I have done this more times than I care to count. Have started using Vilene for applique that does not need any added stiffness. It is water soluble, so you have to use it in a project that gets appliqued down if it is to be washed. I find it sometimes releases on its own without washing so I am very careful.. The upside is that it washes out after a couple of washes. The downside is that it is expensive and sometimes hard to find.