Stitch in a Second – The MicroStitch Fastening System
Author: Emily Battles
Say hello to Micro Stitch…
…the ultimate quick-fix tool you never knew you needed but you won’t want to live without.
photo: Avery Dennison
The Micro Stitch patented system features a lightweight, hand-held tool that is exceedingly easy to use. Its micro fasteners are better than thread, hold fast and tight, and are gentle on fabric. Additionally, it features the smallest needle and tacks on the market, and the versatile fasteners can easily be sewn over, and removed with a quick pull or snip. Best of all, it doesn’t leave telltale holes or marks, so nothing is ruined when you remove the tags.
No time? No problem!
The Micro Stitch is a great stand-in when there’s no time to break out a needle and thread—or if you simply do not know how to sew. In our busy day-to-day lives whipping out a sewing machine is rarely an option when a quick fix is needed.
photo: Avery Dennison
A Wardrobe Kit Essential
Costume designers and supervisors (like our very own Cheryl Kilbourne-Kimpton) love the Micro Stitch because it is ideal for quick repairs and more. According to Cheryl, “You can line up 10 extras and hem all of their pants in 10 minutes!”
The handy gun isn’t just for stage and screen. It is the best-kept secret in the workspace of quilters, tailors, crafters, and busy professionals alike.
The Best for Basting & Tacking
Quilting bloggers are obsessed with the tool. They use the Micro Stitch instead of hand tacking, gluing, or pinning. Basting layers of a quilt together has never been easier!
photo: Avery Dennison
Interior Designers utilize the tiny tacks for a multitude of uses. For example, pleated drapery can hang off-kilter even when steamed, but one small stitch will ensure all folds hang perfectly. Similarly, it can also be used to tack down tablecloth edges or anchor comforters inside a duvet cover.
Mend it in Moments
Professionals on the go can likewise benefit from the MicroStitch. You can hike up a pair of trousers in sixty seconds, tack a fallen skirt hem, and keep bra straps in place and out of sight. Maybe the pandemic has left you with a few tight pieces of clothing. With the MicroStitch, you can easily close those button gaps and save your wardrobe. Give old pieces a new life with the addition of patches or vintage name labels. On blustery days, you can ensure your scarf stays snug around your neck with one seamless stitch.
photo: Drayad
A Parental Essential
Busy parents will no doubt find a plethora of uses for the Micro Stitch as well. One mommy blog showcased an entire Barbie fashion line made from fabric scraps. It is also the quickest and easiest way to label your kid’s clothing and backpack. Where the MicroStitch really shines is at Halloween. According to one costume blogger, “you can instantly take in a too-big packaged costume (I don’t think those things ever fit anyone properly), turn a thrift-store rag into something else, or embellish an existing garment in your closet to turn it into a costume.”
photo: Avery Dennison
MicroStitch in a Micro Second
- THE BASICS
The starter kit contains a Micro Stitch tool with needle, 1080 micro fasteners (black and white), and instructions. - THE BENEFITS
Goodbye to pins, glue, and large tacks! Save time on basting. - THE USES
Ideal for quilting, curtains, linen, quick repairs, and more. - THE BOTTOM LINE
The smallest tack and smallest needle available