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From: cake
Date: 02-02-2004, 07:41 PM (1 of 5)
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Hi there, I'd love to use ribbons for various projects, but I'm not sure what to do with the ends to stop them fraying, but keep them soft. Any suggestions welcome... Katie |
User: cake
Member since: 03-24-2003 Total posts: 27 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-02-2004, 08:11 PM (2 of 5)
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Fray Check or Fray Block...I've used both....Fray Check gets thick fast, so you have to use it up quickly... (Fray Check is by Dritz and Fray Bond is by June Tailor) Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: stitchmd
Date: 02-02-2004, 09:08 PM (3 of 5)
| If you cut them on the bias they won't fray, but will have a soft, slightly ravelled edge. Fray check will leave a completely crisp edge, but it will be stiff. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: Llantrisant
Date: 02-03-2004, 03:03 PM (4 of 5)
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You can also use pinking shears to pink the edges,as extra measure run a narrow row of stitches before pinking.
If at first you don't suceed, try-try again!
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User: Llantrisant
Member since: 06-02-2002 Total posts: 144 
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From: cake
Date: 02-07-2004, 01:18 PM (5 of 5)
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Thanks guys, I'll give it a go! Katie |
User: cake
Member since: 03-24-2003 Total posts: 27
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