I use glue sticks for basting down the binding before machine sewing. They are not near as messy as liquid glue and hold just as well after drying with iron. I buy the cheaper brand wherever I can find them ....CrazyArt, I think is the brand. That brand washes out just as easily as Elmers in a warm water wash with detergent. I have never used for seams, but am sure they will work fine.