Keeping fabric from fraying

[Tikiguayo]

For the second time I'm running into an issue with "loosely" woven fabric fraying after the first fitting... When I remove basting stitches.  Is there a technique to mitigate this issue?

[pfaff260]

Sufficient inlay and perhaps pinking shears.

[Schneiderfrei]

If its really bad it might be worth overcasting the edge, or even zigzag.

As a matter of fact, having done so, they might not need any other finishing.

[theresa in tucson]

You might try some lightweight fusible tricot interfacing to stabilize the edges.

[Hendrick]

You could also try some sprayable starch,used to do that with "chanel type" fabrics...

[Tikiguayo]

I did a couple of tests on some scraps and I went with serging. Crisis averted!

[Hendrick]

Happy sewing!

[Greger]

Tailors of old overcast by hand or blanket stitched by hand the edges. This helps the young apprentice to develop even length stitches and speed. not to mention, eye balling skills.

[Hendrick]

Not to mention a much more flexible seam, especially on fluffy ,materials...

[Tikiguayo]

I need to practice my blanket stitching, so I will try when I start on the sleeves.

Tailors of old overcast by hand or blanket stitched by hand the edges. This helps the young apprentice to develop even length stitches and speed. not to mention, eye balling skills.