I use freezer paper also....its an extra step but I like it...I cut the freezer pattern out exactly on the lines and then iron to fabric, cut out using 1/16 to 1/4" all around. I then take the paper off the fabric and needle turn it down. The MAIN thing you have to determine is if the pattern in in REVERSE, then it must be ironed on the WRONG side of the fabric. The pattern usually tells you "All pieces in reverse" so check. good luck, so relaxing...