I've never used either product. Does anyone have any recommendations on which is better? I also haven't spray basted before so any suggestions? Running out of time and thought (hopefully!) this would speed the process up a little for me!
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I've never used either product. Does anyone have any recommendations on which is better? I also haven't spray basted before so any suggestions? Running out of time and thought (hopefully!) this would speed the process up a little for me!
I actually use both. In my case I find that the Dritz Basting Spray works better. I have trouble with the 505 spraying out in a stream while the Dritz sprays in a wider path. Hope this makes sense...
I've used both and I like the Dritz. It seams to hold the layers together better and the fumes don't seem to bother me as much. (FYI - with either one you should have plenty of air circulation. I usually open a window and have a ceiling fan turned on...even in the winter.
I like 505.
Spray lightly and don't wave you arm around. Use small motions.
I use both, Dritz is more easily available (like down the street!) but either works very, very well. Dritz is readily available at WalMart. And if you're cost concious, Dritz. No issues with spraying, and no matter the basting spray, I use a mask.
I have the Dritz so I'll go ahead and do it first thing in the morning. What a relief-this should catch me up to where I planned on being in the process until last week exploded on me! Thanks for all the quick answers you guys are the best!!!
Karen is right...spray lightly. Oh and be careful where you spray. I had a small quilt on my carpet when I sprayed and for a while afterwords my feet kept sticking to the carpet...be careful!
I'm with Karen. I uses 505 and a husband. Not sure which works better. Teh 505 with or without the hubby...
Joann's has June Tailor brand spray baste. I buy that with a 40% or 50% off coupon.
Have not had any problems.
I'm the box lady. Use a box with tall sides. Place it over an area of the quilt, put the can down in the box and spray, move the box and repeat until the entire area is covered. The box keeps the spray from spreading to other areas of your house.
Does anyone remember who posted the tale of using spray basting several years ago? They wound up with everything imaginable stuck to them after crawling around on the floor to spray baste their quilt -
I put an old large flat sheet on the floor (one that I usually use as a drop cloth when painting) and set my two tables on top of that. The sheet is large enough that I sticks out a good ways beyond the tables and protects my floor. If there is exposed areas of table along the side of the quilt, I place newspaper under the edge of the quilt to protect my table.
I don't know if it's my luck, but the505 sprays out funky. It comes out all gloppy. It wasn't just one can either.
I use Dritz, primarily as it is more readily available. It works for me. Have never tried 505, so can't compare.
I use the June Tailor from Joann's. So far...so very very good! No problems, washes out, no fumes...works great! And I get it with a 50% coupon so it it around $6.
I prefer the 505 spray . However I think you need to try both and see what you prefer
I have always done pin basting, but we've moved to a new house with hardwood floors. I can't pin anymore or I will scar up the floors. When you use spray baste, can you still smell the chemicals after washing?
Either Driz or 505, the smell is from the propellant, when washed you will not smell any chemicals.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Sullivans "The Original Quilt Basting Spray" product. They sell it at Joann's and I of course get it with a coupon, so it costs around $6 or so for 13 oz can. Much cheaper than 505 but it works great! It is my favorite basting spray by far. I tried 505 and I am glad my can of it is almost gone. I hate how it sprays and I don't like the smell. No problem with either of those issues with Sullivans. It holds for months. I have one quilt I basted early in 2014 and haven't gotten around to quilting it, but it will only need another pressing before I can quilt it.
Oh, in one of the Craftsy classes I took (don't remember which one) it was recommended to iron after spray basting, first from the back from center to outer edges, then from the front. This makes all the difference. Try it and see. It lies as flat as you'd ever want your quilt to, making it so easy to work with.
I'll never go back to pin basting. Anybody want some pins? I have lots I'll never use!
I've tried both and prefer 505 hands down. A very little goes a long way. Joann's now carries it too! Yippee! :icon_woot:
I do my spray basting outside on my patio table, usually with a plastic tablecloth. But then I live in Phoenix, outdoors is usually okay weather-wise! I have been brave and spray basted on my bed with a king-sized sheet over the bedspread, being very easy on the amount I sprayed! But I also do only lap quilts or smaller. I'm not sure I would ever do even a lap quilt if it wasn't for spray basting, just do not have the patience for all that pinning. I also iron my sandwich from the center out. So far I have used the June Taylor brand but am almost out so not sure if I'll try something else.
Oops, I haven't tried the Dritz, it's the June Taylor stuff that I don't like. I had trouble with my needle gumming up and I thought the odor was aweful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vickie1965
June Taylor or Dritz are great. Have never tried 505, although many will attest to it. (PRICEY, IMHO)....
I iron my layers after basting, then allow them to rest. I've never really had a problem with a gunked-up needle.
With any of this stuff, I've found a little goes a long way... ;)
I had bought some 505 for half price and tried it. On the days I used it I wasn't feeling the greatest with a tummy bug and found the smell was a little offensive. Learned my lesson, but it did work well. I did also noticed as mentioned before how it came out a little stringy, but I used short and close bursts to keep the over spray down so it could have been user error.
The next day when i was feeling a little better I started the quilting and found the remaining fumes burned my nose and eyes a little bit. By the time I finished the quilting a few days later the smell was gone.
I did not have any issue with needle gumage, but the quit shifted some after repeated passes through the tiny harp space on my machine.
I plan to buy the Dritz the next time I'm out and see how it compares because I thought the 505 was only pretty good, not great. However I have not pin basted anything bigger than a mug rug, and I'm brand new at this so these are just first impression observations.
Truthfully, I use whatever us the cheapest....MIT 's nice if the spray is odorless, but I live alone, and the fumes don 'to bit her me, so....
Find you know you can use hairspray, in a pinch? I saw a video on it... It actually works...