A FASHION FAN has revealed her simple solution to make sure her clothes fit her perfectly every time - and it’ll save you ever having to pay for alterations again.

The Quilted Bear Quilt Basting Grates are the fastest, safest and easiest way to baste your quilt layers! The extra fine needle is gentle on fabric and the very fine, short tacks can be stitched over and are easily removed (esp. MicroStitch can be used for quick hems and clothing repairs, home decorating and craft projects and for quilters, MicroStitch makes the basting process much faster and easier than traditional techniques. Brilliant service from Pelenna Patchworks goods delivered very quickly with extra fabric squares which were a bonus, easy web site.

The tiny, versatile fasteners apply easily, can be sewn over, and removed with a quick pull or snip. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The grate will keep your quilt in place, so there’s no need to risk putting your hands under the quilt whilst using the basting gun needle. There are many uses for the Micro Stitch, including basting quilts or attaching embellishments, a temporary fix for buttons, seams and hems, craft etc. Better than thread, metal staples or pins, micro fasteners hold fast, hold tight and apply with a lightweight, hand-held tool.

If you’re looking for a quicker, easier and safer way to baste your quilts, then we’ve got the product for you. Okay, I just pull the shirt kind of tight and I’m going to put two for this one, but you literally just do that. It’s not a clothing tag gun, it’s a micro stitch gun because these little things are teeny, tiny and the one to tag clothes is a lot bigger.

This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees. Gun works well so far but must ensure it is used perpendicular to the fabric, else tack can be tricky to remove.

The Essentials Company are specialist suppliers of plant labelling, tagging, tying, marking, and floristry sundries for the business, home and garden. Using these quilting supplies together is much faster than hand basting using thread or quilting pins. These are outside of our control and we would suggest checking with local customs if you are unsure. We endeavour to send all items same day but on certain occasions, there may be a delay of up to 24 hours.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. This patented system features a lightweight, hand-held tool that’s reliable and easy to use, with a durable metal-feed mechanism. It can be used for basting quilts quickly, attaching labels or embellishments, and as a temporary fix for buttons, seams and hems etc. With the smallest tacks available on the market, the small, extra fine needle is gentle on fabric, and the tiny micro fasteners can be sewn over and easily removed with a quick pull or snip - there are 1080 tacks included with the gun, half white and half black.

So, if a button is pulling apart from the material or her shirt collar won’t stay in place, she can fix it using the little gadget in seconds. In the comments, other TikTok users shared their reactions, with one writing: “I’ve been influenced, once again. In a new TikTok reel, she said: “A quick little fashion hack for you because I tried on this bodysuit.The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability, and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Packet of 1200 spare tacks for the Avery Dennison Micro Stitch basting gun, tiny tacks that are perfect for basting quilts, attaching labels and embellishments, and temporary sewing repairs. Our extensive range has over 28,000 products, which are constantly tried and tested by our in-house experts, teachers, and artists.