Array ( [0] => Array ( [pid] => 557405 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 1 [author] => qoe2u [authorid] => 15262 [subject] => Fabric edges [dateline] => 1321056162 [message] => [i=s] Post Last Edit by qoe2u at 11-12-2011 08:07 [/i] When preparing your fabric for a project, how do you prepare your edges? I have heard of people serging, taping, gluing, hand basting, and doing nothing. I prefer serging, but I no longer have access to a serger. :( What do you do? So, WHY do you do what you do? Thanks in advance... :) [useip] => 66.205.128.38 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 1 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => 0 [smileyoff] => 0 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0762,access 4202,Fabric 8304,people [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 1 ) [1] => Array ( [pid] => 22355790 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => mardy [authorid] => 242742 [subject] => [dateline] => 1581103601 [message] => I zigzag the edges and straight sew over the zigzag [useip] => 67.218.213.50 [port] => 22436 [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] => 34 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [2] => Array ( [pid] => 31133831 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => htsear13 [authorid] => 331021 [subject] => [dateline] => 1644461034 [message] => Following this thread [useip] => 76.102.199.150 [port] => 57184 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 35 [hotrecommended] => 1 ) [3] => Array ( [pid] => 583056 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => I_Love_Disney [authorid] => 19868 [subject] => [dateline] => 1322066476 [message] => recently started serging my edges. used to use painters/masking tape. Also tried fray-stop, glue, and a few other ways, none of which ever worked. Serging really is the best technique IMO [useip] => 24.36.225.238 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 2 ) [4] => Array ( [pid] => 586791 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => BarbraStreisand [authorid] => 20049 [subject] => [dateline] => 1322232539 [message] => I tape, it was how I was taught. However, a blanket stitch around the edges would probably work as well, or zigzag on a standard sewing machine. [useip] => 174.49.30.176 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => 0 [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 3 ) [5] => Array ( [pid] => 587249 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => threadbare [authorid] => 12153 [subject] => [dateline] => 1322247482 [message] => I use pinking shears/zigzag scissors on small projects, masking tape on larger ones, 1 because I'm lazy and 2 masking tape isn't quite as sticky as other tape and comes off easily at the end :) [useip] => 94.15.180.135 [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] => 4 ) [6] => Array ( [pid] => 988295 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => rosebud [authorid] => 28376 [subject] => [dateline] => 1333335235 [message] => I get most of my fabric through monthly autos so the edges are serged when it arrives. For the rest, I use Fray Check since I don't sew or have a serger myself, [useip] => 76.85.172.54 [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] => [comment] => 1 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 5 ) [7] => Array ( [pid] => 988934 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => cindymae [authorid] => 28852 [subject] => [dateline] => 1333356137 [message] => When I am doing a large project, I tape my edges. Most of what I work on is smaller though so I don't do anything to the edges! [useip] => 75.110.245.31 [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] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 6 ) [8] => Array ( [pid] => 1010676 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => malva2005 [authorid] => 22674 [subject] => [dateline] => 1333823219 [message] => Nothing at all :-( But I see I need to do something like serging... No tape cause I stitch *in hand* and it is too hard, expecially for little projects... [useip] => 2.35.118.217 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 7 ) [9] => Array ( [pid] => 1021289 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => TJ [authorid] => 28752 [subject] => [dateline] => 1334059315 [message] => Nothing for small ones and blanket stitch or tapes for bigger ones - it takes a bit long to stitch all around the fabric but I think it is worth [useip] => 84.206.43.34 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 8 ) [10] => Array ( [pid] => 1021544 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => HollyBlue [authorid] => 24392 [subject] => [dateline] => 1334062946 [message] => I use tape or hem normally, but I just bought some fraycheck so maybe time for a change. [useip] => 86.0.232.176 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 9 ) [11] => Array ( [pid] => 1021583 [fid] => 84 [tid] => 50090 [first] => 0 [author] => Diadora [authorid] => 16995 [subject] => [dateline] => 1334063405 [message] => I dont do nothing. [useip] => 91.153.69.248 [port] => 0 [invisible] => 0 [anonymous] => 0 [usesig] => 0 [htmlon] => 0 [bbcodeoff] => -1 [smileyoff] => -1 [parseurloff] => 0 [attachment] => 0 [rate] => 0 [ratetimes] => 0 [status] => 0 [tags] => [comment] => 0 [replycredit] => 0 [position] => 10 ) ) Fabric edges-Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply)-Stitch Tips|Tricks-PinDIY.com
| | Promotion| FAQ|
| | |

PinDIY.com

 Forgot password?
 Register
PinDIY.com»Forum › Cross stitch Communication / Download (only reply) › Stitch Tips|Tricks › Fabric edges
1234Next
Return to list New
View: 3692|Reply: 35
Collapse the left

[Tips Discussion] Fabric edges

[Copy link]
qoe2u
Post time: 2011-11-12 08:02
| Show all posts |Read mode
Post Last Edit by qoe2u at 11-12-2011 08:07

When preparing your fabric for a project, how do you prepare your edges?

I have heard of people serging, taping, gluing, hand basting, and doing nothing.

I prefer serging, but I no longer have access to a serger. :(

What do you do?  So, WHY do you do what you do?

Thanks in advance...     :)
access, Fabric, people

When someone visits this page from a link you share, you will be rewarded

Related threads
Reply

Use magic Report

mardy
Post time: 2020-2-8 03:26
| Show all posts
I zigzag the edges and straight sew over the zigzag
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Post time: 2022-2-10 10:43
| Show all posts
Following this thread
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Post time: 2011-11-24 00:41
| Show all posts
recently started serging my edges.
used to use painters/masking tape.  Also tried fray-stop, glue, and a few other ways, none of which ever worked.  Serging really is the best technique IMO
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Post time: 2011-11-25 22:48
| Show all posts
I tape, it was how I was taught.  However,  a blanket stitch around the edges would probably work as well, or zigzag on a standard sewing machine.
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Post time: 2011-11-26 02:58
| Show all posts
I use pinking shears/zigzag scissors on small projects, masking tape on larger ones, 1 because I'm lazy and 2 masking tape isn't quite as sticky as other tape and comes off easily at the end :)
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

rosebud
Post time: 2012-4-2 10:53
| Show all posts
I get most of my fabric through monthly autos so the edges are serged when it arrives.  For the rest, I use Fray Check since I don't sew or have a serger myself,

Comments

regike
Fray Check  Details Reply Post time 2012-11-16 16:19
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

cindymae
Post time: 2012-4-2 16:42
| Show all posts
When I am doing a large project, I tape my edges.  Most of what I work on is smaller though so I don't do anything to the edges!
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Post time: 2012-4-8 02:26
| Show all posts
Nothing at all :-( But I see I need to do something like serging... No tape cause I stitch *in hand* and it is too hard, expecially for little projects...
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

TJ
Post time: 2012-4-10 20:01
| Show all posts
Nothing for small ones and blanket stitch or tapes for bigger ones - it takes a bit long to stitch all around the fabric but I think it is worth
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Post time: 2012-4-10 21:02
| Show all posts
I use tape or hem normally, but I just bought some fraycheck so maybe time for a change.
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Diadora
Post time: 2012-4-10 21:10
| Show all posts
I dont do nothing.
Reply Support Not support

Use magic Report

Next »
1234Next
Return to list New
Advanced Mode
B Color Image Link Quote Code Smiles
You have to log in before you can reply Login | Register

Points Rules

tag|FAQ|Dark room|Archive|search|PinDIY.com

2025-5-4 23:52 GMT+8

© 2009-2025 811

Quick Reply To Top Return to the list