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Using freezer paper
Freezer paper is a wonderful invention for using as a template or stencil with applique.
- The matt side is used to trace or draw the shape, which can be cut out and the shiny side is ironed onto the right side of the fabric.
- For machine stitching there is no seam allowance and it is better to iron on a fusible to the reverse of the fabric before cutting out the shape.
- One of the benefits of freezer paper is that once the shape is cut out, it can be taken off the fabric and used again.
- Lauren used freezer paper for her London Sports Shapes.
Freezer paper is a wonderful invention for using as a template or stencil with applique.
- The matt side is used to trace or draw the shape, which can be cut out and the shiny side is ironed onto the right side of the fabric.
- For machine stitching there is no seam allowance and it is better to iron on a fusible to the reverse of the fabric before cutting out the shape.
- One of the benefits of freezer paper is that once the shape is cut out, it can be taken off the fabric and used again.
- Lauren used freezer paper for her London Sports Shapes.
