Can you use glue sticks for basting?
07-01-2019, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Onebyone
... I melted a glue stick and repoured it in a empty chap stick container for basting hexies. I had better control and less glue per dab.
07-03-2019, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jingle
If glue sticks don't work, why not use Elmer's Washable School Glue? That works very well.
My favorite sewing tool. The tiniest dab will hold anything you don't want to shift while you sew, even curves.
07-03-2019, 05:10 AM
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The glue sticks are my favorite for curved piecing. I run the glue on both pieces and then ease the pieces together. Then sewing the 1/4" seam is just as easy as if it's straight piecing.
However, I can't imagine how I would use it for basting--Elmer's Washable School Glue is my go to for that. Just basted a king size quilt that I quilted in 3rds a la Marti Michell--went beautifully!
However, I can't imagine how I would use it for basting--Elmer's Washable School Glue is my go to for that. Just basted a king size quilt that I quilted in 3rds a la Marti Michell--went beautifully!
07-03-2019, 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by sewnclog
If you live in an area where it's hot, and they get too soft, put them in the refrigerator to keep them solid; less mess?
07-03-2019, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by seazteddy
I see that many use elmers glue but not glue sticks. anyone try glue sticks?
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