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This version of the many anti fraying liquids available today is made by June Tailor. It comes in different sizes and the large size measures about 1 1/2 fl. oz. The purpose of this product is to help sewers keep their fabrics from fraying without having to stop what they are doing to sew extra stitches. Fraying is what happens to a fabric edge, it is the weave of the fabric slowly unravelling. The very edges of the fabric are come apart from the main body and are coming away. This will eventually work its way to a seam or shrink the fabric item itself. One alternative you can try is Elmer’s or other regular glue that has been watered down enough to hold the fabric without making it too stiff. Regular scotch tape is another product you have around the house and it will be a temporary fix at best.

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Make sure the edge is cut immediately before applying any of these products, so there are no flyaway threads to get caught up. Use a cotton swab for greater precision. Deliberate Fraying The problem comes in when this product does dry. While it is supposed to dry clear, even its maker, Dritz, has said that result is only for most fabrics. You should not assume that the fabric material you are working with falls into that ‘most’ category. As long as you keep the cap on tight and store it with the cap end up, you should not have any problem if you wait more than a year to use it again. Another user has kept their bottle for several years and reported no problems with the contents. Yes, this adhesive can be washed although one should be wary of using warm or hot water. If you are only using the material to hold the fabric seams in place until you sew them up, then hot water will wash out the liquid. This stitch is commonly used with a variety of fabrics and mostly for clothing. This is the easiest and most effective way to stop fabric from fraying. It works on many different materials and even stretchy materials. Zig-Zag Stitch

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You do not have that problem with clear nail polish. The polish stays in liquid form and is ready to be applied at a moment’s notice. Both options are said to make the fabric stiff after application and you have to let both dry completely before handling the fabric again.

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The liquid stitch option is a permanent fabric glue that will not go away. One of the more positive aspects of a liquid stitch is that it will work on anything. It is a tough glue that has very strong holding power. Use a pair of sharp-pointed scissors to make a small hole, JUST large enough for the shank of the Craft eye to fit through. (I have a cheap pair of nail scissors that are perfect for this!) Place the washer onto the shank of the Craft eye…and push it down EVENLY, until it ‘clips’ into place. Then there are the stronger but loose weave fabrics that also have a tendency to fray due to the texture of the fabric. Burlap, canvas, and some linens fall into this category. The tube comes with a small applicator which only needs a small needle hole to bring the liquid inside to your fabric. The narrow hole slows the flow so you stay in control of the application at all times. There should be little risk of over-applying this fray bond to your fabrics.

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We would venture a guess but we may be wrong as different sewers would have different results depending on the environment in their sewing room as well as the fabric they are using this product on. Also, both products can be hard to use as the bottles are so small and inevitably you will get some on your fingers. When that happens you have to stop what you are doing and clean your hands. To stop a piece of fabric from fraying you can work on a few different techniques. There are ways you can stop the fabric from fraying with a sewing machine and without. Sewn Finish

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We have not come across any recipes that provide any ingredients to make this product at home. Most options are as we have already described, use factory-made household items. Starch or spray starch will work as well. It is probably safe to say that this product and its competitors will not go bad even if you do not empty the bottle years after purchasing it. Some Final Words In some circumstances, layer of nail polish can be substituted where the seam and item won't be washed regularly. Make sure it is clear nail polish unless you want a colored new edge. Create a French seam finish with a wider seam allowance. A French seam is a method of enclosing the seam allowance on the inside of the garment with lightweight fabrics. This means you can sew and then trim off any frayed edges without compromising the seam. 3. Use InterfacingLook what happens to the GREEN Craft eye when you stuff the toy – it pops ‘out’ of the fabric and looks awful! The following tips will help keep your focus on the fabric and not the fraying. They can apply to all fabrics, but the first few are more suited to sheers, and the last tips for burlaps and canvas. How to Stop Fraying in Fabric Cut sheer fabrics with a wider seam allowance. For example: If you add on an extra ⅜” (1cm) and change the seam allowance from ⅝” (1.5cm) to 1” (2.5cm), this allows for some frayed edges. 2. Sew French Seams Fleece fabric is nice and ‘fluffy’ and so the eyes will sink into the fur/pile a little and fit nice and snuggly in place… This will work just as well, but the main difference is that it won't trim the raw edge before sewing. You can do this manually and cut edges with a sharp pair of scissors before you sew. Minimize the amount you handle the fabric before sewing.

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Raw edges can stop fraying with the use of a serger. This is, in fact, a serger's primary purpose. Your serged edges will stop fraying and look professional at the same time.

If you are fraying denim edges and want them to stop at a certain point, a zig-zag stitch around the leg a few inches from the raw edge will stop it from fraying all the way up your leg. That way, you can control the amount of fraying. 6. Blanket Stitch (Handstitch) You will have to squeeze the bottle a little bit to make the liquid flow but squeeze gently so that you do not get too much at one time. Once you have applied the adhesive you just wait for it to dry before continuing on with that part of the project.