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Making templates
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![]() Templates are normally made from cardboard, plastic or metal. For unusual, difficult or intricate shapes freezer paper can be used. You will find with our patterns that we include a copy of actual size templates. To make a template:
Templates illustrated below are Drunkard's Path Block with and without seam allowances. |
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![]() When you cut the shape out in fabric, you will need to allow for the seam allowance, which can be drawn on the fabric with a marking pen, pencil or chalk or use a template that includes your seam allowance. Watch out for any instructions to reverse the template. |