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I agree with what's been said about your drill bit. It's too big and either dull or not fast enough. I too use a drill bit but I also use a normal drill so it can be done with both. The portrait is of Barbara Streisand.
My advice for what it's worth is to get a can of repositional craft glue like 3M Spray Mount, spray back of pattern, wait 30 secs and place on wood. Cut patterns and then dampen with white spirit and the paper will fall off with minimal residue. I always do this and never have a problem even with the most intricate cutting.