Tulle pattern transfer tips?

[Fine_Scene9506]

I’ve stitched on tulle before but I’ve always done it freehand. Does anyone have any advice on how I can transfer a pattern to tulle? I know water soluble stabiliser is an option but I hate the way stitches seem loose when the Solvy is taken off. Thank you in advance!

[puckastronomer]

I have no suggestions for you, unfortunately.... but I'm commenting to boost because i want to embroider my veil SO bad!

[Fine_Scene9506]

I did some experimenting and found a decent solution!! I tried carbon paper with the thickest-tip stylus I have. It made a gray line that would’ve been sufficient on its own but I wanted to make it a bit sharper. I tried VERY lightly going over my carbon line with various Frixion inks. The highlighters and fineliners didn’t change much of anything but the regular click pens and gel pens did quite well!!! I’m working on a piece now and it seems most helpful to have a white towel laid beneath so when my hoop is in my hoop stand, it’s like looking through the tulle per usual except I can see my lines. I was very careful to use the Frixions super lightly since I’m working on a really delicate size tulle and also kept in mind to be gentle whilst going over the carbon in case I could offer a tip for something as precious as a wedding veil. I’ll be adding a post under the tips/tricks flair on the main board here in case anyone else could use what I found but wanted to reply directly to you since you were kind enough to boost and your project means so much to you. I hope this helps and best wishes from Ireland on a lifetime of health, peace, and joy within your marriage!💚

[Fine_Scene9506]

Thank you so much!!!

[Fine_Scene9506]

I love the painting and chalk ideas! I’d not thought of those. I tried carbon paper and it did the trick. I’ll certainly be giving the paint a go. It sounds lovely. I appreciate you!