Originally Posted by
mckwilter
I use clear nail polish when hand appliqueing. Just barely touch the almost dry brush to the edges of the fabric. If done right, it will soak in about two threads of the fabric edge.
That's a great tip, we use it to cover chigger and mosquito bites so we've always a bottle handy. Does it show through on applique or turn the fabric darker? May need to do a test piece, my current product of choice doesn't change the fabric color when dried.