For a quick temporary hold, Singer's ProSeries Basting Tape can handle the job. You can stitch or cut this tape without worrying it may gunk up your needle or scissors. This Temporary Basting Tape eliminates the need for pining and is entirely water-soluble. Singer's ProSeries Basting Tape makes positioning hems, trims, and zippers painless! Each roll holds 10-yards of 1/4" wide tape.