I trace the pattern on the fabric, cutted them out. The fabric fray so sereverly. I am afraid to touch it or move it so much, since it will fray more and faster. What can I do to stop the fraying.
what function on my simple cheap sewing machine I can use, to help stop the fray.
No stop-fray glue pls, I already took the risk and result is no good.
2006-09-27 18:15:08 · 2 answers · asked by asknanswer 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I know you don't like the idea of no-fray glues, but if you use it only on the edges of the inside seams, it won't show. You didn't say what kind of fabric it is you are working with, but some of it just frays worse than others. Pinking shears help, but may not control it all, and it will continue to fray when washer- depending on the fabric it can fray your seam right out. If you can find the iron on "seams great", in a narrow width, use that to fuse your two seams together after sewing. If your machine does the buttonhole in a series of steps, and you can do the satin side as a separate step, use that to edge your seams. Sew the fabric slightly overlapping a piece of notebook paper, so you can sew over the fabric edge, and when you finish you can just rip the paper off. What remains will either wash out or stabilize the seam itself. You can also sew over freezer paper, works the same way. Or you can buy really sheer bias ribbon and use that to encase the seam edges. You'll just have to try a few different things to see which works best for the fabric you have. Also be sure to use a very sharp needle, smallest size you can- anything from a size 60/8 up to an 80/12. If your fabric frays that easily, you don't want the needle to punch a hole any bigger than needed in that fabric.
If the fabric is washable, you can use the washable glue sticks made for kids to help hold the fray edges still while you use these methods to encase the seam. Providing your fabric is washable, the glue will completely wash out - but in the meantime it will secure things enough for you to move the pieces around. You don't need to buy the fancy glue sticks sold in the yard goods section- the cheap Walmart brands work just fine and wash out easily.
Hope one of these suggestions help you.
2006-09-27 18:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
cut the fabris with pinking shears, this will help.
iron a hem along all sides and sew it with a loose zig-zag stich.
use a french or rooled seam when you make your seams.
sew a straight line on a very small very tight stich before you cut your fabric. this will help to hold it together.
2006-09-27 18:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋