I have two large pieces of material that I am going to use to cover a table in. The edges are fraying and the ideal thing would be a hem but I can't sew and it would also take ages. I have till Wednesday to do it.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
2007-03-10 01:15:34 · 9 answers · asked by becky 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You can use a good fabric glue, like fabri-tac. Fold the edges under and glue. That simple.
2007-03-10 01:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to give them a hemmed look but can't sew you can buy hem tape. You'd fold about a 1/2 inch of the fabric edge up with the tape sandwiched between the two layers of fabric. Then iron them together according to the package directions. I don't have luck with it staying through too many washings but it looks good short term.
2007-03-10 01:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Critter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two things I can think of; Pinking shears have a zigzag edge and discourage fraying. Trim the edges of your fabric with them. The other is a product called Fray Check and you can get it in most fabric and craft stores. It is like super glue and is water proof, so it won't wash out. Carefully apply it along the edges and let it dry completely.
2007-03-10 01:29:46 · answer #3 · answered by Hummingbird HI 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pinking is for woven fabric and slows down fraying, somewhat than combating it thoroughly. Fray-examine is a commercial adhesive. counting on what you're doing, different everlasting-yet-versatile adhesives could artwork to boot. Fray-examine could get high priced quickly on greater initiatives. Flame or warmth is the everyday technique for some man made fabric. It could be dealt with *very* intently. There additionally are particular kit for this utility, intense-high quality in case you would be doing quite some banners or kites or billowy costumes.
2016-11-23 19:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's lots of things you can do.
• Use liquid glue, or a product like Fray-Chek or Stop-Fray.
• Use hem tape or fusible web tape.
• Fold over the fraying edges, iron them down, and staple.
• Fold over the fraying edges, iron them down, and hold with packing tape.
Hope these help.
2007-03-10 13:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by Flea© 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the recommendations so far are good ones and ones I would suggest, but if you are looking for a no cost approach..use regular old Elmer's glue. Many upholstery shops use it to help with fraying (it is cheaper than Fray check)
2007-03-10 08:36:39 · answer #6 · answered by myview 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not glue on some interesting trim to cover the frays and protect it from fraying even more? It will look pretty too.
2007-03-10 01:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You neglected to say WHAT material you are talking about. Synthetics can be melted together with a hot iron. Natural materials should be hemmed. Don't be afraid of a sewing machine. I made my first model sail when I was about 13, using my mother's sewing machine.
2007-03-10 01:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fray check (available at Walmart or any craft store) or cut the material with a pinking shears.
2007-03-10 11:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by HelloLPN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋