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would fray check work on jeans? (Moderated by Sharon1952)
Posted on: 6/24/09 11:31 AM ET
Have you ever used fray check on jeans?
I bought these new jeans with uh, stylish frayed "almost holes" in them becasue I was so desperate for some jeans that fit. But theyre a thin-ish fabric so Im worried that they'll fall apart in the wash.
Do you think fray check has a chance of making them hold together longer? (The frayed parts really arent patchable-- thats out.)
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I bought these new jeans with uh, stylish frayed "almost holes" in them becasue I was so desperate for some jeans that fit. But theyre a thin-ish fabric so Im worried that they'll fall apart in the wash.
Do you think fray check has a chance of making them hold together longer? (The frayed parts really arent patchable-- thats out.)
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Ana, the ripper
Posted on: 6/24/09 12:32 PM ET
In reply to anae
I have heard that Fray Block is softer than Fray Check when dry, although I haven't used it yet myself. You might want to try that instead, because Fray Check makes things really stiff and scratchy.
Posted on: 6/24/09 2:49 PM ET
I have mended a lot teen jeans where the holes are supposed to be there, and they don't want to discard them, but the jeans will get thin, stretch out, and fray.
Try this: with a piece of same weight denim fabric, on the INSIDE put a patch around the hole, cutting the same hole either before or after. Stitch close to the edges of the hole for re-inforcement, and outside that. Your hole can still stretch, but now it's double. Don't make the patch too large at places like the knee, or it may be harder to bend. Match your thread exactly for the outside, and it will blend in. Because jeans continually fade, the mending will look like it's supposed to be there.
You could use iron-on denim patches, also sewn for extra strength, but they are sometimes heavy.
You can also stitch a line around the hems to stop the fraying. My kids wore them long with sandals, so eventually the turned cuffs got fahionably "raggy" but the extra stitching held them together.
Try this: with a piece of same weight denim fabric, on the INSIDE put a patch around the hole, cutting the same hole either before or after. Stitch close to the edges of the hole for re-inforcement, and outside that. Your hole can still stretch, but now it's double. Don't make the patch too large at places like the knee, or it may be harder to bend. Match your thread exactly for the outside, and it will blend in. Because jeans continually fade, the mending will look like it's supposed to be there.
You could use iron-on denim patches, also sewn for extra strength, but they are sometimes heavy.
You can also stitch a line around the hems to stop the fraying. My kids wore them long with sandals, so eventually the turned cuffs got fahionably "raggy" but the extra stitching held them together.
Posted on: 6/25/09 11:44 AM ET
In reply to anae
From what you have described, I would put iron-on tricot (sold with interfacing) on the inside of the thin spots.
To use Fray Check and Fray Block you would need a paint brush to apply and I don't think it would provide one bit of stabilization. The products are sold to provide more of a lock so stitching does not come apart. If you had an actual hole in the jeans, you could apply either product around the perimeter so it does not get larger.
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To use Fray Check and Fray Block you would need a paint brush to apply and I don't think it would provide one bit of stabilization. The products are sold to provide more of a lock so stitching does not come apart. If you had an actual hole in the jeans, you could apply either product around the perimeter so it does not get larger.
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Posted on: 6/25/09 12:02 PM ET
I agree that fray check will make them stiff and yucky to wear. The iron-on tricot sounds like a good option, if you cut it round with no corners it should stay longer. The worse that can happen is it comes off eventually. Woven iron-on interfacing applied on the bias could also work?
Posted on: 6/25/09 5:16 PM ET
In reply to BrianSews
I have no idea where to find iron on tricot interfacing, though that sounded the most promising.
I leaked fray block generously around the "holes" and so far, its not horrible. It dried with an ever so slight wave around the edges. I'll let you guys know what happens in the wash.
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I leaked fray block generously around the "holes" and so far, its not horrible. It dried with an ever so slight wave around the edges. I'll let you guys know what happens in the wash.
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Ana, the ripper
Posted on: 6/25/09 5:34 PM ET
In reply to anae
Quote: anae
I have no idea where to find iron on tricot interfacing, though that sounded the most promising.
I leaked fray block generously around the "holes" and so far, its not horrible. It dried with an ever so slight wave around the edges. I'll let you guys know what happens in the wash.
I have no idea where to find iron on tricot interfacing, though that sounded the most promising.
I leaked fray block generously around the "holes" and so far, its not horrible. It dried with an ever so slight wave around the edges. I'll let you guys know what happens in the wash.
I believe I did state that iron-on (fusible) tricot is sold with interfacing.
However, I did not explain that interfacing is sold where fabric is sold.
If you are not familiar with sewing, ask a clerk for assistance.
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OLD CHINESE PROVERB: I HEAR & I FORGET; I SEE & I REMEMBER; I DO & I UNDERSTAND.
Posted on: 6/28/09 9:00 PM ET
In reply to PattiAnnJ
Update.
The jeans are still in one piece after washing and drying them. The fray check is so soft though. I dont know if its helping or not. Time will tell. Seems like I'll get a few wearings out of them at least.
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The jeans are still in one piece after washing and drying them. The fray check is so soft though. I dont know if its helping or not. Time will tell. Seems like I'll get a few wearings out of them at least.
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Ana, the ripper
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