Clear nail polish is one of the better choices as well. Most women have it in their bedrooms or make-up kits so it is free to use until you run out and it is always handy to find. You can stop the fabric from fraying by sewing overcasting stitches by hand. This technique involves sewing around the edge of the fabric to create a finished look and prevent fraying. We wrote a dedicated post on sewing jeans buttonholes if you would like to read more about that but here are the main tips for how to sew a jeans buttonhole:

The name for this technique makes it sound way more formal and complex than it is. These seams are strong, making them perfect for denim, bedding, shirts, skirts, and clothes that will be used and washed often. Plus, they’re decorative enough to work well with lightweight silk fabrics.The length of the actual drying time will vary for you. The type of fabric, the environment in your room and other factors will either speed up or slow the drying time down. Each situation should be a bit different. Always, always stabilize the area where you are installing the buttonhole. You are piercing that area with a needle and thread many times over and you are asking for a frayed mess without it. Tear away stabilizer is a good option for areas that are not otherwise interfaced. You will need to pull on the threads along the cut edges to loosen the fibers and create the desired amount of fraying. With a little bit of effort, you can easily achieve the perfect frayed edge. But be patient! It can take some time for the fraying to really get started, but if you’re patient and let the fabric do its thing, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful, delicate frayed edges. Fabric sealants are available in both spray and liquid forms. They work by creating a barrier that prevents the fabric from fraying. Sealants can be applied before or after sewing, and they’re typically transparent, so they won’t affect the appearance of your project.

Grime guards are a stretchy cloth cover for the edge of your embroidery hoop. Because they cover all the fabric edges, they lessen the chances of fraying from frequent handling. If you are a sewer, try making your own grime guards from any lightweight fabric scraps. Reasons for Embroidery Thread Fraying or UnravelingYou can use a sewing machine to create stitching that functions similarly to those produced by sergers. Note: you’ll likely need to use special feet, like overcast presser feet, to achieve the desired goal. I can’t vouch for the effectiveness of this idea, but I’ve read that treating thread with hair conditioner will help calm unruly fibers. The conditioner supposedly does not leave a residue or damage cloth or floss. Just dampen your thread and let it dry before use. Separate floss threads for heavier work The way I personally prefer to edge my fabric, however, is tape. If you wanted the cheapest option, sellotape works, but masking doesn’t leave any residue. It’s fast to apply, is super cheap, and works just as well (if not better) than the other options on our list.