Just a thought would frey Check be a good thing for the seams so they won't leave hole after wash. Seams like the seams ravel after or before the final wash?
Please let me know your thoughts.
Elise26
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Fray Check
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auntjana
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Re: Fray Check
I have used fray-check on some garments and it left a stiff seam where it was applied - Ravelling seams - a serger might be a better answer - I use mine on any fabric that tends to ravel You might need to add a little more seam allowance in planning your blocks to accomodate the serged edge
Hope that this may help
Jana
Hope that this may help
Jana
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institcheswithrosie
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Re: Fray Check
Aileen makes a fray stopper that doesn't get stiff. Altho, I think a deeper seam may be the answer.
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CaroleJ
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Re: Fray Check
If you are using a 1/4 inch seam allowance and 12-15 stitches per inch that should prevent your seams from coming apart. Once the quilt is finished, the fabric edges are inside and protected from wear during
washing.
Sometimes, if we are being sneaky and using pieces that are just a bit too small, the seam allowance might be a little too narrow. I will double or even triple stitch the seam to stabilize it, just to make sure.
washing.
Sometimes, if we are being sneaky and using pieces that are just a bit too small, the seam allowance might be a little too narrow. I will double or even triple stitch the seam to stabilize it, just to make sure.