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From: MissTaraTara
Date: 09-27-2006, 11:39 AM (1 of 14)
| before I cut the jump threads on the front of an embroidery design or will the thread ends be fine without it? I am to leave all the criss-cross threads in place on the back of the design, right? |
User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 09-27-2006, 01:26 PM (2 of 14)
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Hi MissTaraTara, I don't use fray check. The last stitch is locked before the jump stitch is made so no need for fray check. You can cut the back jumps if you like to be neat but it's not neccesary. I always do I like them cut but it's not a "have to"
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: sweetpea1
Date: 09-27-2006, 03:36 PM (3 of 14)
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I agree with MIL. Your embroiderer should automatically lock the last stitch - front and back. So no fray check is necessary. And I usually cut the threads in the back for a nice, neat and smooth appearance. But I hear it is not necessary. SweetPea |
User: sweetpea1
Member since: 10-10-2005 Total posts: 56 |
From: MissTaraTara
Date: 09-27-2006, 07:44 PM (4 of 14)
for taking the time to answer me. I am working on my third embroidery project and I kind of thought it would be okay to cut the jump threads that appear across the front of the design. I'll probably leave the ones that appear on the back, though, unless the back will be visible. Thanks again.
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User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: paroper
Date: 09-27-2006, 10:38 PM (5 of 14)
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Cut the ones on the front as short and as much as you want. The knots are in the back. Do not cut the back ones any shorter than 1/2 inch. Otherwise you can trim (or not trim) the back as you please.
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: mamadus
Date: 10-01-2006, 01:10 AM (6 of 14)
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Pam is absolutely right.. if you trim the threads on the back too short, you can create problems for yourself... I'm very cautious about clipping those back threads... MO life is too short, not to explore
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User: mamadus
Member since: 12-31-2004 Total posts: 492 
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From: Tom Land
Date: 10-02-2006, 12:00 AM (7 of 14)
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As everyone has said you shouldn't have to use fray check assuming the digitzer did a good job. However, I often use Spray Fray on the back of embrodery just to make sure that should a thread get snagged it won't allow any other stitches to get pulled out. Probably an anal practice but it only takes a few seconds and a few cents to give me piece of mind.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: stitchmaniac
Date: 10-04-2006, 06:41 PM (8 of 14)
| Tom, where are you buying Spray Fray? |
User: stitchmaniac
Member since: 11-05-2002 Total posts: 43 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 10-04-2006, 11:46 PM (9 of 14)
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Tom, where are you buying Spray Fray? Maniac, I carry it so I get it from my distributors. I think all the fabric stores carry it. Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: stitchmaniac
Date: 10-05-2006, 12:37 PM (10 of 14)
| Ha! I live in Idaho and it is not here...can you give me the name of a supplier? |
User: stitchmaniac
Member since: 11-05-2002 Total posts: 43 |
From: MissTaraTara
Date: 10-05-2006, 03:14 PM (11 of 14)
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However, I often use Spray Fray on the back of embrodery just to make sure that should a thread get snagged it won't allow any other stitches to get pulled out. How does this dried product feel next to the skin....is it stiff like fray check? Stitchmaniac Here are a couple of sites that carry a product called No Fray Spray; maybe it's the same thing. If you don't have a fabric store near you, maybe you have a needlework shop nearby. They might carry it for finishing the back of cross stitch, etc. CTS USA (http://www.ctsusa.com/product.asp?pf_id=SPRAY-15821) Allstitch embroidery supplies (http://www.allstitch.net/s_spray.html) - scroll down the page near the bottom. |
User: MissTaraTara
Member since: 01-24-2006 Total posts: 227 |
From: stitchmaniac
Date: 10-05-2006, 11:53 PM (12 of 14)
| Oh, thank you so much for the links! Does it make the stitching stiff? I think I would really like a spray! |
User: stitchmaniac
Member since: 11-05-2002 Total posts: 43 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 10-08-2006, 12:48 AM (13 of 14)
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How does this dried product feel next to the skin....is it stiff like fray check? Stitchmaniac Here are a couple of sites that carry a product called No Fray Spray; maybe it's the same thing. If you don't have a fabric store near you, maybe you have a needlework shop nearby. They might carry it for finishing the back of cross stitch, etc. CTS USA (http://www.ctsusa.com/product.asp?pf_id=SPRAY-15821) Allstitch embroidery supplies (http://www.allstitch.net/s_spray.html) - scroll down the page near the bottom. Since the spray is so much thinner than if you use the liquid it is hardly noticeable but I don't think I would use it where it would be right up against the skin. And Yes, "NO Fray Spray" is actually what I use. I don't know where I came up with "Spray Fray" Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: stitchmaniac
Date: 10-08-2006, 04:12 PM (14 of 14)
| Thank, I do a lot of hoodies for a company and I think this would be a great idea. I usually use Fray Block, more for my piece of mind! These sweatshirts take quite a beating...there construction people. |
User: stitchmaniac
Member since: 11-05-2002 Total posts: 43 |
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