Array ( [21] => Array ( [pid] => 870950 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 54703 [first] => 0 [author] => DELETED [authorid] => 18099 [subject] => [dateline] => 1330395418 [message] => I zigzag the edges with a sewing machine. I find it a horrible job to stretch one which has had masking tape on it - it is sticky and difficult to handle well :( [useip] => 49.50.247.145 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 21 ) [22] => Array ( [pid] => 870979 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 54703 [first] => 0 [author] => alo987654321 [authorid] => 21738 [subject] => [dateline] => 1330396121 [message] => [quote][size=2][color=#999999]DragonWatcher replied at 2011-12-29 11:50[/color] [url=forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&pid=657794&ptid=54703][img]static/image/common/back.gif[/img][/url][/size] there are special scissors like on the image I sometimes use[/quote] THANK YOU. 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I quite enjoy hemming. :) [useip] => 86.0.232.176 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 23 ) [24] => Array ( [pid] => 976418 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 54703 [first] => 0 [author] => NoraBL [authorid] => 11479 [subject] => [dateline] => 1333045921 [message] => Yo hago un pequeño dobladillo alrededor o le pongo una cinta tape , segun las medidas que tenga.. 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It's just a clear liquid that dries quickly but isn't very sticky like the tape residue. Hope that helps. [useip] => 75.183.18.104 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 27 ) [28] => Array ( [pid] => 2816114 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 54703 [first] => 0 [author] => bduport [authorid] => 45876 [subject] => [dateline] => 1362601510 [message] => I hate (really hate:@) hand overlocking so I tried several methods: 1. In my early days as a cross-stitcher, I used sticky tape: it's fast but well, it's sticky and the tape tend to get rigid and crack so I abandoned that method quite rapidly 2. I then tried (machine) sewing a ribbon around. It takes a bit longer but looks so much nicer and you can also use a ribbon of a colour matching the design for a more "finished product" looking effect. I use this method mainly when I don't intend to frame the finished project 3. if I plan to frame my finished project, I (machine) sew around it with the zig-zag stitch (I use a quite wide setting in this case) 4. but if I'm planning to have a "fryied hedge", I just live the tissue lives its own life ;P Hope this help B. [useip] => 79.95.145.56 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 28 ) [29] => Array ( [pid] => 2816268 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 54703 [first] => 0 [author] => beckysbiz [authorid] => 45173 [subject] => [dateline] => 1362602698 [message] => my mum used to use bias binding, but i found that too bulky and difficult to put on and remove, I use my overlocker to stop the edges from fraying but I might look into the fraystop as that sounds even better, thank you. [useip] => 122.63.44.226 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 29 ) [30] => Array ( [pid] => 2897223 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 54703 [first] => 0 [author] => relyt12 [authorid] => 21770 [subject] => [dateline] => 1363430027 [message] => I overlock as well. [useip] => 124.171.214.52 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 30 ) ) Tips on How to Prevent Fabric from Fraying-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com - Powered by Discuz! Archiver

DELETED Publish time 2012-2-28 10:16

I zigzag the edges with a sewing machine. I find it a horrible job to stretch one which has had masking tape on it - it is sticky and difficult to handle well :(

alo987654321 Publish time 2012-2-28 10:28

DragonWatcher replied at 2011-12-29 11:50 static/image/common/back.gif
there are special scissors like on the image I sometimes use

THANK YOU.

HollyBlue Publish time 2012-3-28 16:01

On smaller pieces I use tape - on bigger I hem it all the way round to start with.I quite enjoy hemming. :)

NoraBL Publish time 2012-3-30 02:32

Yo hago un pequeño dobladillo alrededor o le pongo una cinta tape , segun las medidas que tenga..

quyd Publish time 2012-4-1 10:32

easy, just hold it carefully

Nursedonna54 Publish time 2013-2-9 00:23

I use fray check and have been using it for yearswithout a porblem

seb0357 Publish time 2013-2-15 16:14

I use a product called Fraycheck and it works quite well for me.It's just a clear liquid that dries quickly but isn't very sticky like the tape residue. Hope that helps.

bduport Publish time 2013-3-7 04:25

I hate (really hate:@) hand overlocking so I tried several methods:
1. In my early days as a cross-stitcher, I used sticky tape: it's fast but well, it's sticky and the tape tend to get rigid and crack so I abandoned that method quite rapidly
2. I then tried (machine) sewing a ribbon around. It takes a bit longer but looks so much nicer and you can also use a ribbon of a colour matching the design for a more "finished product" looking effect. I use this method mainly when I don't intend to frame the finished project
3. if I plan to frame my finished project, I (machine) sew around it with the zig-zag stitch (I use a quite wide setting in this case)
4. but if I'm planning to have a "fryied hedge", I just live the tissue lives its own life ;P
Hope this help
B.

beckysbiz Publish time 2013-3-7 04:44

my mum used to use bias binding, but i found that too bulky and difficult to put on and remove, I use my overlocker to stop the edges from fraying but I might look into the fraystop as that sounds even better, thank you.

relyt12 Publish time 2013-3-16 18:33

I overlock as well.
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