Any hints on how to sew polyester so it doesn't fray so badly?

likesmountains 52

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Sat Mar-19-05 10:07 AM
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Any hints on how to sew polyester so it doesn't fray so badly?

I don't have a serger, but I do zig zag all of the seams after I sew the pieces together..the unhemmed seams just don't last. Thanks

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NMDemDist2

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Sat Mar-19-05 05:59 PM
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1. grammy used bias tape on all the cut edges with a zigzag stitch

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likesmountains 52

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Sun Mar-20-05 09:51 AM
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2. thanks, I'll give that a try. n/t

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Tue Mar-22-05 04:31 PM
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3. There's a liquid called fraycheck

that you can apply to the edges of material that will stop it from fraying. Quicker than adding binding and you can still do a finished edge after your seams are in place.

Sergers aren't all that expensive any more. If you do a lot of sewing, you owe it to yourself to get one. It makes life SO much easier.

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Thu Mar-24-05 11:07 AM
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4. I like that! I do deserve one! Thanks..

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