BjP said... Nice review and your DD is such a cutie! Actually, I had no idea KS made patterns like this, but then I have no grandchildren yet so just hadn't looked. It looks very nice and you worked through all the challenges! 12/15/05 10:20 PM
Seamingly Simple said... Textile Outfitters recommends searing the edges of Supplex by running the cut edges *quickly* through a candle flame. You have to hold the fabric edge tight while you do this, so it doesn't shrink (practice on some scraps first). I have done this and it virtually eliminated the fraying. I hope this helps your next project! 12/16/05 9:02 AM
pterion said... Thanks, MA, for the tip! I'm going to try that! 12/16/05 9:35 AM
Nice review and your DD is such a cutie! Actually, I had no idea KS made patterns like this, but then I have no grandchildren yet so just hadn't looked. It looks very nice and you worked through all the challenges!
12/15/05 10:20 PM
Textile Outfitters recommends searing the edges of Supplex by running the cut edges *quickly* through a candle flame. You have to hold the fabric edge tight while you do this, so it doesn't shrink (practice on some scraps first). I have done this and it virtually eliminated the fraying. I hope this helps your next project!
12/16/05 9:02 AM
Thanks, MA, for the tip! I'm going to try that!
12/16/05 9:35 AM