Using Glue Stick Creatively

Use a glue stick for all kinds of sewing projects. It holds items in place until you can sew them down.

For piecing: Where you would use a pin to match seams, touch one seam junction with glue stick and press the opposite side on it.
Instead of pins, especially with children, spread a bit of glue about every 3 inches to hold the seam before seaming.
For Applique:
Hand- Cut out the freezer paper templates for applique pieces. Put glue stick on the matte side, press to the wrong side of the fabric and use an iron to turn edges under that will attach to the waxy side of the paper. OR Iron the freezer paper to the wrong side of fabric and use glue stick to stick the edges of the applique to the matte side of the freezer paper.

Fusible- Using a non-sticky web? Use a bit of glue stick to attach the fusible web to the background so it won’t slip until you press it.

For Trims and Zippers:
Instead of poking yourself with pins, use glue stick to attach the trim or zipper before sewing it down.

Good for hems, too!
Anywhere you would use a pin, glue stick it!
Make sure you always use a water soluble, acid free glue so fabrics will not be harmed.