Hi Bonn, when I use velvet I always use a WWS topping. When completed I cut off as much as I can, then I use a spray bottle of water and then you just pull it off.
Maybe someone else can help.

Hugs Yvonne

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thanks Cuties!

I have some of the iron off stabilizer and heard that it was difficult so i have not tried it. I did stitch with a 50 wt cotton thread and it looked fabulous, I did not use any topping. Live Laugh Download Stitch!

Here is a tutorial from Embroidery Library.
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/elprojects/pdf/pr1393.pdf

I always use a topping on velvet. The one I have found that works best for me is one that can be steamed off after I have removed all that I possibly can. Iron away super film stabilizer is heat disintegrating. ;)

I treat velvet the same as fleece.. I use WSS topping and tend to go for satin stitch designs,
I also find that the topping helps stop any fluff from the velvet go up the needle.. i just then spray with a lite mist of water and leave to dry..
I do a lot of velvet jackets for a Gymnastics club :-)
big hugs from London - Maria xx