Basting
Temporary stitching used to hold fabric layers together before permanent sewing, often removed after the final seam is sewn.
Where it is used
Baste Armhole Binding
p. 5- If you’re comfortable with sewing, you can skip the basting and attach the bias tape directly, stretching it as you sew. If you’re just getting started with sewing, it’s best to baste the bias tape first, stretching it evenly between the guide points.
Baste Plackets
p. 10- Baste the inner sides of the plackets. Make the hand stitching from the right side, landing the needle in the ditch of the placket attachment seam, and from the wrong side, catching the free edge of the placket at a distance of 0.7 cm from the edge (along the edge of the overlock stitching).
Remove Basting
p. 11- Remove the basting stitches. Press lightly.
Basting Binding
p. 8- Baste the pressed edge of the binding, folding the attached binding over to the wrong side of the front and back pieces.
Basting the Stand
p. 4- Pin the lower edges of the stand, aligning the edges, and baste. It is important to match the seams.
Basting Pocket
p. 6- Baste the pocket onto the front piece, aligning it with the pocket markings.
Related terms
connected toElastic
connected toBottom Hem
connected toLining (Garment Part)
requiresContrasting basting thread
requiresHand sewing needle
requiresContrasting thread
requiresContrasting basting thread
applied toFacing
requiresHand sewing needles
requiresThread