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Fray Check vs. the washing machine

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Fray Check is a popular product used by many sewers and fabric enthusiasts to prevent fraying on their fabric edges. The product is a clear liquid solution that is applied to the fabric’s edge, which creates a protective barrier that prevents the fabric from unraveling or fraying over time. However, some people have raised concerns about the effectiveness of Fray Check, wondering whether it really works as advertised.

To address these concerns, Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs decided to conduct a little experiment to see how well Fray Check held up. She took some ruffled cotton fabric and divided it into several sections, treating some with Fray Check, others with pinked edges, others with ripped edges, and others left raw. She then put the fabric through the wash to see how it held up.

The results of Shannon’s experiment were surprising. The Fray Check treated fabric held up extremely well, even after several washes, and the fabric edges remained intact and secure. In contrast, the pinked and ripped edges showed signs of fraying and unraveling, while the raw edges were completely ruined after just one wash.

Shannon’s experiment clearly demonstrated that Fray Check is a highly effective product that can help prevent fabric fraying and unraveling. It’s a simple solution that can save you time, effort, and money by preventing your fabric from becoming damaged over time.

If you’re a fabric enthusiast or a sewer looking for a solution to prevent fabric fraying, then Fray Check is definitely worth considering. Whether you’re working on a sewing project, or just need to keep your fabric edges in good condition, Fray Check is a simple, effective, and affordable solution that can help keep your fabric looking its best. To see the results of Shannon’s experiment for yourself, be sure to visit her blog, Shannon Sews.

Go to her post to see how Fray Check stood up to her test.

[photo from Shannon Sews]

 

 

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I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store.  So much texture!  And the way the fibers catch the light!  But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think.  That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl.  That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction.  That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared.  And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet. 

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects.  Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter.  Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long. 

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success.  There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid.  She describes the different types of velvet available.  And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric.  Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric.  There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric. 

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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