My favourite tip, especially when working with beginning sewers, is applying the pattern pieces to freezer paper. It helps to make the paper tear free as well as heavier so that it does not "float" around when trying to pin. My Daughters and I like to roll up thier patterns with a label on the outside, then if they want to make a pair of boxers/pants, they just grab their "file" roll and away they go. The hard part is finding the freezer paper - LOL - everyone has gone to plastic bags and wrap. Can't remember for sure where I learned this, but it was in the early 90's. I love to make things easier and use short cuts:)

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