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    You are here: Home / Tools & Tips / Quick Tip: How to Keep Canvas or Burlap from Fraying

    Quick Tip: How to Keep Canvas or Burlap from Fraying

    Last Updated: April 26, 2022 | Published: April 21, 2015 | By: Laura | 10 Comments | Filed Under: Crafts, DIY Projects, Tools & Tips

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    I know it’s been kind of quiet around here lately. I’ve been struggling to finish a DIY project I started for Baby G’s nursery several weeks ago. You see, I’m making something that requires sewing burlap or canvas material.

    sewing burlap

    I chose a thin canvas-like material to start with and it didn’t work out at all. Too thin and frayed too easily. Then I switched to drop cloth (canvas), thinking that it would be perfect. But when I started sewing it, the edges would fray and unravel, meaning my sewing was quickly falling apart. The stitches wouldn’t hold the fabric together. So, I had to figure out a quick solution, find new material or scrap the project altogether.

    How to Keep Burlap or Canvas from Fraying

    I decided that I wanted to find a quick solution, and I did! So, I thought I’d share it with you in case you ever find the need to sew canvas. And I imagine it would work well for burlap, too!

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    Enter –> Mod Podge. Yes, the stuff you use to seal a stencil before painting over it, or the stuff you use to adhere and seal fabric on a board. Aha! That was my lightbulb moment. I thought about how I used Mod Podge to seal my “Scrappy” Pumpkin Fall Decor blocks and it occurred to me that this technique would work in this situation too.

    How to Keep Burlap or Canvas from Fraying

    All you need is a small brush and some Mod Podge. Dip the brush in the gluey substance and run it along the cut edge of your canvas or burlap. Just a thin line along the edge will do!

    How to Keep Burlap or Canvas from Fraying

    Once it dries, this holds it all in place and allows you to sew it without unraveling. Yay! I was able to continue working on my project and am hopefully close to being finished. I can’t wait to reveal the final project.

    Any guesses for what I’m making?? πŸ™‚ (See what I made here.)

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    Comments

    1. Mackenzie Strawn

      January 09, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Does this remain if washed?

      Reply
    2. Leisa

      September 25, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Awesome!! Thanks!!!

      Reply
    3. Ashley

      May 19, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      Hi there! Visiting from Whimsy Wednesday. This is a very useful tip! Thanks so much for sharing it!

      Reply
    4. Meredith @ The Palette Muse

      May 02, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Mod Podge saves the day again! What a great tip, and I know whatever you’re working on will be so cute when it’s done!

      Reply
      • Laura

        June 26, 2015 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks Meredith! My project reveal … https://theturquoisehome.com/2015/04/diy-plush-deer-head/

        Reply
    5. valarie

      April 22, 2015 at 9:36 am

      This tip came just in the nick of time for me, thank you soooo much!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 28, 2015 at 11:24 pm

        Oh good! I’m so glad!!

        Reply
    6. Pamela Smith

      April 22, 2015 at 8:58 am

      Not sure what you are making, but love the tip! I have often wondered how others would sew or work with burlap without it fraying! I will be giving this a try! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Laura

        April 22, 2015 at 8:59 am

        I can’t believe I hadn’t tried this before. It works great. Thanks for stopping by!!

        Reply

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