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Old 02-08-2011, 11:20 AM
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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!!
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:22 AM
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So, what brand did you use?
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:25 AM
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what a great idea. We know that washes out!
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Old 02-08-2011, 11:26 AM
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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:
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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!!

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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:
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Old 02-08-2011, 12:35 PM
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It is flamable so be careful.
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Old 02-08-2011, 12:36 PM
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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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Old 02-08-2011, 12:58 PM
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oh..well thsta is a good idea....I am wondering wouldn't any spray adhesive be flammable as well?
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Great tip. Thanks!
I agree with Charisma, wouldn't they all be flammable??
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Hey, cotton fabric is flammable. I lit a selvedge the other day and it went up in flames.
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