Originally Posted by
quiltingshorttimer
I think solids are a bigger culprit to ravel. Besides prewashing, you might try starching while you make them.
I would do the starching. Make a large batch of Stay-Flo (at least 50-50 with water) in a bowl and immerse the entire piece of fabric into it. Move the fabric around until all of it has been dampened. Then hang to dry. After ironing, the fabric should fray a lot less.