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Originally Posted by DianD
Well, hmmm... I had a couple of thoughts... if you use any kind of spray adhesive, it will leave chemicals in your fabric. However, washing the fabric after basting is the best way to deal with that! What is the difference in using hairspray, adhesive or other chemicals, like, say, laundry detergent? Don't ALL of those things leave chemicals behind? (fragrance, softness, etc,) Yes, it is flammable...so is nail polish remover, and even vegetable oil!
I personally think that this is a great idea! Cheaper and easier to use and remove. We are careful with other chemicals in our lives, so I guess my point is this- (to the doom-sayers) use what you want to use, be open to new ideas and realize that you can learn something from everyone you come in contact with. I love being part of this amazing group of smart, creative people. Thanks for the tip! |
Don't get the machine to hot when sewing because it is flamable.lol
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i wonder if you can lift your fabric and put it back down like you can with 505. Anyone given it a try that have used the hairspray.
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I don't like any kind of aerosol that can be inhaled. If you can smell it, you can inhale it!! I use fabric glue sticks and use it sparingly for applique or basting it. It isn't perfect, but I feel it's better. I'm very sensitive to any sprays,that's just me.
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great tip - Thank you
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I think I remember something that most hairsprays have been reformulated so they don't take ink out anymore - is that true? Anyway, might have the same noneffect on dyes. Thanks for the great idea.
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Originally Posted by Texasjunebug
I've also wondered about making baby quilts with nice pristine cotton without the added fire retardant chemicals. Yuk. What to do?
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good idea!
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As I recall, hair spray only worked on ball point ink....I don't know what the difference is, but have used it for that purpose. Never on any other kind of ink or dye.
seems to me that if it washes out of our hair with no problem, it should wash out of fabric as well. I like the comment by the textile chemist....they know their stuff! I hated using the basting spray that is so expensive it's ridiculous. It made my throat close up! Hair spray does not do that to me....thank heaven....I use it every day! I will try the hair spray method at the next opportunity....and I bet it works! |
Did the hairspray gum up your needle when you were quilting it?
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