Beginner mistakes with basting spray
#61
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Chester, NY
Posts: 45
I used Elmer's spray glue for the first time. I brought my quilt top, batting and backing fabric to our quilters guild where we combined three six foot tables. With several members' help, I "gently" sprayed first the batting and put on the backing fabric and then sprayed the other side of the batting and added the top. This is the way to go and I would never again pin and baste as in "olden times".
#62
june taylor basting spray
hi quilters---i plan to use basting spray (june taylor) for the first time---is it ok to iron the quilt sandwich after u have basted it--i read the warnings on can, but it says nothing about ironing--thx in advance
#64
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 8,104
You can use it, but a) make sure it is washable/temporary for use on fabrics, b) hold the spray bottle 10 - 12 inches from the batt. c) spray in a well ventilated area, d) NEVER spray near your sewing machine - the spray is like a gas and can find it's way inside your machine.
#66
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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The first time you use it, just take two one yard pieces of fabric, some batting to fit between, and use the spray baste. Use it in a well ventilated area, spray at least 10 - 12 inches from the surface of the batting, smooth to your satisfaction and then quilt.
(Note: do not spray near your sewing machine (or any other machine). The spray is like a wet gas and penetrates through narrow/small openings in the machine chassis.)
If your needle is gumming up, you used too much spray.
(Note: do not spray near your sewing machine (or any other machine). The spray is like a wet gas and penetrates through narrow/small openings in the machine chassis.)
If your needle is gumming up, you used too much spray.
#67
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
Posts: 6,674
Using the 505 spray only I have had no trouble. Quick spray from a distance batting on second quick spray on top and place on. I then using a dry iron press all over back and front to dry glue before quilting or leaving for quilting.
I have made a similiar mess using the elmers school glue by putting too much on . Tute on this site explaining how to use elmers. It is a pin head I'm calling it to myself dots on a seam place on then again iron.
When I get the second correct will be fantastic as no pinning and so easy if you are on your own.
I have made a similiar mess using the elmers school glue by putting too much on . Tute on this site explaining how to use elmers. It is a pin head I'm calling it to myself dots on a seam place on then again iron.
When I get the second correct will be fantastic as no pinning and so easy if you are on your own.
#68
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Puget Sound WA area
Posts: 300
I learned the hard way, too - sprayed 505 too heavy and too close to my machine and soon every little piece of dust or thread stuck to my new sewing machine! The 2nd time I layed my pieces on the carpet (yes, you may call me stupid). Now I spray ONLY out on my back deck with a sheet underneath that I don't mind getting dirty. I've only tried 505 spray (stocked up when it went on sale at Joanns).
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