Cheap photocopier paper is great. And as stated above small stitches make it easier to rip paper off but not to undo, so no mistakes. I found when I started that the hardest part was step one. One number 1 or a depending on how it is marked place colour 1and2 right sides together 2 on top on the side of paper with no writing,pin. Sew on line between 1 and2 fold 2 back trim seam allowance. Continue same way makes more sense now.this is a pattern which I put in show but judges disliked category I had placed it. All fabric in cactus hand dyed.