tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post2481651388360738532..comments2024-03-21T02:23:17.088-07:00Comments on Shannon Sews: Does Fray Check Work? Fray Check Test + washing cotton rufflesShannon @FairfaceWashclothshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05802419492526806592noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-72221056258563620912018-02-13T01:33:48.157-08:002018-02-13T01:33:48.157-08:00Has anyone tried Frey Check on the edge of "c...Has anyone tried Frey Check on the edge of "cut to size" roller blinds, please?<br /><br />Does it show? Does it stop the freying?100dthmonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863886020978040504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-39162485770538329292013-08-15T10:51:12.413-07:002013-08-15T10:51:12.413-07:00Having never used edge/seam sealant, your analyses...Having never used edge/seam sealant, your analyses of the product was very interesting and thoroughly-researched... and I like the photos, which are a great finishing touch to the tutorial. Because your information was so helpful, I mentioned it in a recent post.toile la lahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062461404198265226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-77138445572718415252012-08-27T19:30:55.518-07:002012-08-27T19:30:55.518-07:00Thanks so much Dana! I figured if I was going to t...Thanks so much Dana! I figured if I was going to test it out, I'd share what I discovered! :)Shannon @FairfaceWashclothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802419492526806592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-89163475144236028822012-08-27T19:29:30.547-07:002012-08-27T19:29:30.547-07:00Thanks for the great tip Pam! Beats having to use ...Thanks for the great tip Pam! Beats having to use a ton of fray check on raw edges. I'll try cutting on the bias and see how it turns out!Shannon @FairfaceWashclothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802419492526806592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-91862432734611727462012-08-27T12:15:52.785-07:002012-08-27T12:15:52.785-07:00So cool that you did this! You did a very thorough...So cool that you did this! You did a very thorough job and it is interesting to see the results. I'm with you, time to experiment with ripped edges! Thanks!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435845550842991884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-73286815028069568692012-08-27T07:27:29.083-07:002012-08-27T07:27:29.083-07:00Try cutting your strips on the bias. This may be l...Try cutting your strips on the bias. This may be limited by the print of the fabric, since it will be diagonal to the design, so some stripes or one-way designs may not suit your taste, but solids will certainly be fine. Fraying will be very very limited. I've done this on many projects, from purses to ruffled clothing for my granddaughter. I find it a perfect solution when an unfinished pambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849412920321412531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-76837796236366000122012-07-10T16:45:44.328-07:002012-07-10T16:45:44.328-07:00Wow. What a great thing to share!!! Thanks for you...Wow. What a great thing to share!!! Thanks for your work and scientific approach to comparing the different edges. You ought to be paid by Consumer Reports.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-78386355571464069292011-12-15T21:07:58.332-08:002011-12-15T21:07:58.332-08:00Thank you so much for getting back to me about you...Thank you so much for getting back to me about your fray test!! :) So glad to hear fray check stays strong after washing!Shannon @FairfaceWashclothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802419492526806592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-7083568592406336772011-12-15T20:41:30.396-08:002011-12-15T20:41:30.396-08:00I guess I beat you to it - I made a sample and was...I guess I beat you to it - I made a sample and washed it several times without it looking like it was fraying at all. Looks like it works pretty well:-)<br /><br />Thanks for replying!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-17244698650693748242011-11-29T12:56:58.153-08:002011-11-29T12:56:58.153-08:00Hi! Thanks for your comment and great question! I ...Hi! Thanks for your comment and great question! I have not washed anything for more than a couple times, after using fray check. Such a good question. I've wondered how long-lasting fray check is myself. I will certainly let you know if I find out! :)Shannon @FairfaceWashclothshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802419492526806592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-73698226654355177782011-11-29T12:24:04.342-08:002011-11-29T12:24:04.342-08:00Great test! I was wondering if you found that the ...Great test! I was wondering if you found that the fray check lasted through many washings. I've read a couple of reviews that used it on jeans and found that they had to reapply it after a couple of washings. Denim is a little different than a lightweight cotton though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1748639399801058264.post-89231637694358098562011-05-24T14:29:22.516-07:002011-05-24T14:29:22.516-07:00what a cool test! this brings me right back to hig...what a cool test! this brings me right back to high school science fair projects. this would have been a fun one. hahahahEmily Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571061298648625346noreply@blogger.com