How to Baste a Quilt with a Microstich Tagging Gun!

I get over the pain of basting my quilts by trying lots of different basting techniques - this is the latest. I bought a Microstitch Gun Kit and I’ve been using its o baste my last few quilts with good success. It still has it’s pros and cons which I go through in the video though.
The review tutorial shows you how to use the Microstich Gun to baste a full quilt, and how to remove the tags as you quilt.
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00:00 How to use a Mircostitch Tagging Gun to Baste a Quilt
00:56 Close up how to insert tags
03:43 Basting a full quilt with the Microstitch Gun
05:36 Removing Microstitch Tags while Quilting
06:28 Pros of the Microstich Gun for Basting
07:36 Cons of Microsttich Tags for Basting
I’d love to hear what your favourite basting technique is so I can try it next!
Where to buy Mircostich Starter Kit:
Below are Amazon links for the Microstitch Starter Kits (these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission at no cost to you if you buy using these links). You may also be able o find these kits at your local quilt store.
Micro Stich Taggin Gun Starter Kit on Amazon - amzn.to/3BXsi4d
Tag refills White - amzn.to/3o1womY
Tag refills Black - amzn.to/3o5qtgJ
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[@ScrapFabricLove]

Do you have a basting technique you love? Let me know what it is so I can keep trying new ways!

[@Stoffmonster467]

I use spray glue, but the bedsheet method of Jordan fabrics also works great. In one if their movies they finish a trip around the world that way.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

@@Stoffmonster467 ooh - I’ll have to look that up! Thanks!

[@Stoffmonster467]

@@ScrapFabricLove I have to mention that I do handquilting. My machines and I are unable to do a successful machine quilting.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

@@Stoffmonster467 hand quilting takes so much patience - well done you! What is the difficulty with the machine? Wrestling the quilt through or some thing else?

[@Stoffmonster467]

@@ScrapFabricLove I have a really expensive machine, but even with a walking foot the layers "walk away". I had to unravel one and have to do a second one 😬

[@Retrochild67]

I just got my kit and basting was super easy. I saw a comment about using a tennis racket to slide underneath and it worked like a charm! Love this system.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Fab! Glad it worked for you!

[@katherinejohns1201]

I keep a marble with my basting gun because the owner of a quilt shop showed me that if you put a marble underneath the back of your fabric layers, it holds your fabric just a little bit up off the surface of the table or the floor and allows the needle to go through more effectively. You can just roll the marble to each spot you want to paste.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Great tip!

[@pambliss875]

Thank you. Exactly the how to that I was looking for!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Glad it was useful!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

Great info. I've never heard of the basting gun! I love that you list the pros n cons. Its great you are concerned about plastics and eco friendliness in so many ways.🥰💜❤💜

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Glad you found it useful. But yes definitely not the top of the eco friendly charts this one…better than chemical spray basting? Not sure to be honest… still plenty other methods to try! We’ll find the perfect method one day…🤞🏻

[@josiegitto8928]

I just pulled out my gun and looked for vids to refresh my mind and here you are . It is a great little tool , I should use it more . TFS

[@suzannereed589]

Thanks so much i just got one and i love it. Cant wait to get going on this now.

[@dakin7612]

I've never seen this technique. It looks easier than any method I've used before.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Great idea! Thanks for posting!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks so much!

[@judypatterson994]

Super great idea. Thank you for sharring

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Glad you liked it!!

[@burnsideart47]

Just used mine first time in a while as had forgotten I had it! 😮. Anyway I am now not sure why I haven’t been using it.

[@MamaNadina]

Thanks for posting. So far my favorite basting technique is Sharon Shamber’s ( so?) with pieces of wood to wrap the quilt sandwich as I go. But I am now going to give your technique a try.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I’ll have to check that one out! I’m always looking to try new ways.

[@gailsewsquilts1529]

I use to have one but didn't use it much. Love your quilt!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks! Still quilting it 😅 - it’s taking ages! It’s a gift for Christmas so I need to get it done!

[@linhint6434]

Thanks!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Glad you liked it!

[@donnamariestanley8812]

I've had one of them for couple of years I like them

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I just don’t like any kind of basting but this is definitely one of the better methods I’ve tried so far!

[@donnamariestanley8812]

I use spray glue to but I mainly use the microtaggs on large quilts it's faster than pinning and not as expensive as spray glue

[@ScrapFabricLove]

@@donnamariestanley8812 yes much cheaper!

[@MorningDove204]

I have two of these tagging guns, first one jammed after 6 tags and I bought a different brand like yours the second time. I have the rigged raised open hole grid companion also, it slides under the quilt and raises quilt off the surface for tagging. You tag into the open spaces and slide it along as you go. I haven’t seen them in a decade, but may still be able to hunt one down using google.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I don’t have one of those but I’ve seen some using one so I know what you mean!

[@shawnhickman7730]

I like to use school glue. The basting spray is great, except I can’t stand the fumes.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

The fumes don’t seem to bother me but the price does 😂. I’m putting school glue on my list of things to try! Thanks!

[@lalagamma4452]

Well I learned something new today. Very cool gadget. 💞 Namesta ✌️🐞🕉️

[@ScrapFabricLove]

So many ways to baste a quilt, I’m sure I’ll never stop learning. Thanks so much for your continued support and lovely comments!

[@jillthomas366]

Hi Kristen, I’ve tried using the basting pins but I find it takes too long to place them all. My go to is basting spray; I feel it’s quicker.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Yes that has worked for me a few times but it’s expensive to keep buying cans so I keep experimenting with other methods hoping I’ll find something cheap and fast…I’ll let you know if I ever find it!!

[@idw85]

I want to pin roll my pants and thought about using a micro stitch gun to hold it in place for the day. Could it go through layers of rolled denim?

[@ScrapFabricLove]

I have used it on a denim quilt before. So it went through one layer of denim, one layer of batting and one layer of cotton quilt backing. I’ve never hemmed pants with it though so not sure about your specific use case.

[@greenpowerfour]

30 dollars? How much in Uk money?

[@ScrapFabricLove]

£28 on Amazon for the one I have but there are some cheaper knockoffs as well I think.