Baste (Noun)
Meaning
A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The seamstress used a baste to hold the delicate silk fabric in place while she worked on the intricate embroidery design.
- To ensure a smooth fit, she applied a baste to the edges of the dress before moving on to the final stitching.
- A quick baste around the hemline kept the layers from shifting during the alteration process.
- Before adding the permanent stitches, the tailor inserted a baste to secure the interlining in place.
- The quilter carefully applied a baste to the backing fabric to prevent it from bunching up during the quilting process.