Do you think this fabric will fray?
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Do you think this fabric will fray?
I don't really understand why causes some fabric to fray more than others... but I have seen that some do fray worse than others. I was working on a quilt for quilts for kids with donated fabric. Not really sure where all of the donated fabric comes from. I have some that the bolt calls out "84 thread count".. its the perfect color so I will probably use it. But I am concerned about the thread count. I can feel a difference to the touch, which I am not concerned about. But I was wondering about fraying.... what causes fraying? Is the thread count what causes the fraying?
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When I'm work with a fabric with a low thread count or worried it might fray, I trim the edge with pinking shears or run a thin bead of glue along the edge. It's ok if it's permanent because it's going to get cut anyway. Then I prewash it and throw into the dryer.
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