How do I stop sweaters from unraveling when I cut them?
I’ve been watching a lot and reading tutorials on how to make over old sweaters by cutting and sewing different fabrics and lace to them but how do you stop the knit from unraveling
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You will need to re-hem the cut edge to keep it from unraveling.
Thank you. Can you just see across the cut end or do you actually need to fold it under and make a hem. Because that would seem to make it bulky
Fabric stabilizers make it really easy http://www.craftingfashion.com/2013/03/stabilizing-sweater-knit-fabric.html Are you using machine http://www.craftingfashion.com/2013/06/sewing-sweater-seams-sewing-machine.htmlor by hand add fabric meshhttps://www.seamwork.com/issues/2014/12/sew-a-cardigan
Hello, here are some methods for you to try
https://www.ehow.com/how_12118095_cut-knit-sweater-unraveling.html
Have you tried fabric glue? Sold in any fabric store or craft shop.