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| − | In [[sewing]], to '''tack''' or '''baste''' is to make quick, temporary [[stitch]]ing intended to be removed. Tacking is used in a variety of ways:
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| − | * To temporarily hold a [[seam]] or [[trim (sewing)|trim]] in place until it can be permanently sewn, usually with a long [[running stitch]] made by hand or [[sewing machine|machine]] called a '''tacking stitch''' or '''basting stitch'''.
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| − | * To temporarily attach a [[lace]] [[collar (clothing)|collar]], [[ruffle]]s, or other trim to [[clothing]] so that the attached article may be removed easily for cleaning or to be worn with a different garment. For this purpose, tacking stitches are sewn by hand in such a way that they are almost invisible from the outside of the garment.
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| − | * To transfer [[pattern (sewing)|pattern markings]] to [[textile|fabric]], or to otherwise mark the point where two pieces of fabric are to be joined. A special loose looped stitch used for this purpose is called a '''tack''' or '''tailor's tack'''.
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| − | * A basting stitch is essentially a straight stitch, sewn with long stitches and unfinished ends. The basting stitch is used for temporarily holding sandwiched pieces of fabric in place. The stitch is removed after the piece is finished. Often used in [[quilting]] or [[embroidery]].
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| − | == External references ==
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| − | [http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm Tacking stitch]
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| − | [[Category:Sewing stitches]]
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Revision as of 12:01, 19 December 2007
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