Originally Posted by dd
I press mine with the iron to turn them first. I copy my pattern pieces to index paper to use as my pattern and press up around the pattern piece then remove the pattern piece. I still have to clip the curves when pressing and tuck in the edges sometimes when I actually sew it. It has been working for me.
I do mine very similar. I use freezer paper for the pattern. Sometimes 2-3 layers. I also spray starch when ironing the edges down, then remove the paper.