basting
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
- Specialized
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puntada de hilvanado
- Basting is one of the most underrated functions for new sewists.
- basting stitch
- a basting brush
Examples
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If you cut the basting stitch, that's OK and now we can press it flat.
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Machines today offer wonderful stitches and control; however, nothing can compare to the hand shaping and forming of two or more pieces of fabric than hand-basting.
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Your hand basting actually looks attractive.
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I think it was tailor made because it's oh, wow, basting thread in there.
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I totally agree regarding hand basting and hand stitching.
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I always start with my needle down and then I'm just going to sew this basting stitch.
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Remove the basting stitches.
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Both sides of the zipper had been sewn by machine with basting-type stitches.
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You can re-adjust the fabric so it lines up as you sew, rather than machine-basting when the layers might slip.
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To hold the quilt pieces together, I first used a basting stitch along the edges.
Synonyms
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3.5
A simple sewing line made by passing a needle in and out of cloth at regular spaces
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7.0
A loose temporary stitch that holds fabric before final sewing
A long loose temporary stitch that holds fabric layers before final sewing
A loose temporary stitch that holds fabric layers before final sewing
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A long loose temporary stitch that holds fabric layers before final sewing
How Secure
- Specialized
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6.8
- Specialized
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4.1
- Specialized
23
2.3
- Specialized
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3.5
- Specialized
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6.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Basting comes from the old verb baste, which goes back to Old French bastir meaning 'to build', so imagine a quick, temporary 'build' of a garment with loose stitches. That's why basting is a temporary stitch used to hold pieces of fabric together before you sew them for good.