How to Machine Baste: basic sewing technique video tutorial

Machine basting is a common technique used in many patterns for garment construction. It's easy, and can help your garment look more professional when finished. This video tutorial shows you how to machine baste a seam.

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[bluegirlbb]

Thank you for the video! I could not figure out whether I was basting correctly with the long stitch- turns out I was, but my thread keeps coming out as I'm basting- should I be holding the thread with my fingers at the beginning or is there some other way to stop it coming out without backstitching? Thank you!

[sewmarm]

@bluegirlbb

Before you even put in your fabric, pull the machine and bobbin threads a good length towards the back of your machine. Then when you start sewing, they won't get pulled out by the strength of the machine. Hope that helps and enjoy sewing!

[athinanca]

idk how 2 make my machine do teh basting

beacuse it always uses 2 needles :[

[sewmarm]

Hmmm, *always*? I can add a second needle or remove it if desired. Are you sure you can't just change to a single needle?

[Darkunicorn12]

oh thank you sew *tee hee* much! I am making my first shirt for my man and I want to make it well. I had NO idea what basting was. (I thought it meant to baste as in with a Turkey!!) Thank you for your explination.

[sewmarm]

Yup, pour them juices over while roasting! Like with cooking, learning the terms is the basis of success in sewing.

Happy sewing!

[DerangeDRawr]

omg thank you so much for posting this, you have really helped me out!

[nevroth]

Eek! I've always sewn on the longest stitch because it's easier to remove when I inevitably mess up (on my machine that''s "8"). The last few months I've been reading/watching lots of sewing references for better looking garmets/costumes and now I sew at 6.5. A 2 stitch is SOO TINY on my machine- I've only used that for button holes, lol~ Thanks for the great video~~

[bluegirlbb]

@sewmarm That worked very well! Thank you!

[meowishkat]

thank you i didn't know what baste mean then i was like i should find out then of course youtube it then i found your video !!!!! thanks

[auft101]

o should use a contrasting thread for the video.

[leahstoobe]

Well made video! explained clearly, perfect visuals (I like how you stopped for a second to add the clip of the dial set to the longest stitch length) that enhanced understanding, too. very helpful, thank you!

I liked the music, too :)

[ukulele1]

Very helpful..! Thank you!

[t29017155]

very helpful, thank you so much