When possible, remove the basting stitches before you press the fabric to prevent pressed in stitches.
How to Baste
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com
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Removing Basting Stiches
Use a Seam Ripper to Remove Basting
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
Always use care when removing the basting stitches. Carefully loosen the stitches with a seam ripper. Do not plow the seam ripper between the layers of fabric as that increases the likelihood of ripping through the fabric.
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