LindaR

if it has the same ingredients...then I would imagine I am gumming up my machine with 505 too. Wow, I know i have cleaned needles with vinegar after sewing on 505. don't use it much but it comes in handy.

littlehud

Pretty sure I wouldn't want 505 on my hair!!!!

Tippy

I too have used this on charcoals and pastels. One thing that I remember from "way back when" When it was THE thing to use on your hair is that there was an article about being very cautious as it was quite flammable. Not sure if it's still just the same, but I'd be very careful about washing it out. It is a laquer.

mimisharon

I have used aqua net to set and seal the starched crochet thread ornaments and different paper mache items I used to craft. But it was not one of my favorite hairsprays when the big curl up dos were in style. It was a shellac feeling stuff and the humidity made it sticky. Think I'll keep using pins instead of spray. :lol: :lol:

Quiltntime

Thank you everyone for your input. I too was leery of the hair spray as a basting tool. It was an interesting idea, but think I'll just skip the sprays, and stick to pin basting, even if the back is wrinkled or puckered.

Any other ideas on how to get a smooth backing when machine quilting. I've tried the 1/3 quilting as I go, and had to take out the stitches on that technique too.

Rose Hall

I get my backing really smooth by washing my fabric, and then starching it really well. When I lay it on the floor I use masking tape or painters tape to hold it in place. I then tape the batting to the floor as well. I'm lucky, in that, I can do this at work where I have enough floor space.
Rose Hall

Quiltntime

I completely forgot about starch. Do you use spray starch? :?:

GiGi

Try 606 Spray and Fix no-sew fusible adhesive for applique and quilting. GiGi

Quiltntime

Never heard of 606 Spray. Any residue on machine or needle?
Where can it be purchased?

Thank you for your input.

Jim's Gem

I don't think I would take a chance on it. The stuff stains and is very flammable.