I use the Sharon Schamber board method of basting, and the herringbone stitch and tatting thread she recommends. The tatting thread really clings to the fabric, and with the herringbone stitch, things can't shift.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhwNylePFAA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_EjBGz5vGQ