5 Methods to Stop Cross Stitch Fabric Fraying

If you are fed up with the edges of your fabric fraying on your cross stitch projects then I have 5 methods you can use to stop it!
I'll also discuss whether you even need to prepare the edges of your fabric; I don't think it's always necessary!

00:00 Start
00:36 Do you always need to prepare the edges of your fabric?
01:15 Reasons to prepare fabric edges
02:05 Method 1: fraying
02:50 Method 2: pinking shears
04:15 Method 3: tape
05:38 Method 4: sewing
07:15 Method 5: seam sealants (general)
08:31 Seam sealants - liquid plastic
09:58 Seam sealants - fabric glues
11:06 Summary of what I prefer

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