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Posted on: 4/26/08 1:54 PM ET
So, I know this was popular many years ago but I am wanting to fray the edges of my boucle on a blazer. What is the typical length of this frayed edge and would you add that length to the seam allowance or would you use the pattern as you would normally do?

I thought this would be an easy decision to make but I'm putting a lot of time into thinking about it. Any help would be appreciated. (As soon as I find my camera I'll send pictures)

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Posted on: 4/27/08 10:56 AM ET
In reply to okie2thdoc
Believe it or not, there are several ways of making fringe. I think it's really just a matter of using a method you like.

The one I use is to cut a width of bias fabric wider than the width of the finished fringe, plus a seam allowance. The bias is layered between the fashion fabric pieces as you sew the jacket, and when you turn it out the fringe will be exposed. Then you can take a small pocket comb and fluff it out.

After it's fluffed out I use a rotary cutter to neaten the edges.

The most recent issue of Threads has good idea - that is - use a serger to add a stitched edge tot he length of fabric. One edge is then stabilized and if you wanted to apply to fringe tot he op of the finished jacket (another method) it's easy to do. Of course with this trick you'll need to cover the serger thread with another trim.

I like to use a bias length because it makes fuller fringe since both the warp and weft threads are used. If cut on the straight grain one set of thread needs to be removed to make the fringe, and it won't be as full, and some of the colorway may be lost as well if more than one color is used in the fabric (like a plaid or multicolor boucle)

~Phyllis

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Posted on: 4/27/08 11:20 AM ET
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Great tip about using bias, Phyllis!
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