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How to hem a mesh tulle fabric that ravels?



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Gittu




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 9:26 pm
Any idea?
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amother
Alyssum


 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 9:54 pm
You need to use hem or bias tape
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Rappel




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 10:05 pm
I would put some sort of clear glue on the bottom of the tulle and call it a day.
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amother
Peach


 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 10:06 pm
Or clear nail polish might do the job
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Gittu




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 10:16 pm
amother Peach wrote:
Or clear nail polish might do the job

Has anyone tried it?
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happy7




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 11:20 pm
Can you finish it with a serger?
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groisamomma




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, May 22 2023, 11:22 pm
Burn the very tippy edges
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balance




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, May 23 2023, 1:24 am
A serger is your best bet.
If not, pass it very rapidly through a lighter flame which will melt the fibers just enough to stop it fraying.
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