I use parchment paper like you use in baking. It is stronger than tissue paper, less expensive than Golden Threads paper, is transparent enough to trace design and tears away easily. I just pin it in place. I use a frixion pen so there's no worry about ink transfer.
I'll have to try stitching on the lines to perforate and use a pounce to see how the design transfers. It doesn't seem like the holes would be big enough but I will sure give it a try.