I don't want my fabric fraying in wash
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I don't want my fabric to fray in the wash. Each piece is about a yd and a half. I am thinking of basting the ends of the fabric, or do you think it would be better to sew on my machine using the largest stitches? I only have a regular sears sewing machine
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What kind of fabric is it? Manufacturer? If it's a good quality quilting cotton (Moda, Kaufman, etc)with 1.5 yard pieces I don't worry about fraying too much, it's pretty minimal with pieces that size.
Another option would be to hand wash.
I can't remember the reason, and it may be one of those "old wifes tales", but I was told to never stay stich before laundering. That was ... more years ago than I care to remember.
Another option would be to hand wash.
I can't remember the reason, and it may be one of those "old wifes tales", but I was told to never stay stich before laundering. That was ... more years ago than I care to remember.
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I have a small inexpensive mesh laundry bag that I use to wash smaller pieces in. Dollar store sells them in packs of 3. DogHouseMom is correct. Better quality fabrics will only have a minimum amount of fray.
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Originally Posted by ShirlinAZ
Trimming the ends with pinking shears usually works pretty well. I have a serger so I serge mine.
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Originally Posted by EagarBeez
I don't want my fabric to fray in the wash. Each piece is about a yd and a half. I am thinking of basting the ends of the fabric, or do you think it would be better to sew on my machine using the largest stitches? I only have a regular sears sewing machine
A machine stitch would be required.
As the others said, if it's a reasonable quality there should be minimal fraying. Then just trim it up when you go to use it.
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