Originally Posted by whinnytoo
I use Karen Kay Buckleys 'perfect circle' templates.... they come in lots of sizes and work very very well.
Baste stitch by hand around template in the 1/4 inch seam allowance and pull tightly to gather. Paint gathered edge with spray starch and press till dry with iron. Ease template out without trying to disturb the turned over seam allowance too much. You can use iron over template plastic like Templar and cut circles yourself if you do not want to invest in Perfect Circles. I have learned this method from Karen Kaye Buckley.