kaydano
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My seams are starting to fray on the backside. A couple have torn loose. It is no longer under warranty. Anyone dealt with this before?
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Mod Podge will also workIf none of the good ideas above work then go to a sewing supply store (or that section in Walmart) any but some anti-fray "glue." It's flexible after it dries, doesn't stain or cause the area to be glossy and should stop the fraying. It's made for clothes which don't have the same amount of force working on them (unless you're in the south ) but it could work.
Most of the exposed edges on woven synthetic fabrics like Sunbrella and Surelast will fray if the pieces are not cut with a hot knife. Any edge not folded under twice and sewn will eventually fray unless it is cut this way. I went over the exposed edges on the underside of my cover on my 2017 Bennington with a hot knife to keep this from happening. The canvas shops most likely know better, especially when making a cover out of Sunbrella which runs about $25/yard.
It's a hot knife some special tool?
Kay do you have any pics? Trying to picture the problem. My original cover was kind of a vinyl blend material but it never frayed. Lasted 11/12 yrsMy seams are starting to fray on the backside. A couple have torn loose. It is no longer under warranty. Anyone dealt with this before?
Wow that hot knife is a pretty cool tool!
I just saw these posts, but already fixed my frayed edges a couple hours ago. I used one of these... Had one lying around the house. Worked great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G...hter+torch&dpPl=1&dpID=41yp9sGvvCL&ref=plSrch
Thanks for all the help!!! You guys are the best.