Freezer paper is found in your grocers' storage aisle along with Ziploc bags and foil wrap. One side of the paper has a light coating of a plastic which melts when you iron it. It finds various versatile uses in crafting.
Freezer paper is great for appliqué. There are several methods of freezer paper appliqué:
- Draw your motif on the dull side, cut it out and iron it to the top of the appliqué piece. As you are appliquéing, you tuck the fabric under the appliqué piece, then peel off the freezer paper. You can usually reuse this piece several times.
- You can also draw your motif on the dull side in reverse. Iron the freezer paper to the wrong side of the appliqué piece. You appliqué as above, but just before you get to the end, you remove the freezer paper with a pair of tweezers.
- Or, you can iron the freezer paper to the wrong side of the appliqué piece then iron the fabric over the edges, giving you a crisp edge to appliqué. Remove the paper before doing so.
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