstitching techniques
• Explore colour harmony, pattern composition, and symmetry
• Create a completed EPP panel suitable for various uses
• Develop hand-sewing precision, patience, and sustainable making habits
Week 1: Introduction to EPP & Fabric Selection
• Introduction to EPP history, sustainability, and creative potential
• Overview of tools, materials, and use of precut paper templates
• Selecting reclaimed or scrap fabrics
• Demonstration: cutting fabric with seam allowance and basting onto templates (thread or glue)
• Learners begin preparing their first set of hexagons
Week 2: Hand Stitching & Building Units
• Recap of basting techniques and fabric choices
• Demonstration: whipstitch for neat, almost invisible seams
• Learners begin joining hexagons into small units (flowers, stripes, or abstract forms)
• Introduction to layout and design planning
• Group discussion on arrange
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