As long as the edges are stuck down you should be fine. If they are not stuck down then they roll and dance all over the place! The stabilizer I use is wall paper liner. About $9 for a roll and it should last a long time or share it and expense with others. With a tight satin stitch make sure the top thread is all that shows on the top and the bobbin thread stays out of sight. Move the entire piece together under the foot being sure to feed it through without pushing or pulling and keep it moving. If it sits in one spot it will build a mountain of thread. By the time you finish you will see such a difference between the first and last it will be amazing. It is addictive once you start getting good results!!