Rick Rack question

The ends probably need to be turned under-----or at least the end on top. The sides will not fray, and yes you can straight stitch right down the middle of the long dimension.

HTH..... sounds like a fun party!!

Pat

Hi Ellen!

Sounds like a fun party!

I used to put rick rack on all my stuff back in the 60s :) !!=20

Yes the ends will fray, so I would cut it so that I could turn it under in a way it didn't show and then finish the seam sewing over the folded end to lock it in place. That is, cut enough off so that when folded under the bottom piece 'matches' the direction of the top piece and doesn't show. =20

=46or added durability to the edge, can then sew up & down the edge 'end' of the rick rack as well if you wish.

-Irene=20

-------------- You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.=20

--Mae West=20

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If it's like the old cotton rick rack, yes, it will fray. If you don't want to turn the end under, you could try a tiny bit of FrayBlock or other "anti-fray" treatment... in this instance, I'd probably dab it on, let it dry and then cut through the blob.

If it's wider than baby rickrack, you probably want to use two rows of stitching to put the rickrack on... keeps the rickrack from folding up in the middle in the wash. I know they say the new stuff won't, but I spent too much of my childhood trying to iron folded-up rickrack back flat on aprons and such.

Kay

You all gave me such great advice that I thought I'd just reply in one big....

...THANK YOU!

I've avoided buying an embroidery machine so far, but those who have them say they are such FUN!

Sounds like the party favours will be the highlight of the bash! Enjoy! :)

What embroidery machine did you get? And did you have some lessons with it? I am always asking questions about these things, while I am trying to decide if I want a stand-alone embroidery machine to back up the Pfaff I have. Emily