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With good double-stick tape, it's no issue. Just attach one side to the bottom of your template, then place it wherever you like on the workpiece. It's faster and makes it a lot easier to get the exact grain pattern you want. Just make sure your double-sided tape is thin.
Router template guides fit into the base of your router and direct it along the edge of a template. They can be used to accurately rout the edge of your stock to a specific shape, to rout cavities and mortises, or even to accurately bore positioned holes.
1/4'' plywood, masonite, or MDF (1/2'' or 3/8'') work well for templates. MDF has the advantage that it works easily and sands quickly. The drawback is that a little 'oops' can become a big 'oops' in the blink of an eye. I've used 1/2'' plywood because I had a bunch lying around, but it is hard to work with.
You need a template bit that has a bearing mounted on it to follow the template. If hand routing, you will typically be using a top bearing bit. 3/8x1/2 inch is a good size for body routing. Whiteside, Freud, Amana are all decent brands.
Generally speaking, ½” thick plywood or Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is a good choice for template material. Regardless of size or shape of your cut the template must be sufficiently larger to support the router base and provide places to clamp or nail the template in place.
The BEST answer is, like several others have said, a scroll saw, but of the two mentioned, jigsaw is better.