Sometimes I use freezer paper, sometimes the plastic lid from my coffee container, and I've bought the sheets of plastic for making the stencils. It saves me ruining my fabric by cutting into the center or something like that.
Coordination is not my middle name so I use whatever will keep me from ruining the fabric. I also copy the pattern with my printer/scanner and then cut it out of whatever I'm using that day.
Just be sure you label it with Magazine, pattern, date, and keep them for future use. I have a whole notebook full of patterns and templates. :shock:
Hugs,
Sharon