of the edges of it to keep it soft and flimsy...last time I tried to add a silky ribbon border, it seemed to stiff and wouldn't flow properly...appreciate the help

Camy why not buy some satin blanket binding & bind it with that. *

just a rolled hem..??/? don't know if it is correct english ..

you could put points on it out of the same material
or use other materal for points

I'd just turn under once and stitch--Use one of your stretch utility stitches. It's gonna take some time tho. . . about 5 minutes :)

Microfleece? I think a backing rolled over would work. I have used the microfleece and found it was not as delicate as I thought it would be but my overcast or blanket stitch didn't seem to work. Maybe I didn't have the correct tension or something since it works well on regular fleece.

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

I think that is what it is....This doesn't need a backing...its usable on both sides and just as soft on the back....its an edging im needing...unravels so cant do the strippings....

by peggy 11 Jul 2009

My last microfleece, I just single folded the edge and did a zigzag stitch. I tested several adjustments before I finished the actual blanket. Curved the corners for easy sewing.

Good question; pretty fabric.
Have fun!
Jacqueline

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

Iv'e been sitting in the chair wrapped up in it cause it is so soft and warm

I do roll over binding myself. that is when you leave a 1" or more material on the backing an roll it over to the front to make your binding. I have bought binding to put on quilts but have not mastered the technique of putting it on with my machine yet so roll over is so easy to me.
good luck I know what ever you choose it will be great.

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

I did play with that idea, but it seemed awful thick for a binder...

Looks like a heavy flannel...watch that you don't stretch one side more than the other!!! I wouldn't use a cotton or satin binding...maybe a soft knit double fold OR as the others have said a self fabric!!!

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

No its not flannel..seems like I will probably have to do the rolled fabric because of the thickness.

If this is a fleece-type fabric that doesn't fray, just bind like a quilt. You can cut out the strip approximately 2 1/2" wide, sew to one side and turn over and sew on the other. You don't need to turn in a hem allowance as it doesn't fray. I saw this in one of my quilting mags.

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

oh my goodness....Did I give you a WELCOME TO CUTE...anyhow, it does pull apart almost gently tears like a tear away stabilizer...so I cab't do what you are suggesting....it has to be sewed around somehoe..

does this material ravel? if not - why not do about a two inch fringe?

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

it does pull apart

cut some 2 inch strips from this fabric and use that for your binding. Same softness, same colors. You could also just roll the edges and do a rolled hem....

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

I kindof folded the material like it would be with the strips, but it seems like a really thick edge...I think the rolled hem is what I am going to have to do...the material has a little stretch to it one way whereas the other barely gives...with my luk on this one, I will probably have one side longer zthan the other...

I would just cut it 1/2inch by 2inch strips and then tie 2 pieces together to make a fringe

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

I cannot do a fringe because it pulls and shredds apart a little...

I'll have to check and see what would work for you. Maybe some piping or homemade binding very small thou of something that is soft as well.

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

I am not that good enough to do my own and keep it straight...leave that to the pros....I know, thats how they got to be that way...practice....

Cute fabric ! try to do edge against edge perhaps :o)*

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by camylow 11 Jul 2009

thank you...it is somewhat thick

here it is...soft as rabbit fur

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by marjialexa 11 Jul 2009

Oh, cute, cute, cute!! I think I'd go for just a blanket stitch on the edges for trim, if it's that fleece type fabric, or like the girls said, self edges out of the same material. When is it coming to my house? Hee hee hee, hugs, Marji

by camylow 11 Jul 2009

it was on sale for 30% off and I just couldn't resist....cute boys designs also....let's see how big do you need that!!!! I can't remember what this is called but it would be a wonderful thung for someone with fibromalagee...