Trace design on freezer paper dull side up don't forget to reverse where needed , cut out pattern and iron with shiney side down on wrong side of fabric , leaving a 1/4 "seam around trim with pinking shears. The p. shears work great because the material goes around easily. Leave a short space and the pull out your paper pattern. For leaves or anything straight you can use the paper shiney side up and iron the 1/4 " seam to the shiney side. Hope this was helpful, oh and don't give up! oops! pull aout the paper pattern after you have sewn it down on your block.