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What is the best way to do this? What kind of stabilizer...needle...should you use a soluable topping?

I have made several diaper burp cloths with embroidery.  I use a spray on fabric stablizer.  Spray on heavily, then allow to dry.  Also, if additional stablizer is needed, use a tear-away stabilizer.  I have been very pleased with the results.  I also found that it is best to keep the design simple because of the weave of the diaper material.

I do this quite often with my brother se350 machine, and I don't use any stabilizer.  It works just fine and holds up with washing, just make sure the diaper is tight in the hoop.

I don't use any stabilizer with burp cloths either; they are very sturdy on their own.  I just put a watersoluable topper so the stitches don't sink.

I'm jumping in with a question/comment.  I'm somewhat new to machine embroidery too.  I've made several diaper burp cloths and used a tear away on the bottom and a wash away on the top.  I did not know that you could embroider without a stablizer.  What sort of fabrics do not require a stablizer? 

If you are embroidering on two layers or more, you may not need stabilizer if the additional layers help stabilize the top layer.

What works and what does not - trial and error - I would do a sample first.

I have emboidered several diaper burp cloths using a lightweight tear away stabilizer under the diaper. I have hooped the diaper, and have been very pleased with the results. I usually sew a ribbon trim on the bottom edge, and have added them to recent baby shower gifts where they were warmly recieved by the Moms to be! This is a fun and quick project.  Happy stitching!