How to quilt Getting Started Cutting Pin and Cut with a Pattern Some project instructions may call for you to use patterns, which make it easy to cut the specific shapes you need. Here are some tips for making sure your shapes come out exactly right every time! By American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine and AllPeopleQuilt.com have been the go-to resource for quilters to learn a new skill or simply sew something that brings pride and accomplishment. Our staff has over 70 years of quilting experience, and works with skilled editors, copy editors, quilt testers, and technical editors to ensure each pattern and article is accurate and up-to-date. We're passionate about quilting, and know that it's not just a hobby — it's a lifestyle. We strive to connect with other quilters and provide content that inspires them in their sewing space. American Patchwork & Quilting's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 29, 2017 If your pattern paper is wrinkled or folded, press it with a dry iron (no steam). Position the pattern on your fabric. In our pictures, two pieces of fabric are layered with right sides together before adding the pattern piece. Use as many straight pins as you need to hold paper or tissue pattern in place on fabric. Pin through no more than two layers of fabric at a time. Pin into pattern corners and perpendicular to straight edges. Keep pins inside the pattern lines. TIP: Make sure your pin points face the outside of the pattern. This will keep bumps from forming in your fabric. Use sharp scissors or shears, cut precisely on drawn lines. TIP: For accurate cuts keep shears and fabric flat on table as you cut. Remove pins and pattern. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit