#bastingIsYourFriend #bastingIsYourBestie #handsewing #customSewing #Couture #ottawaSewist #sewing dress ready for it’s first fabric fitting for a client, I always hand baste my zipper in place accurately to ensure all is good! I offset the underside from the seam line by about 2mm to ensure the teeth and stitches will be covered when it’s finally sewn in. #sewingTips

@Annalee yep- teaching this to my students and helping them understand how much thread tracing assists with accuracy… especially when they are still getting the hang of all things sewing! #bastingIsYourFriend