Method:
I have read about beeswax being used to prevent fraying
(I used this on velvet when making a pouch and it worked well.) However
this will wash out with any sort of heat (as in washing). Also I found
that beeswax 'stained' the front of the material.
I had some fabric glue (wash proof) and thought I would try this.
- I placed the glue on the back of the material (linen in this case) to reduce the 'staining' visible on the front
- I made slashes on the bias (Pics 1 and 3) and
on the straight grain (pics 2 and 4), to compare the amount of fraying
by cutting alone
- I rubbed each of the slashes roughly with my fingernail for 30 seconds to simuate 'wear and tear'.
Below are the results of my experiment.
1. top: single slash on bias - no fabric glue/ 2 slashes on bias - fabric glue. (from back)
2. top: single slash on straight - no fabric glue/ single slash on bias - fabric glue. (from back)
3. top right: single slash on bias - no fabric glue/ below and left:2 slashes on bias - fabric glue. (from front)
4. top: single slash on straight - no fabric glue/ single slash on bias - fabric glue. (from front)