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From: queenleo
Date: 09-21-2004, 04:47 PM (1 of 7)
Can somebody please tell me what Basting is? I am very new to sewing and it drives me mad when they start talking about basting. I have looked it up in my handy sewing book by Simplicity and i still can't understand what it means.
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User: queenleo
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-21-2004, 07:02 PM (2 of 7)
basting is using a needle and thread and hand sewing large stitches along the seam allowance of your garment before you stitch it on the machine.. Most of the time this is not necessary, but it may be to a beginner until you get used to sewing and holding your fabric pieces together perfectly. Some people just pin the pieces together, but remember, NEVER sew over pins with your sewing machine.. remove them as you come to them.. 
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From: MaryW
Date: 09-21-2004, 07:13 PM (3 of 7)
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Basting is big, temporary stitches done by hand usually.
MaryW
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From: queenleo
Date: 09-21-2004, 07:14 PM (4 of 7)
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Some people said to me to iron and press the hems if i don't want to baste. Is that a better option or is it just a waste of time? thanks |
User: queenleo
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 4 |
From: blackie
Date: 09-21-2004, 07:24 PM (5 of 7)
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I find pressing to be more of a help than basting. I have almost never hand-basted. I usually machine-baste. Your method will depend on your fabric and if you are doing a simple hem, or what. I am working on a 100% cotton reversible dress for my daughter and I did a lot of pressing with spray starch. It helps everything come out nice and crisp.
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User: blackie
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 594 |
From: Hockeymum
Date: 09-21-2004, 07:31 PM (6 of 7)
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We always used to call it "Tacking". I always iron my seams first...sometimes I need to 'tack' if its a long enough hem...other times I go straight from the ironing board to the machine, don't pass go and always grab the $200. Sorry, little bit of humour there... Cheers Anne 
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User: Hockeymum
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From: paroper
Date: 09-22-2004, 12:06 AM (7 of 7)
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If you want a very good hem. 1. measure your hem and turn it up, adjust the hem and pin in place. 2. Hand baste the hem in place. 3. Mark the hem (turn up) at desired amount from the edge with chalk. 4. Trim on the chalkline. 5. Prepare the edge of the garment for hem. 6. Using desired method (hand, machine blind-stitch, whatever) hem the garment.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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