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quiltyjax 02-08-2011 11:20 AM

I don't know where I read this - could have been on this board. It was about cheap hairspray and using it instead of temporary adhasive spray. I bought the cheapest I could find and tried it on a small lap quilt. It worked fine. Of course, it washed out with no problem. I'm going to try it on a larger piece to see if it holds just as well , but it does seem to be sticky enough. As you know it's waay cheaper than a "proper" basting spray!!
If this was a posting by a board member then, thankyou very much.

DawnMarie 02-08-2011 11:22 AM

So, what brand did you use?

shequilts 02-08-2011 11:25 AM

what a great idea. We know that washes out!

amma 02-08-2011 11:26 AM

Try some on scraps first :D:D:D
Remember using hair spray to take out ink? It may also work to remove dye from fabric :wink:

Qbee 02-08-2011 12:32 PM

That's so funny Amma....that was my first thought too! I have used it to take out ink many times and it works great so you have to wonder....hmmmm...be careful. Cool idea though!!


Originally Posted by amma
Try some on scraps first :D:D:D
Remember using hair spray to take out ink? It may also work to remove dye from fabric :wink:


QuilterGary 02-08-2011 12:35 PM

It is flamable so be careful.

The Creative Seamstress 02-08-2011 12:36 PM


Originally Posted by amma
Try some on scraps first :D:D:D
Remember using hair spray to take out ink? It may also work to remove dye from fabric :wink:

LOL you read my mind. After I read the initial post I thought of the same thing and how irrate someone would be if that happenned!

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- The Creative Seamstress

charismah 02-08-2011 12:58 PM

oh..well thsta is a good idea....I am wondering wouldn't any spray adhesive be flammable as well?

sueisallaboutquilts 02-08-2011 03:03 PM

Great tip. Thanks!
I agree with Charisma, wouldn't they all be flammable??

k9dancer 02-08-2011 03:46 PM

Hey, cotton fabric is flammable. I lit a selvedge the other day and it went up in flames.


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