The invention relates to a method of forming cutouts (4) and transverse welding seams (10) in a sheet of film (5) that is advanced continuously at high velocity, wherein the cutouts (4) constitute areas that are delimited by cutting lines (6, 7), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) the formation of the cutouts (4) in a sheet section with high sheet tension with cutting lines (7) that extend longitudinally of the sheet of film (5), and cutting lines (7) that extend transversely of the sheet of film, said cutting lines featuring a number of interruptions (8) that constitute support points whereby the cutouts (4) continue to be coherent with the sheet of film (5) at the support points, b) subsequent formation of the transverse welding seams (10) in a sheet section with low sheet tension.