1) fusible web 2) stabilizer 3) foot with room for the satin stitch - mine is called the embroidery foot 4) lengthen the stitches a tiny bit so you're not putting down as much thread 4) raise the presser foot and readjust the fabric on tight curves to release the pressure a bit - no sharp turns, just not pushing the fabric. I forgot the stabilizer on my last one and it worked fine. Years ago I used tissue paper on the back and it was enough.