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by mad14kt 22 Sep 2011 ( edited Sep 22'11 21:44 )
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9-22-11 * How well does the basting stitch hold? Does it prevent shifting? TIA ;D

Comments (6)
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by clawton 22 Sep 2011
+4
I use it often. I would prefer that to the sticky stablizer. I do sometimes use the spray in addition to the basting. Basting get rid of the straight pins that sometimes get in the way.
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by mad14kt 24 Sep 2011
Thanks! Sometimes I find myself repositioning pins so I won't have a diaster ;D *2U
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by katydid 22 Sep 2011
+3
I don't like to have to rip them out. If I knew how to make them longer in length, maybe I would like them better. Kay
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by mad14kt 24 Sep 2011
Thanks! I plan to try Debleerl tip she stated above ;D *2U
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by mranderson 22 Sep 2011
+2
I have never used this method but have always wondered about this myself. Good question. Marg
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by mad14kt 24 Sep 2011
Thanks Marg...I know for myself sometimes it's hard to stick with a change :) *2U
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by snowbird42 22 Sep 2011
+4
i know it is a pain having to takeout the basting but i find it great especially for think things such as towles and i do a lot on wuilted calico saves straining on hooping....soozie and i have not found it shifting with this method.................soozie
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by snowbird42 22 Sep 2011
also i have a feature where i can save several designs on the mahine and i keep it there always ready to use....soozie
by debleerl 22 Sep 2011
Baste with all purpose thread in the top and embroidery bobbin thread in the bobbin. When you are done you just need to pull the bobbin thread, it slides right out.
by mad14kt 24 Sep 2011
Thanking for sharing SB and thanks DL for the tip ;D *2U
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by bonnetgirl 22 Sep 2011
+2
Works for me. I love it. I just started using it a few days ago and said wow better then sticky because sometime you have trouble pulling off the back.
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by mad14kt 24 Sep 2011
Thanks! I ran into trouble a few times with sticky ;D *2U
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by sdrise 22 Sep 2011
+1
It works just fine! If you don't want any shift you can use iron on stabilizer too. Suzanne
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by mad14kt 24 Sep 2011
Thanks, I forgot about the iron on ;D *2U