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| Leezard |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 06:39:06 AM
I've been using it on the aprons I'm making and have been having a problem with the material (after washing) fraying and the tape pulling off in spots around the outside edge of the apron. I've been trying to stitch as close to the edge of the tape as possible and making sure that the material goes all the way to the inside edge of the tape but it's still coming apart every now and again. I only have the problem with the thinner size, the wide works very well-apparently getting far enough from the edge of the material to prevent the fraying. Any tips on dealing with this?
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 10:35:06 PM
We're having a apron sewing marathon on Thursday with the Farmgirls. Gotta get our new aprons done to wear at our bazaar -- 8 of them. I know there will be stay stitching involved!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 8:22:56 PM
yep..stay stitching is the way to go. I remember my grandma thought it was so so SO lazy when someone didn't do it..and taught me that. It does help for sure.
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| Libbie |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 8:07:10 PM
I hadn't heard of stay-stitching, either! It makes SO much sense, and THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 06:44:55 AM
Well ladies I've learned something new today! Stay-stitching! It's not new to me but didn't think about doing it around the edges of the apron before sewing the tape on. Thanks for sharing -- I'm going to be making lots of aprons in the next month and the advice will sure come in handy.
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| julia hayes |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 01:16:41 AM
I've incorporated each of these techniques depending on the project; stay-stitching really does help and is one of those pesky "prep" type things that helps in the long run...a lot like ironing! I also use decorative stitches and if the bias tape is really thin, I'll open it up sew right sides together fold (iron) over the fabric to the inside and hand stitch..this works really well too.. Good luck!
Julia Hayes
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 10:06:45 PM
OK, call me crazy...I love to hand stitch bias tape on my projects. Lots of sewing, but never have any trouble with it coming apart. :)
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| theoanne |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 2:58:10 PM
I have another idea that works well and gives a little decorative attention to the bias tape. I use a zig-zag stitch . It holds down the tape and takes a big bite into the apron fabric. If you use a contrasting thread it can be very interesting.
TEDDIE |
| Leezard |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 10:33:52 AM
Well, that makes sense...I don't know why I didn't think of that...lol Thanks for the idea ladies! :) |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 09:38:31 AM
GOT IT, THANKS
NANCY JO |
| tziporra |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 09:34:38 AM
Just stitch around the edges of the fabric with a normal length stitch -- close to the raw edge. It's called stay-stitching cause it keeps the fabric from stretching and ravelling.
Best,
Robin |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 09:25:25 AM
OK, WHATS STAY STITCH?
NANCY JO |
| tziporra |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 09:14:04 AM
Stay-stitching is all important!!!! Stay-stitching is our friend! I know, it's such a pain and it provides no gratification, but it will fix this problem. Even us lucky farmgirls with sergers still have to stay-stitch.
Best,
Robin |
| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - Nov 03 2006 : 08:38:25 AM
Liz, try to stay-stitch close to the raw edge, then sew the bias tape over it as usual. Stay-stitching will usually reinforce the fabric's edge. I do it esp. when sewing very fine lawn or voile. |
