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Biddy Publish time 2011-8-16 09:58

Scroll frames and masking tape

Can any one tell me whether there is something better than masking tape that won't leave a sticky residue on
fabric or how long could you leave it on the fabric before it would be difficult to remove it.Many thanks.

Vtexeira Publish time 2022-5-3 02:01

there is a tape that I have purchased that works on the type of scroll rods where you baste on themone side of tape goes on the bar fabric, the other on your fabric.holds very tight.. try 123stitchdo not use masking tape

diystuff Publish time 2018-10-14 07:23

I don't use anything.Material doesn't fray much anyway in my experience.

Jodi1224 Publish time 2022-4-6 21:29

You can also use pinking shears to trim the edges and it won’t fray.

esteelam88 Publish time 2022-4-8 01:58

I don’t use anything at all, and leave a lot of slack

tuanbao2012 Publish time 2019-2-23 18:52

Wonderful, thanks so much!

htsear13 Publish time 2022-2-10 07:17

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm Publish time 2024-4-8 06:27

Thanks for the info!

gladstone72 Publish time 2011-8-19 12:38

I wouldn't use masking tape at all, as it has acid in it. Which is not good for your fabric. If you're using it so your fabric won't fray, there are products in the market made for that. One I have used before is fray check. It dries clear and leaves no residue.

threadbare Publish time 2011-8-20 20:50

best way to attach on that type of frame is to use running stitch/long straight stitch.
:)

Drea66 Publish time 2011-9-8 08:45

You can also use clear fingernail polish. That is what I do, works great and you can get it way cheaper than fray check.

gegebee43 Publish time 2011-9-10 06:32

I use a zig-zag stitch to stop the fray on the edges of the fabric. a running stitch to attach to scroll frame. you can also replace the twill tape on the stretcher fram with hook/loop or velcro tape and staple it to your fabric for the time it is on the stretcher bar, cut the fabric longer than needed and cut off the velcroor just remove the staples when you are done....

gegebee43 Publish time 2011-9-10 06:33

I use a zig-zag stitch to stop the fray on the edges of the fabric. a running stitch to attach to scroll frame. you can also replace the twill tape on the stretcher fram with hook/loop or velcro tape and staple it to your fabric for the time it is on the stretcher bar, cut the fabric longer than needed and cut off the velcroor just remove the staples when you are done...

stitch_mage Publish time 2011-10-10 14:19

Great ideas... I have a scroll frame that I never used...couldn't figure out how to attach my cloth to it. PLUS it had no stand. So it's just lying unused, sad and lonely on the side of my bed.

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