A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
1The basting stitch is known as Queen Anne darned work.
2What are the common basting stitches, and for what are they used?
3Photograph: Emma McGowan 8) Don't forget to unpick your basting stitches using your stitch unpicker.
4Using a contrasting thread allows you to clearly see where your basting stitches are and makes it easier to remove them later on.
5The digifile slips into most of the tiny pockets on each jacket, but I have to rip the basting stitches out of some.
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