IPv6Freely 2082 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 What would be the correct fabric to order if I was going to sew some stripes onto a shell? I assume nylon of some sort. And are the edges just surged or is there a better way to keep them from fraying? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JunkyardAthletic 497 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 420D Nylon Edges aren't serged, but folded over, then straight stitch sewn. On a commercial machine, they make folders that take in the fabric for you. So, say you want a 3" stripe and have a 1/4" folder, you cut the stripe to 3 1/2", feed through the machine and it will fold and sew 1/4". Flip it over and do the same, then, you'll straight stitch it onto your pant shell. Largest stripe on bottom, smaller on top if doing multiple colors. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2082 Report post Posted August 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, JunkyardAthletic said: 420D Nylon Edges aren't serged, but folded over, then straight stitch sewn. On a commercial machine, they make folders that take in the fabric for you. So, say you want a 3" stripe and have a 1/4" folder, you cut the stripe to 3 1/2", feed through the machine and it will fold and sew 1/4". Flip it over and do the same, then, you'll straight stitch it onto your pant shell. Largest stripe on bottom, smaller on top if doing multiple colors. Fantastic, thank you sir! Exactly what I needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
