6 Ways to Use Glue for Easier Quilting
Yes, It Will Come Out in the Wash!
Glue has become a staple for many quilters, and for good reason. A dab here and there can hold small pieces in place better than pins can. Not only will glue save you time but it can also make construction easier and more accurate.
You don’t want to use just any glue, however. Make sure the glue is “washable” or specifically for fabric.
“Elmer’s washable school glue is vastly popular with quilters. This can be in liquid form or glue stick; they both work well for a variety of techniques. Specific quilting and sewing glues can be purchased in local quilt stores and online. Adhesive sprays are another type of glue that can be used for quilting, and many like to baste their quilts with spray rather than pins.”
Washable glue will wash out of the fabric completely without leaving any residue when the finished quilt is laundered.
Quilters who swear by glue claim it does not gunk up their machine’s needle. However, if that concerns you keep the glue away from the stitching line. A little glue goes a long way so start with small dots and see how they spread on your fabric.
Also, once the glue is applied and the pieces aligned together, press with a hot iron for a few seconds to dry the glue and prepare it for sewing.
The following article outlines six ways to use glue in quiltmaking.
You can get washable school glue here.
