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!
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