Heather Thomas provides helpful tips on how to utilize the fray in fabrics when making your quilt. Learn what fabrics fray better than others and see the many unique ways of incorporating fray into your pieces. Use these tips to add texture to your quilts.
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On the binding with fray, you said “tuck that in before binding down.” Is this a separate piece of frayed material?
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What kind of stitches to use when fabric is frayed? Is your sample added to make a large quilt?
Hello Tess,
You can use a standard straight stitch when fraying fabric, however you will want to shorten your stitch length to help ensure that the stitching stays in place and the fabric does not fray beyond the stitching.
Cheers,
Ashley
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