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mountain deb 06-12-2010 04:29 AM

Will fray check help?

Lori S 06-12-2010 05:20 AM

I am a big believer in Fray Check for exactly this type of situation. I am never with out a bottle in my machine table drawer. Sometimes you just have to fray check it , and move on.
Note a little bit goes a long way. Use the tip to apply only in the seam allowance area. Put a small amount on the edge, and wait for just a few seconds as it will "wick" just a bit, before adding any additional. Do not iron Fray check while wet. Put enough to "coat" just the seam allowance area to the stiching line, do not go over , past the allowance as fray check does tend to darken the fabric .

amma 06-12-2010 06:06 AM

I am with Patrice and Holice, when this happens it will throw off your block. Unfortunately it does mean some unsewing....

sewmom 06-12-2010 08:19 AM

i made a reversible quilt similar to the
fun and Done and apparently i didnt have a very good seam allowance on the one side b/c i've had to repair it at least in a dozen places. if you can fix it now-do it

quiltmom04 06-12-2010 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by quilterj
I did a scant 1/4 on this. Then I pressed it open and found that there isn't much fabric on the one side.The threads have raveled. Will this come out or do you think it will be ok?

Yeah, I'd do it over, but also I'd be concerned that the block size would be off, if the seam is too small.

bearisgray 06-12-2010 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by quiltmom04

Originally Posted by quilterj
I did a scant 1/4 on this. Then I pressed it open and found that there isn't much fabric on the one side.The threads have raveled. Will this come out or do you think it will be ok?

Yeah, I'd do it over, but also I'd be concerned that the block size would be off, if the seam is too small.

If the strip/piece was cut the correct size - then that shouldn't afflict the block size - and if it's left the way it is - the block seam will "bulge" there

MsSewer 06-12-2010 11:11 AM

There is a product named (I think) Fray Check. It comes in a small bottle with a tip. It might help

kwiltkrazy 06-12-2010 03:43 PM

unusual for batiks to ravel so much. I would also quilt it heavily.

Calico Grammy 06-12-2010 05:08 PM

Have you thought of using "Fray Check" to seal the edge of the fabric?

Jingle 06-12-2010 07:14 PM

I always use a smaller stitch than you are using, would be horrified if a seam came out. I give most of mine away, be sure to quilt over as many seams as you can.


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