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For the overlying square windows I use rotary cutting equipment to cut as many as I need speedily and efficiently. If I want to cut a specific section of fabric such as a flower or star, I make a template for the window shape from template plastic so that I can place it exactly in position on the design and draw round it. I still use a rotary cutter and ruler rather than scissors to cut the window out, but you use any method that suits you. Oddly shaped windows that occur in some of the complex designs must be made as templates and drawn around individually in the usual way.

When making a template from those printed in this book, trace the desired shape on to good quality tracing paper, including the arrow that shows the direction of the grain or weave of the fabric. Cut out the traced shape roughly, keeping about ¹⁄₄in (6mm) outside the drawn outline. Stick this on to card and then cut out the exact outline through both tracing paper and card. Try to cut just inside the drawn lines as this keeps the measurements accurate as you draw round the template on the fabric. Alternatively, make the templates from clear template plastic.