I use parchment paper on the right side of the fabric, and cut my fusible just slightly larger than the precut applique. Fusible goes on the wrong side of applique, and a large piece of parchment paper on the right side of applique - let it all cool, then peel it off. The applique may need to have some stray fusible trimmed. I ALSO use parchment paper over the applique when I apply it too - that way my iron stays clean. (Waxed paper can replace the parchment paper if necessary)