My experience with Glue Basting.
07-22-2012, 04:54 PM
#51
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Grants Pass, Oregon
Posts: 2,179
With the way that I did it, using just a tiny bit right at the edges, ironing until dry and then sewing the 1/4 seam; it is very easy to per say pull apart the glued areas after they have dried. It would be very easy to then iron your seams open. I just wanted to share that so you know that the glue is not permanent and does not even need water to loosen the hold.
07-22-2012, 05:03 PM
#52
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Woodmere, NY
Posts: 1,422
Thanks for the advise..
I find it truely amazing how much I absorb from everybody.
I find it truely amazing how much I absorb from everybody.
Yes, I am using Elmers washable school glue. Awhile back, I had tried a generic brand and it was a disaster, discolored the fabric and did not wash out well. Elmers is a must for me from now on. Just do a search on glue basting and you will find loads of links with tutorials and various other ways of using it (binding, applique, basting an entire quilt ). I have tried glue sticks, but was not as happy. Yet others swear by them. I think that trying various methods is fun and informative and helps keep me from getting stuck in a rut. Hope that you give it a try.
07-22-2012, 05:06 PM
#53
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
Ok, here comes the dumb question. How do you keep he seams lined up while getting it ironed and not get your fingers burned? Is there some tool you use? Could you picture this. I'm doing a Little 9 patch I'd like to try this on.
07-23-2012, 02:56 AM
#56
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Augusta, Maine
Posts: 363
No the glue did not transfer to my needle. When I pressed it with the iron, it dries the glue within a few seconds. Of course, with this project I only used just a tiny drop of glue at each seam....laid the next row on top, taking time to match seams and pressing as I went along. I would say that each row took about a half minute to a minute to prepare, iron and then instantly took to machine and sewed the seam. With Elmers Washable School Glue, I have not had any problems with it washing out and never had a discoloration on any fabric. I wait until the whole project is completed and then wash. I have never in other projects seen any evidence, or even felt stiff....so assume it washes out fabulously. Hopefully, I have answered all of your questions. If not, post again and ask away; I will do my best to answer your questions with what I have experienced and hopefully others will respond as well.
07-23-2012, 03:03 AM
#57
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Guam
Posts: 160
Elmer's School Glue savings
Save on the Elmer's School Glue by purchasing it by the gallon and refilling your four ounce or whatever size
bottles you have. Get enough bottles so that you don't have to refill so often. The cheapest that I have been
able to get the four ounce bottles is $1.49 even with back to school sales, 37 cents an ounce. I can get the gallon
for $15.60 or 12 cents an ounce at the office supply store.
bottles you have. Get enough bottles so that you don't have to refill so often. The cheapest that I have been
able to get the four ounce bottles is $1.49 even with back to school sales, 37 cents an ounce. I can get the gallon
for $15.60 or 12 cents an ounce at the office supply store.
I agree....definetely going to be stocking up on this wonderful helper. It does work great for bindings; I also watched her video and gave it a try. Totally hooked. For some reason, the pins are one of my pet pieves....they must be neat. Probablly from poking fingers far to often. LOL. Yes, it is a 301 that was my mothers. Her mother bought it from the local high school and she has been running brilliantly with thousands of miles (most likely). Have a great time with yours; I love mine for straight stitches.
07-23-2012, 03:03 AM
#58
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Belton, Tx
Posts: 596
I have used the washable school glue for seams for about 3 years now and always found it great for accuracy. Since I am slow it does take me a bit more time than pinning, but well worth it for the accuracy.
07-23-2012, 03:52 AM
#59
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Durand, MI
Posts: 751
I've used Sharon Schamber's method of binding for several years now. Absolutely love it! I use it for matching patterns, especially on joining pieces for the backing. Now, I have a new use for it. Never thought of using it for piecing. I've had blocks that I have taken apart several times, because the points didn't come together as well as I would like. This would certainly eliminate that. Thanks for sharing.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
