Keeping jagged edges from fraying?

twiterpert · Post by **twiterpert** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:35 am

I've heard you can paint them with acrylic paint, but are there any other methods?

Captain Izu · Post by **Captain Izu** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:05 pm

Um, I'm guessing the point is to have them look jagged, right? Otherwise you would hem them. Hmm...why not try painting them with glue? It might be cleaner-looking and stronger.

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TR Rose · Post by **TR Rose** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 1:02 pm

Fray Check. It comes in a small clear bottle with a blue cap.
Works great on most fabric, but test it first to make sure it doesn't stain.
You can find it at most craft stores near the pins and sewing things.

Fénicia · Post by **Fénicia** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:48 am

Or you could use clear nailpolish or if you very carefully, and your fabric is synthetic, you can burn the hem using a glowing incentstick.

Miss D · Post by **Miss D** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:53 am

TR Rose wrote:Fray Check. It comes in a small clear bottle with a blue cap.
Works great on most fabric, but test it first to make sure it doesn't stain.
You can find it at most craft stores near the pins and sewing things.

With fray check I recommend squeezing some out into a disposable container and using a tooth pick to apply it...some times it runs out of the bottle too quickly, so this keeps you from getting big dots of it.

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