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TonnieLoree 04-17-2011 01:52 PM

Super glue for quilters.

bearisgray 04-17-2011 01:54 PM

It is NOT a good replacement for sewing machine oil.

Don't ask me how I know. :oops:

bjnicholson 04-17-2011 01:56 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray
It is NOT a good replacement for sewing machine oil.

Don't ask me how I know. :oops:

eeeeewwww! Sets my teeth on edge just thinking about it!! :roll:

JulieR 04-17-2011 01:58 PM

I used to use Dritz fray check when I sewed (nylon, lame', etc.) flags for high school marching bands. Come hell or high water - torrential downpours and being stepped on included - that stuff stayed put and kept everything where it was supposed to be.

Use only when you mean it. ;)


Originally Posted by bearisgray
It is NOT a good replacement for sewing machine oil.

Don't ask me how I know. :oops:

Oh my. LOL

Numa 04-17-2011 05:24 PM

BTW ... love your white face cutie! :)[/quote]

Thank you. Nothing cuter on our farm except my grandsons ! lol

QuiltE 04-17-2011 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by Numa
BTW ... love your white face cutie! :)

Thank you. Nothing cuter on our farm except my grandsons ! lol[/quote]

You had me break out in laughter ... why not eh? being that so many call their animals/pets their babies, so why not grandchildren too!! :)

DogHouseMom 04-17-2011 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray
It is NOT a good replacement for sewing machine oil.

Don't ask me how I know. :oops:

OMG!! I'm laughing hysterically because just today I went to oil my machine and my bottle of oil and fray check are about the same size and I *almost* did what you did!!

fabric whisperer 04-17-2011 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by bearisgray
It is NOT a good replacement for sewing machine oil.

Don't ask me how I know. :oops:

OMG! I hope I never ever make that mistake!!! (My fraycheck bottles are little, my oil bottle is a lifetime supply... LOL)

mrsk 04-17-2011 06:58 PM

I personally love fray check, but I only use it to prevent ravels, button holes from coming undone, etc....If you read the bottle it says it is permanent, but softens to the touch once you wash the item. I do feel it becomes *invisible* after washing, but I have not ever put it anywhere were it would be on an outfit that would *rub* all the time & possibly irritate. I wouldn't put it on a seem you plan to stitch through later with top-stitching or quilting. I'm sure it would be very difficult to get through. DO make sure it is completely DRY before you use or wash!

applique 04-18-2011 03:44 AM

I use the fray block instead of the fray check because it is a little "softer". Making nylon play houses so using a lot of it!!


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