I do a good cut away on any tee shirt. I don't use a heavy weight though. I like a medium weight so it will flow with the shirt. It holds up and gives good stabilization. No wrinkles after washing. Trim very close to your stitching and it will be fine. Some will add a soft covering so there is no scratching. You can use a fusible web to cover the stitches but I don't have a problem with scratching at all.