Fine Basting Products
February 26, 2010
A note from Linda Lee, author, instructor, The Sewing Workshop Pattern Company, Project Sewing Workshop:
As a garment sewer, I am a huge proponent of making sure that I machine stitch something only once (well, I do own several rippers, but I'd rather not use them). So I hand baste a lot. I like to use silk basting thread, and I especially like the Japanese brand that is included in the Project Sewing Workshop program of notions. It is extremely fine and smooth, and therefore comes out easily when I sew over it. And if I press over it, no impression of the thread line is left, which happens when I baste with cotton or polyester thread.
I am also using the Extra Fine Fusing Tape (also a Japanese product) more and more for basting. This product is the same concept as Steam-a-Seam, but it is a much sheerer line of "glue" and better for most fashion fabrics. Either way, hems, collars, cuffs and other details are held in place while I sew, and my rippers stay in my drawer.




























