How to Baste

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide

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.

When possible, remove the basting stitches before you press the fabric to prevent pressed in stitches.

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