How to Use MicroStitch Basting Gun for Quilts Story

How to Use MicroStitch Basting Gun for Quilts

I recently bought my MicroStitch gun kit. I’ve been using it to baste my last few quilts with good success.

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What is a MicroStitch Basting Gun?

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Insert the tags.

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Line up your strip of tacks with the slot. Slide the strip down until you meet resistance. Don’t force it.

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Put the gun in slightly sideways so you can feel that you’ve gone through all the way.

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Lay out your three layers

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Swipe Up To Learn More!

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Review and Tutorial of the MicroStitch Basting Gun for Quilts - Video

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