Thanks everyone for your ideas. I use it as sparingly as possible and always on the stabiliser. Stick on stabiliser isn't really appropriate in the particular situation I've had a problem with. It was a baby blanket which the mum wanted the baby's name embroidered on so it really needed to be tearaway. Mum has washed the blanket twice and it still has some adhesive residue. I'll give the double sided tape a try and the safety pins. The outline tack down could work in some applications. All worth trying. Thank you.

Ah.....project rescue. I wear out seam rippers faster than socks. I always have at least six knocking about in the sewing room to "enhance my creativity" ahem! 

Hi Seagirl. You were the one who pointed me to the old TSF in the first place. Nice to see you on here.

The advanced one is already full, I hear. These seminars were where I REALLY learned to make a tutu. Suzanne is a brilliant teacher. If you're new to tutu making you can't really do better than attend one of these.

I've gone over pretty well completely to tutunetoandnotions Italian net.

Hi topstitched. Your tutus are fab too!

Hello all. I've been missing you! I've been sewing for upwards of 50 years (yes, I'm that old... ) which has given me the opportunity to make LOTS of mistakes. I've even learned from some of them! Nowadays mainly make tutus and dance costumes, some clothes for yours truly and wedding stuff for family members. Look forward to making your acquaintance.