I'm always so afraid I'll get holes, especially if the design is too heavy. I don't normally hoop the onesie, just the stabilizer and then do a basting stitch around the design. You don't recommend that? Maybe I better try the iron on.
Thanks!

What kind of needle do you use?

I use a ball point needle...and it makes a difference! I didn't think it made a difference until one day my thread just kept breaking and sewing wacky stitches...the minute I changed to a ball point needle..smooth as a baby's butt went the sewing...I have not tried a basting stitch...I try to use a 4x4 hoop and am usually using all the space for the design...I think it would be hard to hold the onsie in place for the basting stitch to go around...but perhaps I need to give it a try...every time I don't use the iron on stabilizer...the fabric gets sucked down into the bobbin case..and I get a thread nest...

I have read both ways, sharp vs ball point. I will try ball point tomorrow, I have 2 onesies to embroider! Thanks.

Any time...hope it works out for you...keep us posted!

Of course - great idea. I hadn't thought of that. Thank you :)