I should know this...is it permanent? :oops: :oops: :oops:

I have just used it once ... and look forward to learning more about it.

I don't know if it washes out. I used it quite a bit on a quilt. Does it
MAtter once it's quilted.??

Fray check is permanent. It doesn't wash out and doesn't wear off. It's basically liquid plastic. Be careful where you use it.

I'm thinking it must be "hard" when it dries?

It was sold to me to use on the edges of buttonholes of a flannelette nightgown .... and I have hesitated for that reason.

Thoughts?

It's pretty pliable once it sets. I used it in my jewerly making quite a bit. But be care not to get it somewhere you don't want it! It won't come off.

Oh, good! Just have to dab a bit on the end of an applique seam when the spool ran out at the very, very end! Too lazy to "un-sew" and do it again.

Says you only need the smallest bit. Only used it before where it wouldn't be seen later.

Thanks!

If you use only a small amount it's not so stiff that it would bother you. You have to make sure it's not against your skin or in an underarm area. One of the 4-H kids decided it would be a great way to finish seas on her garment. It almost ate her alive, rubbing her skin. But I've used it with applique with great results. You have to be careful with the amount and where you put it, but it's a great product.

Thanks ... just the reason I was hesitant on it for the buttonholes.

BTW ... love your white face cutie! :)

Fray check is great for buttonholes. I use it on anything that may ravel. It is good to prevent a pick on a knit garment to keep it from enlarging. End use fray check to stop a run in panty hose.
Be sure to use only a very small amount. I like Dritz brand better. Tried another brand found it to be to thick.

Super glue for quilters.

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:

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. ;)

Oh my. LOL

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

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

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!! :)

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!!

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

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!

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!!

I've used it many times. Just use a tiny bit, and it should dry invisible.

I usually dab fray check on with a q tip if I need to be careful and don't want a big glob to come out.

I also use fray block instead of fray check. I used fray check for many years on soft dolls, bought fray block beacuse store was out of fray check & fell in love with it. Fray block doesn't leave a wet look after it dries which is very important when working with doll face knit & hand embroidering faces on dolls.

There is also a product called fray block, which I use, I like it better because you really can not see or feel it, and the nozzle is smaller so it is easier to get it exactly where you want it

Fray check or any other liquid plastic such as fray block can be removed with rubbing alcohol or surgical spirits as it is called here in the UK. Obviously try to catch it before it dries but if it is dry it sometimes can still be removed if the alcohol is left on for some time.

I do quite a bit of applique. Took a class from Kim Diehl several years ago and she taught us to run a line of fray check around the edges of each block BEFORE we applique....sure helps...no raveling. I don't find that it's stiff, besides, it's all in the seams. Works for me:)

I use it to seal the knots on tied quilts--they NEVER come loose!I got sick of re-tying quilts that came loose, or kids picked loose!

It's permanent. I use it to secure my threads after quilting.

Oh! You poor thing!

That's a good idea!

It does not eash out. Have made well used napkins for several years on rolled hems and still holding

I use fray check mostly for buttonholes. I press it dry with a cloth on top and it's not hard. While learning the hard way I used it on a raw edge of the seam attached to the zipper. It stained all the way through to the right side. Had to throw the dress away. I've been much more careful since then.

I remember when you posted that story. It's still funny, to me, to read it again.

Yes-Works great--

I used Fray Check more when I sewed clothing, and found it great for making buttonholes that never ravel. I always put it on after making the buttonholes, but before cutting them. It works great! And it is permanent, though softens with wearing and washing.

Just once I repaired some slacks for my daughter and used Fray Check to make sure those seams stayed, but on that particular fabric, the Fray check looked wet even after it dried, so it was not what I should have done to slacks my daughter planned to wear in public!

Just tonight I was contemplating using Fray Check on a quilt that I am making, based on two for your granddaughters that you posted, Kitsie, some time ago, because I quilted just the colored blocks, omitted quilting the white blocks---seemed like a great idea at the time, but now I have a million threads to cut and tie, and it is Superior thread which I love, but it ravels something fierce! Still working on all those threads!

Thank you for the great information. I've never used it yet but will use it with great caution. And I wouldn't have know without all of you. TY

Fray Check can sometimes turn yellow with age. I use the end of a toothpick to apply.

It feels hard when it dries, but after it is washed, it is soft and very durable. I doubt if I would use it on something I had not planned to wash right away. There are other sealents, and at least one that dries soft.

You scared me for a minute. ;)

Oh dear!!