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(I have found that basting saves time! who knew) (Moderated by Deepika)
Posted on: 7/22/10 11:47 AM ET
I grew up basting for my mum and then when I sewed as an adult I abandoned it for the sake of time.
As a much older and somewhat wiser women, I see how basting actually saves me time. Somethings just come to me slower than others...
Anyhow, I'd love to know what your favorite basting needle is. I have been playing around with various needles as there are so many to choose from but I'd love some advice from expert basters...
Well, I am late to the party but at least I have arrived. All you beginners, take this to heart, you will be ahead of the game if you learn this early. As much as I love love love Steam-A-Seam, basting really is a necessary skill to develop and employ regularly. You will experience much less frustration , that's a guarantee!
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As a much older and somewhat wiser women, I see how basting actually saves me time. Somethings just come to me slower than others...
Anyhow, I'd love to know what your favorite basting needle is. I have been playing around with various needles as there are so many to choose from but I'd love some advice from expert basters...
Well, I am late to the party but at least I have arrived. All you beginners, take this to heart, you will be ahead of the game if you learn this early. As much as I love love love Steam-A-Seam, basting really is a necessary skill to develop and employ regularly. You will experience much less frustration , that's a guarantee!
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"I am still learning" ~ Michelangelo
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Posted on: 7/22/10 12:15 PM ET
I'm interested too in what people have to say. I'm a dedicated hand-baster, but I usually use whatever random needle happens to be available.
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elizabethmadethis.com
Creative sewing outside the lines.
Creative sewing outside the lines.
Posted on: 7/22/10 12:51 PM ET
In reply to ryansmumAria
Anyone interested in hand basting - here's some great info.
handbasting link
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handbasting link
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"I am still learning" ~ Michelangelo
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I finally have a blog!
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Posted on: 7/22/10 1:26 PM ET
So here I sit thinking, "You're supposed to use a special needle?!" Who knew?
I've recently started to embrace basting, too...something I used to think of as a huge time waster. SO not true. I recently finished a project that had multiple fussy layers to keep in place. All of the reviewers noted that this gave them fits and frogstitching was necessary in each case. I basted the fabric together (at most, a 10 minute job) and had no issues whatsoever. I am officially a born-again baster.
I, too, will be interested in what the "correct" needle should be.
Eve
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I've recently started to embrace basting, too...something I used to think of as a huge time waster. SO not true. I recently finished a project that had multiple fussy layers to keep in place. All of the reviewers noted that this gave them fits and frogstitching was necessary in each case. I basted the fabric together (at most, a 10 minute job) and had no issues whatsoever. I am officially a born-again baster.

I, too, will be interested in what the "correct" needle should be.
Eve
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People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it - Chinese proverb
Posted on: 7/22/10 1:38 PM ET
In reply to ryansmumAria
I like a darning needle in a size 7. I tend to use this for most hand sewing, using a size 9 or 10 for finer material. It's easier to hold on to, too. Greenberg and Hammer is where I have bought these for the most part.
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www.nancyksews.blogspot.com
Posted on: 7/22/10 1:42 PM ET
I don't think there's a "correct" needle except in a few cases. Quilters love short needles as they say it's easier to make tiny running stitches. Certain embroidery stitches come off the needle easier if it's a milliner's needle because the shaft stays the same diameter. A needle that is too fine will bend if you are using it to sew heavy fabric (think silk pins on denim hems - it isn't going to work!)
I love a size 10 or 12 sharp for handsewing but I got used to it from hand rolling tiny batiste hems and from pin-stitching hems in my heirloom sewing days.
I love English needles and read recently on Susan Kahjle's site about Japanese needles I think! I got weak in the knees and wanted to order some right then!
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I love a size 10 or 12 sharp for handsewing but I got used to it from hand rolling tiny batiste hems and from pin-stitching hems in my heirloom sewing days.
I love English needles and read recently on Susan Kahjle's site about Japanese needles I think! I got weak in the knees and wanted to order some right then!
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Mary
Posted on: 7/22/10 2:19 PM ET
In reply to Nancy K
Nancy,
CAn you describe what it looks like? is it long/thin...
thank you.
I knew you would be one of the ones who could help me out in quest...
Thanks Mary,
I have been thinking about those Japanese needles too! Does anyone use them?
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CAn you describe what it looks like? is it long/thin...
thank you.
I knew you would be one of the ones who could help me out in quest...
Thanks Mary,
I have been thinking about those Japanese needles too! Does anyone use them?
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"I am still learning" ~ Michelangelo
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I finally have a blog!
You can visit it at
www.zigzagthesewingrag.blogspot.com
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I finally have a blog!
You can visit it at
www.zigzagthesewingrag.blogspot.com
Posted on: 7/22/10 3:07 PM ET
In reply to Elizabeth made this
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I'm a dedicated hand-baster, but I usually use whatever random needle happens to be available.
I'm a dedicated hand-baster, but I usually use whatever random needle happens to be available.
That's me. But if I want to be really picky, I use a Clover Gold Eye Sharps no. 10, especially on fine silk. I also use silk thread or rayon embroidery thread so it slides out easily leaving no marks.
It helps having a magnifier when threading these needles

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Bubblegum 4 Breakfast
Posted on: 7/22/10 3:35 PM ET
In reply to Birgitte
Where does one buy silk thread?
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Mary
Posted on: 7/22/10 3:53 PM ET
I too used to hate hand basting or any handwork. I've gotten over that because sometimes it's just necessary and helpful . A friend gave me these Roxanne basting needles and I love them. Because of the length, you can zip right along in basting. They are quite long and slender. I imagine that beading needles might work too.
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Patti
R-r-r-ripping my way to fitting success
R-r-r-ripping my way to fitting success
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