tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post4771476391938589372..comments2023-08-09T04:26:24.037-06:00Comments on Pinstrosity: Flower PowerMarquettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112633611070405863noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-52968080096168046412012-12-10T02:20:42.597-07:002012-12-10T02:20:42.597-07:00use a lighter to quickly singe the edges, i make b...use a lighter to quickly singe the edges, i make bows for my daughter and thats how i keep the ribbon/fabric from fraying....and its FREE whats better? also dont cut circles, i use more ribbon than fabric but: use a washer (from the husbands stash or your local hardware store) that is the width of your ribbon, and cut a SEMI circle and have a square end. instead of trying to stitch even stitches fold the fabric/ribbon (like we used to make fans in school back and forth) and just push the needle and thread through, that will keep all your stitches straight, have about 4inches of slack so you can tie the thread together, i recommend using coat thread you know the heavy duty stuff, so when you tie it it wont break! this will show a little bit of what im talking about, but like i said i singe them with a lighter, or candle so i dont have a blister on my thumb for striking the lighter so many times ! and i also use the washer idea.... http://joyhager.blogspot.com/2011/04/quick-and-easy-ribbon-flowers_05.htmlfiregirl1138https://www.blogger.com/profile/07128200921324047654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-19816267051024818492012-10-23T12:46:29.798-06:002012-10-23T12:46:29.798-06:00Also, to make the middle of the flower more smooth...Also, to make the middle of the flower more smooth, notice how in the original pin, the edges of the folded circles are each caught up in a stitch. That helps each circle's edge to tuck neatly into the center, rather than flopping out. If that makes sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-43250903080599174612012-10-22T18:42:15.051-06:002012-10-22T18:42:15.051-06:00How about lightweight fusible interfacing on the b...How about lightweight fusible interfacing on the back of the fabric (before cutting out the petals)? That would both prevent fraying and make the fabric stiffer.hollymlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-10992095255210908282012-10-22T08:33:39.257-06:002012-10-22T08:33:39.257-06:00Cute! I like the last one! :) Lauren, they make...Cute! I like the last one! :) Lauren, they make a solution called "Fray check" and you can get it at craft stores in the sewing section. It comes in a little bottle and is inexpensive. You just put it wherever the fabric is fraying and it dries clear. Major lifesaver! Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776092366136828917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-39639887555068396922012-10-21T17:41:57.350-06:002012-10-21T17:41:57.350-06:00There are anti-fray products you can buy at fabric...There are anti-fray products you can buy at fabric/craft stores. I've seen them with cross-stitch supplies. Clear nail polish can work, or even fine glitter polish (with clear base) for a little shimmer, but it will result in very stiff, slightly shiny edges. Or you could just rock the shabby chic results.Randinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-23759374376413640012012-10-21T13:30:10.173-06:002012-10-21T13:30:10.173-06:00The originals might be laser cut or cut with a hot...The originals might be laser cut or cut with a hot knife and therefore less prone to fraying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6299578764487881408.post-21112596134603184362012-10-20T17:43:17.706-06:002012-10-20T17:43:17.706-06:00So what can you do to keep the edges from fraying?...So what can you do to keep the edges from fraying? As is, I doubt it would last long. But perhaps you could write it off as shabby chic?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17343533897787979118noreply@blogger.com