I trim back the fleece about 1/4" smaller length and width than the pattern says, then center it on the fabric. I use a walking foot for most of it. It is a pain to do the handles, but I just take my time. I usually have a size 14 needle in when I make the bags. And I use the Pellon 987 fleece. I did do one with fleece on the outer fabric and instead of fleece, used decor bond on the inside. It was a little easier to handle. On my machine, I have the option of moving the needle, so I move it where I need to in order to have the skinny ties catch the feet. It seems easier to control that way. Also, I use a 1/4" wide piece x 4-1/2" long piece of lite steam a seam 2 on the ties and press it on so it doesn't slip when sewing. Just fold the ties in half, match up the fold to the seam line and make sure they are the same distance from the top. Much easier! :)