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From: cake
Date: 02-20-2006, 08:03 AM (1 of 4)
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How do you stop ribbon ends fraying? Is there a kind of soft glue that's good to dip them in? Katie |
User: cake
Member since: 03-24-2003 Total posts: 27 
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From: paroper
Date: 02-20-2006, 08:53 AM (2 of 4)
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If it is like grosgrain or satin ribbon I usually either cut at an angle (most often), fold and cut upward at the center (like a chevron) or pink the edges. If I sew it into a seam I usually fold that end of the ribbon before I sew it. That seems to keep it from fraying to the seam line and pulling out. I also fold under the edge if applying it to the outside of something. You can use Fray Check but I don't like the way it makes the edges of the ribbon feel and I have had it yellow some fabrics. Sometimes I just tie a knot in very small ribbon which adds a different type of dimension to the trim. If it is something heavy like strapping that is nylon, I melt the edges. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Mariellen
Date: 02-20-2006, 08:54 AM (3 of 4)
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Hi Katie...there is a product called Dritz Fray Check that I use all the time and love it. I get mine at Joanns but I am sure that any sewing/quilting/fabric store would have it. Good Luck!
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User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58 
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From: cake
Date: 02-20-2006, 11:20 AM (4 of 4)
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User: cake
Member since: 03-24-2003 Total posts: 27
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