How to Baste Waste Canvas for Tatreez | The First Step to Stitching on Fabric

Before you start stitching Tatreez on another fabric, you must baste your waste canvas in place. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to prep your fabric and attach the waste canvas so it stays flat, even, and ready for beautiful stitches. 🧵 Here’s what we cover: How to cut the right size waste canvas for your design How to choose where your Tatreez will go on the fabric Lining up the waste canvas using seams or fabric edges Basting with sewing thread (and why embroidery floss is a no-go) Tips for avoiding bubbling on larger pieces How to create a loose basting grid every 3 inches to keep it smooth What the basted fabric should look like before you start stitching ✨ This is the first hands-on step in Tatreez 102: Stitch on Any Fabric with Waste Canvas. Don’t skip it—trying to stitch directly onto fabric without canvas is nearly impossible to get clean. 📥 Grab your free Tatreez Starter Package (includes tools checklist + pattern): https://linasthobe.myflodesk.com/starter 🌍 Want support from other stitchers? Join the Tatreez Lab: https://www.linasthobe.com/community #tatreez #palestinianembroidery #wastecanvas #tatreeztutorial #tatreezforbeginners #bastingtutorial #tatreez102 #tatreezonfabric