Wow, I never heard of doing this. doesn't it gum up or cause any problems with the sewing machine?

I also wondered if you use it for matching seams, has anyone had trouble getting it long armed or quilted. I was wondering it caused the thread to shred?

I, too, am one of the "theys" who use school glue. I buy the kind from dollar General that's 3 bottles for a dollar. I use it to glue my top and bottom to the batting and use it to attach the binding as well. I hate pins and this is so much faster and easier. I've never had a problem washing it out of a finished quilt, table runner, placemat or whatever else I happen to be making. LOVE this method.
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You won't have any problem with sewing it. Just make sure the glue is dry before you try to sew it. Sharon Schamber has a tutorial on Youtube called "Binding the Angel" that is very informative. She shows you exactly how to do it, even down to perfectly mitered corners.

I use it for matching a pattern for a repeat....works great. Plan to try it with binding next.

I have been using the Elmer's Washable School glue for about 2 years now. I use it for both binding and lining up squares prior to sewing. It works great, cuts down on pins and sticking myself, can be removed easily and repositioned and is cheap. I have never had a problem with it. Also, washes out very easily. Hope this helps.

Regarding "using too much": You have to be reasonable, but it you do use "too much" (and you will every now and then).... well, here is my story: I was gluing the bones on to the membrane of a dragon wing and using a lot of glue (this is about 1 12x24" wing with lots of detailed bones) and a friend said "you sure are using a lot of (Elmer's school liquid) and so I backed off. Less did just as well as more. I pressed it to take out any potential bumps (not sure there would have been some, but....) and sewed, w/o any problem.

I have been using it for years and very rarely pin anything. The secret is to lay a tiny bead of glue within the seam allowance, then place the other fabric on top and 'press' with your iron. it sets it instantly and if you do not like the alignment, you simply pull the two pieces apart and redo. much easier then ripping out stitches. i am also a heavy starch user and to me, elmer's school glue is just another easy to use starch. try it! you will learn to love it almost instantly. Happy sewing!

I use glue all the time for applique. I took an empty Glue Baste It bottle with the needle tip applicator, filled it with glue and baste with a tiny dot of glue. Works like a charm. However, I dont use the higher quality glue like Elmers. I use the cheap white school glue from the Dollar Store. It has a higher water content but is still sticky enough to baste with yet washes out easily and is cheaper than the brand names.

LOL, it's what I asked for Christmas!! My kids know I'm nuts so they didn't bat an eye when I asked for a gallon of Elmer's School Glue for Christmas!!!