Edges of work.

Lindy Lou

What do you do to the edges of your work before you start? I find that just a fine line of clear nail polish helps. Others stitch or overlock their work.

misia2

Ja obszywam brzegi kanwy sciegiem zwanym pieluszkowym lub poscielowym ,niektórz obklejają tasma malarską przy dużych projekatach

waterlillie

I use fray check. Its a liquid and very easy to use. Its a great thing to have on hand for other things like mending too.

GrannyNeedle55

Sometimes I just machine stitch the edges, but the little pieces I just leave as is.  I never thought of fray check.  Great tip.:D

spacegirl

The larger pieces of linen are serged when I buy them. If I need a smaller piece I run into problems because I dont have a serger. Ive tried to hand stitch the edges but found that the five theads or so deep that I whip the edge will all separate from the rest as a single unit. So, it doesnt work for me, I think I lose less theads off the sides if I dont whip the edges at all.

Lindy Lou

spacegirl replied at 2013-8-14 00:59
The larger pieces of linen are serged when I buy them. If I need a smaller piece I run into problems ...

I have not stitched on Linen and always use Aida, but I will keep this in mind.

catusiana

First I use adhesive paper, but this damages the fabric. Now I overlap it.

Hatsekidee

Sewing machine, thats the fastest for me.

seditas

Sobrehílo con maquina de coser que es mas rapido

Lindy Lou

seditas replied at 2013-8-16 09:50
Sobrehílo con maquina de coser que es mas rapido

Thank You. I think most people sew the edges.