basting gun and associated products, are ideal for use in quilting, crafts and home decor projects anywhere you need to quickly join items together, turn up and edge and more. Also great for tagging and labeling soft handmade items. gun with 500 Tacks- Always test the basting gun on the same fabric and number of layers as your project to be sure needle will not damage fabric. Before using basting gun for the first time - wipe off needle with a soft cloth to remove any excess oil. Read and follow included instructions.

 

How can I remove jammed tacks?

If the trigger is not completely released after pressing, the head of a tack can become jammed in the needle. When this happens, remove the strip of tacks. Then locate the plastic needle lever beside the needle and rotate it forward. Remove the needle. In most cases, a piece of tack is stuck in the needle. Remove the piece of tack and replace the needle. To reinsert the needle, line up the needle slot with the slot in the gun. Turn the plastic needle lever back to secure the needle in place.

What is the Basting Gun used for?

The Basting Gun is used to quilt-baste fabric layers together in place of thread or safety pins. The gun can also be used for other applications, such as attaching tags to handmade items.

What would cause a tack to break as it passes through the gun?

Dritz Basting Gun Tacks are made of nylon. Because nylon is porous, it can dry out and become brittle if not stored in a sealed container. The tacks can be rehydrated by placing them in a resealable bag with several drops of water. Allow the tacks to set overnight so that they will absorb adequate moisture and regain their elasticity.

Why aren't the tacks penetrating the fabric?

If there is too much space between the fabric surface and the nose of the Basting Gun, the tacks may not be able to penetrate all the fabric layers. Insert the Basting Gun so that the nose is pressed firmly against the fabric and the needle penetrates all fabric layers. Position your index and middle fingers underneath the fabric layers on either side of the needle. Squeeze the trigger, pressing the fabric layers against the nose of the gun. Or, use the Dritz Basting Grate under the fabric layers to help the tacks penetrate the fabric.