Basting with glue
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 227
Basting with glue
I have been reading threads about the pros & cons of this method. I would like to try it on a small quilt. I bought Elmer's Washable, no run School Glue. Is this the right one? I just want to be sure before I begin. I know it is supposed to be School Glue, but now I am confusing myself - does washable mean it will wash out or an article is safe to wash and will stay glued together. Someone please set me straight - thanks !!
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 1,215
I've used the Elmer's Spray Adhesive and another brand I bought at Jo Ann's specifically for quilting. Both work well but from posts I've read the Elmer's may be a problem once washed. Spray basting is so much easier than the pinning!
#6
Power Poster
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
The glue washes out completely. You use it to hold things together until you can sew it together with thread. Thread holds everything together when the glue washes out.
Ironing dries the glue quickly, which is why I iron when using it to glue down binding before sewing. When using it to baste a quilt sandwich together, most people just let it dry naturally overnight. On a small quilt, you would baste the backing and batting together, let dry naturally, then glue the batting and top together and allow to dry. Or, if you are ambitious, you can iron to make it dry faster.
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 227
Thanks everyone for confirming what I thought was correct. I'm anxious to try it as I'm tired of pinning and don't have a good - dry - accessible spot for spraying. I love this board and all the kind, generous and helpful people on it.
#9
Power Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,355
I have recently switched to basting with Elmer's School Glue and am very happy with it. I drizzle a grid on the batting and smooth the backing out, let dry, and then do same with top. So far it hasn't gummed up any needles and seems to wash out completely. Good luck with it.
#10
just one little hint...spread the glue in thin lines onto the batting and smooth the fabric on top....that way you can see that you will have no wrinkles or puckers!....just did my first quilt sandwich that way and am quilting now.....love how easy and how secure it keeps the sandwich....will never pin or spray baste again!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post