About a year ago I met an adorable lady named Elizabeth at a craft show in which I participated. She moved to Tucson from New York. We got to talking about fabric and patterns and such things (That’s typically how conversations go with me)- and she said told me something about freezer paper. Something I feel like I should have known a long time ago. Today I will share her little trick with you!!!
#1. Trace your pattern onto freezer paper. Make notes as needed about the pattern pieces (ie grain, number of pieces you need, fabric choices, etc.)
I really should use a clear ruler – but incase you didn’t know this already, I’m a little bit lazy. On certain patterns, I know that precise cutting is essential (ie quilts) where as other patterns I can fudge a bit and make it work with my seam allowance. So for this pattern, I free hand traced the pieces. (Do as I say, not as I do!)
#2. Iron onto the wrong side of your fabric.
Shiny side down. It would NOT be good if you ironed it with that side up. 
I have my iron on just regular cotton settings – nothing special.
#3. Cut out your pieces.
#4. Peel away and re-use.
That is right – you can peel it off and iron onto another fabric! With the skirt pattern I re-used the pieces 3 times – and they adhered perfectly still.
Same size – no pins. Perfect!
Msybe this is a dumb question…but can you tell me where to buy freezer paper here in Tucson? And have you ever tried using it for stenciling a pattern onto clothes- like applique? Thanks for sharing- as “freezer paper” and how to use it has been on my mind! ☻
Great tip! I only purchase freezer paper for crafting. I’ve never used it for food. Sharla, I’m sure Melanie can answer your question, but for others, I had to look around for freezer paper. My local WalMart didn’t have it, but our Super Target did.
I actually just tried to use freezer paper two days ago to make lounge pants pattern from Sewing Green book (love it by the way). Unfortunately, I didnt iron it down, I tried to pin it and that didnt work too well. Oh and I had to cut a side piece to tape to the main piece and freezer paper didnt tape too well, so the crotch of the pants is a little off.
Now I need to go back and try your method. I’m thinking it will work better.
Sharla – I think I found some at Safeway but I’ve had this roll for soooo long. But Linda is right – you have to kinda look around for it.
someone mentioned getting it at Costco or Sams – but I have not checked there.
I have not used it for stenciling – but I imagine it would work perfectly! you’d need to cut leave the voided area covered with the freezer paper so your paint would fill in the design.
Great idea! Why have I never heard of this? I use it with applique all the time but it never entered my mind to use it for the rest of the quilt. Brilliant!
I just read this tip last week and bought some freezer paper on my last grocery trip! For those still looking, it is with the foil and plastic wrap. I really don’t like the pinning step so this is exactly what I needed to get me using all the cute patterns I’ve stocked up on!
I found it! The Freezer Paper… Well my husband found it at Super Wal-mart. My regular Target did not have it- I’m excited to have some time to make stuff w/ it (but I have a newborn…so it may be a while
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I found freezer paper at Safeway, Albertsons and Wal-Mart. It is with the aluminum foil, wax papers, and stuff in that aisle. Good luck to those looking!