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Step 5- Using WATER SOLUABLE thread on the top (you can use regular white or beige in the bobbin because it will be released, but will be between the 2 layers of batting) sew on the OUTSIDE lines of the design only. There is NO need to sew the detail lines at this point.

Step 6- This is the only critical/scary part. Carefully...carefully, trim away the excess batting from the design. Trim as close to the sewing line as you can without cutting the fabric. I hold my finger behind the batting to lift it up and slowly trim the excess. I end up leaving about 1/8" of batting outside the line of stitches. I sewed some extra lines on this design, but all you need to sew is the outside.