I draw around the template with a pencil and cut with scissors. I like to make sure the 1/4 is added to the template. I have had some templates where you add the 1/4 after marking around the template but before cutting. I don't add anything to the template to hold it. I try to keep it all simple and easy. That is for piecing - for appliqué I would just mark around the template and then cut it out making sure I had enough around the edge to tuck under when I sew.
Last edited by sinceresissy; 10-20-2017 at 03:57 AM.