Needle turn question, don't the closely clipped edges fray?
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Needle turn question, don't the closely clipped edges fray?
Working up the nerve to design and start my first project. Watching lots of tutorials that talk about clipping really closely to edge of design on inner curves. It just seems like this would lead to fraying, no? I must be missing part of the logic, can you help, please?
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I usually put it on the raw edge just when a thread starts to pull away. After the sewing is complete you shouldn't be seeing the raw edges. Try to keep it off the part of the fabric that will be on top, because sometimes it makes a slight stain.
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Have you watched Jan Patek's tutorials on YouTube? She addresses this issue in a couple of them in a simple and easy to understand manner. I did my first needleturn project just from her videos. One point she stresses is to not clip the curve until you're ready to stitch it and making sure there is a generous enough seam allowance. That seems to help cut down on the fraying.
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Also, if you cut your pieces on the bias there won't be as much fraying. I would also suggest the youtube videos from the lady from Piece O Cake. She does an applique video that is really good. She is a very talented lady.
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Some who do needle turn actually put a dab of glue (for applique) on the tip of their needle, swoop the fabric under and then stitch that curve. The stitches in the curve are placed close together. Good luck with your project. I'm a beginner at needle turn and really enjoying it.
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