Originally Posted by
Tartan
I place the 2 fabric layers together and draw all my circles and leaf shapes but leave enough space between the shapes for adding the seam allowance. I sew around the petal shapes without batting first.
I then place batting under the circles and sew around the circles on the marked line. The batting is included in the stitching line and is trimmed to the same 1/4 inch seam allowance as the fabric above it. The stitching keeps the batting in place when you turn your circles.
Thanks, I'm making my templates today.....I try to make something each year for the females in my family for Christmas, this will be perfect. Are there any pitfalls you can think of?