I have switched to using washable school glue for basting. You don't stick yourself, there's no bad odor, and it's cheap. If you aren't familar with this, look at some of the many threads on using it. Many people are trying it and giving up pins.
Make sure you use WASHABLE SCHOOL glue, you can use Elmer's or a generic. But don't made the error of just grabbing any bottle of Elmer's and using it. I use two-for-a-buck school glue from the dollar store.
I like it so much that I could go on about it, but see what others say.
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