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    Raw edge applique problem

    Hi,
    I'm doing a halloween wallhanging with raw edge applique method.
    I've used a fuible on all the pieces and used a small satin sitch around all the edges.
    In some places the stitching is causing the fabric to fray and pull away from the stitches.
    I've never had this happen before!
    Can anyone offer suggestions about this?
    Thanks!

    from the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY
    Gammill Classic Plus w/IQ

    #2
    what kind of fusible are you using
    what width is the satin stitch
    what thread are you using
    what needle size what stabilizer
    Teri

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      #3
      I used heat and bond lite
      stitch is 1.5 x .3 (#354 on Bernina 630)
      used invisible thread
      didn't check the needle size
      stablizer is pellon tear away
      Teri

      Quilting is a Beautiful & Complicated Art!

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        #4
        I often use 'Heat and Bond Lite' and have never had that problem. I use a stitch width (I'm not a Bernina user) that's wide enough for the needle to come down several threads into the appliqued shape. I have never used invisible thread because I actually want to edge treatment to show.
        From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood

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          #5
          maybe I didn't use a wide enough stitch width... thanks
          From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood

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            #6
            It may be the needle is too big a gauge, especially with a very light fusible web that doesn't fully fuse the threads (use the 60 or 70 weight sharps). Some invisible threads can cause problems. Polyester by Superior or Sulky is better for that than nylon, which is often heavier and tougher so it pulls, if you really want to use invisible. I've found the bottom line or 100 wt YLI silk looks wonderful...almost invisible and doesn't pull at all. The other thing that can cause that is too loose a weave of the applique material. I have had that happen early in my applique work and ended up using a little liquid stitch (applied with a toothpick or bamboo skewer) to stop the fraying and then I did a visible satin stitch edge covering, which wasn't what I intended at first, but it looked fine and saved my project. If you use the right needle and thread combination, and if your weave is dense enough, you often can get away with really narrow stitch width. If the weave is not dense enough, it helps to widen your stitch. Hope this helps. Cheers, BJ

            "Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
            Betty Jo

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              #7
              yes, is sure does help. I do have fray stop so I'll use that and try go back like you did and do a wider visible stitch around the problem parts.
              Thanks so much!

              "Neglect not the gift that is within you..." -1 Timothy 4:14
              Betty Jo

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