Fray check -- some questions

[Mmeahan]

Hi!

I have had a patch a good dress for my daughter and am wondering how to
treat the edges of the patch (self-fabric) so it doesn't fray and doesn't
show.

I tried nail polish, which someone had suggested to me, and I had to take
the
patch out and start over. :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Now I have a fresh patch -- only larger :( -- patched onto it with Stitch
Witchery,
and I was thinking about buying some Fray Check to treat it with, but I
have two
questions:

1. Is Fray Check likely to show on a woven cotton (or maybe cotton blend)
fabric?
I realize that you can only find out by testing the garment, but if it's
not likely, I don't
want to waste my money and time.

2. Can you iron over it without problems? Again, the *likelihood* is
what I'm looking
for.

Thanks very much,
Melinda

[kl...@cobra.uni.edu]

In article <3rimf6$1...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mme...@aol.com (Mmeahan) writes:
> 1. Is Fray Check likely to show on a woven cotton (or maybe cotton blend)
> fabric?
> I realize that you can only find out by testing the garment, but if it's
> not likely, I don't
> want to waste my money and time.

I've used FrayCheck for years on cotton blend garments, including
broadcloths, oxford cloths and denim (I'm a field biologist with
a penchant for getting snagged on thorns, twigs, and barb wire fences).

I've rarely had a problem with it (i.e. discernible at more than 6"),
but you need to make it a very light application, JUST ONCE. Twice
makes it look like you tried to use nail polish or Elmer's glue-all,
and it's stiff and scratchy. Excess will come out of fabric with
rubbing alcohol.

The most important thing, particularly on loosely woven fabrics, is
not to try to saturate the fabric. Just lightly coat the edges.

And no, I've never had trouble ironing it. And yes, I do iron
field clothes fairly often, because they're also my teaching
clothes. ("Will someone please give Sue a hand over that fence, and
then everyone come here and try to identify the family of this
tree... ")

Kay Klier kl...@cobra.uni.edu

[Nancy Dooley]

In article <1995Jun12.2...@cobra.uni.edu> kl...@cobra.uni.edu writes:
>From: kl...@cobra.uni.edu
>Subject: Re: Fray check -- some questions
>Date: 12 Jun 95 20:54:15 -0500

>In article <3rimf6$1...@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, mme...@aol.com (Mmeahan) writes:
>> 1. Is Fray Check likely to show on a woven cotton (or maybe cotton blend)
>> fabric?
>> I realize that you can only find out by testing the garment, but if it's
>> not likely, I don't
>> want to waste my money and time.

>I've used FrayCheck for years on cotton blend garments, including
>broadcloths, oxford cloths and denim (I'm a field biologist with
>a penchant for getting snagged on thorns, twigs, and barb wire fences).

>I've rarely had a problem with it (i.e. discernible at more than 6"),
>but you need to make it a very light application, JUST ONCE. Twice
>makes it look like you tried to use nail polish or Elmer's glue-all,

It will show when you put it on, but once the garment is washed/dry cleaned,
you can't see it anymore.

Nancy Dooley

-- There is no love sincerer than the love of food. (George Bernard Shaw)

[AmberlyJoy]

...fraycheck likely to show on cotton
...can you iron over fraycheck

I have used Fraycheck religiously. It dries clear, and once dried, it is
permanent.
I have used it on everything from cotton to satin to silk and never had a
problem. You can iron over it and it will hold up over repeated washings.
One thing, however, you do not want to overuse it. Fray check does tend
to harden the fabric if used in large amounts. I usually squeeze Fray
check onto the end of a toothpick or stickpin and apply it this way.

[Cawley]

I use Fray Check all the time, especially when I am serging to seal the thread
ends. I also use it on ribbons to prevent fraying. I think you can use it
for your patch if you apply it only to the outside edges. I would squirt some
Fray Check on a scrap piece of paper and apply it with a toothpick. If you put
on too much it can soak in and be visible. It does not wash out once it is try,
and it is very difficult to get off when it is wet. It hasn't given me any
trouble when I iron over it.

Nancy's Notions or Clotilde's has an alternate product. If you don't have
these catalogues, I can get the 800 numbers for you.

Helen Cawley
University of Notre Dame

[Michelle A. Berteig]

Hi,

To answer your questions:

1. Yes, Fray check will show. It darkens the fabric.
2. You can iron over it.

Have fun!

-Michelle

[Mmeahan]

Thanks very much for your replies. I certainly did not want a repeat
of the burned-fabric episode.

I'll go get some tomorrow at the store.

Regards, Melinda

[Jennifer C. Sieminski]

Phillip Pepper recommends Fray Stoppa instead of Fray Check. It doesn't
discolor the fabric and dries much softer than the Fray Check does.

Jennifer in FL

[Barbara Price]

Cawley (Marit...@nd.edu) writes:
> I use Fray Check all the time, especially when I am serging to seal the thread
>

Iused an old nail polish bottle for my fray check, and apply it to
the fabric with the brush.It works fine.