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Why edges fray
Short answer: Because an edge is where the fabric ends, with no neighbours left to hold on. Rubbing therefore pulls f...
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Binding against rib edge
Short answer: A binding is a narrow strip of fabric laid around the edge, while a rib edge is a knitted band that pul...
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Coverstitch on an edge
Short answer: Coverstitch sews two parallel lines on the right side and a covering chain on the inside. It is the sea...
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Why the edge of a tank top does not fray
Short answer: Knitted fabric is made of loops, not of crossing threads. When it is cut, the loops do not fall apart t...
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Knitted edges against cut edges
Short answer: A knitted edge is finished straight from the machine and cannot fray. A cut edge has to be sewn, bound ...
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Why a knit rolls at the edge
Short answer: A single-layer knit curls at the edge because the front and back pull differently. When the edge is fre...
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