noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
basting; temporary sewing
Refers to loose, temporary stitches used to hold fabric in place before final sewing. Common in sewing and tailoring contexts.
本縫いの前に、まず下縫いをしておくと布がずれにくい。
If you baste first before the final stitching, the fabric is less likely to shift.
When setting in sleeves, basting them first and then sewing with a machine gives a neat finish.