Newbie here, Ok I have spent hours trying to find posts on how to work with templates...can't find any? really? I must not be looking in the right place. I want to make a pair of converse shoes for a baby shower cake, I printed out the template from stellastarchild on plain paper, but how do I actually "do It"? Do i roll out the fondant/gumpaste and freehand it, but that cant be right? Do I trace it? If so, what do I put it on? something clear? Do I go to kinkos or something? help I feel so stupid but I just dont understand?

Here is a link to Stellastarchild's instructions for her converse pattern.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1186693

When I made them, I used fondant with tylose. I printed the pattern out on card stock (but paper would be fine) and cut out the pieces. I rolled out the fondant about 1/8" thick. I laid the pattern on the fondant and used an Exacto knife to cut out the pieces. I put the toe/front piece on first and put a small wad of cotton inside to hold the rounded shape. I just used water as glue. I added the other pieces from there.

Ok thanks alot. Wow I was having a hard time finding edible glue, glad to hear I can just use water. Now to find the tylose. Never even heard of that before. Can I find it ina grocery store or craft store?

Edible glue is just a dab of fondant or gumpaste mixed with water.
You'll probably have to look at a cake supply store or online for tylose.

If you can't find Tylose, you can just use gumpaste. It's easier to come by since craft stores carry it. Some WalMarts do, as well, in their cake decor aisle.