I’m working on my homecoming dress for school and I wanted to sew lots of tiny satin squares on chiffon (the skirt) to get a mosaic effect. I dont have time to sew all the edges of the squares, so I dont know how to stop the fabric from fraying. I’m not sure if there is even a way in existence to do this, but if anyone knows, I could really use some help. Thanks so much!!

Nov 15, 2009, 01.59 AM by michaelakathryn

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    Nov 15, 2009, 12.09 PMby katexxxxxx

    It takes very little more time to sew the edges down so that they don’t fray than it does to do it with a straight stitch, especially on your chosen fabric combination, which is going to have to be done slowly and carefully anyway,

    Use a temporary quilter’s basting spray on the back of each square: place it on the chiffon. Use a machine embroidery hoop, and hoop up your square and chiffon with a light weight stabiliser of the type that vanishes when you iron it. use your machine to satin stitch the square in place. This is a standard way of doing this type of applique on light weight fabrics.

    There are lots of different stabilizers available, and you will need to do a bit of research and experimenting to find the one that works best for you. google for machine embroidery stabilizers and have fun. :)

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    Nov 21, 2009, 04.09 AMby michaelakathryn

    Thanks so much! This is my first really big sewing project, and this is gonna help lots! =D

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    Nov 23, 2009, 09.11 PMby oscarthegrouch108

    kate’s way is great, and will give you great results.

    i was thinking that if you wanted a different texture, maybe try using pinking shears? it will give the edge a zigzag cut, and the project a unique texture. i’d still do the basting spray and stabilizer, but if the edges are pinked, you can try a different stitch (a decorative one?).

    either way, do a couple test swatches. i can’t wait to see the end result!

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    Nov 28, 2009, 04.02 AMby michaelakathryn

    Thanks for the advice! Would you happen to know if stabilizer and basting spray are expensive? im on a budget and i cant spend a whole lot of money.. so im trying to keep everything kinda simple

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    Nov 28, 2009, 11.27 AMby katexxxxxx

    They are, relatively speaking. Here: http://www.nancysnotions.com/p2p/searchResults.do?method=view&search=basic&keyword=basting+spray&sortby=newArrivals&page=1 http://www.nancysnotions.com/product/supplies/stabilizers/iron+away+super+film+stabilizer+12%22+x+5-1-2+yd.do

    On the other hand, you are going to have a hellish job doing this without them! One can of spray should be enough.

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