Scroll frames and masking tape

Biddy

Can any one tell me whether there is something better than masking tape that wont 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.

gladstone72

I wouldnt use masking tape at all, as it has acid in it. Which is not good for your fabric. If youre using it so your fabric wont 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

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

Drea66

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

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 velcro  or just remove the staples when you are done....

gegebee43

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 velcro  or just remove the staples when you are done...

stitch_mage

Great ideas... I have a scroll frame that I never used...couldnt figure out how to attach my cloth to it. PLUS it had no stand. So its just lying unused, sad and lonely on the side of my bed.

diystuff

I dont use anything.  Material doesnt fray much anyway in my experience.  

tuanbao2012

Wonderful, thanks so much!

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