How can I limit fabric fraying
10-14-2011, 07:01 AM
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I usually don't pre-wash fabrics because I'm lazy.
If I need to pre-wash for a project that I want to remain flat and smooth and not crinkle up, I will serge the edges of the fabric before washing.
Saturating the fabric with a 50/50 mix of starch and water and pressing seems to take care of most shrinkage and it also helps control fraying of the cut edges when I handle the pieces of fabric. :)
If I need to pre-wash for a project that I want to remain flat and smooth and not crinkle up, I will serge the edges of the fabric before washing.
Saturating the fabric with a 50/50 mix of starch and water and pressing seems to take care of most shrinkage and it also helps control fraying of the cut edges when I handle the pieces of fabric. :)
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