If you are looking for a simple way to finish the edges of your non-fraying substrates, this is it! The following tutorial will help you seal the edges of cork, leather, suede and vinyl. Many of the man-made substrates have a fabric backing which can still fray over time. Sealing the edges with paint ensures that you have a clean finish and won’t see any of that fraying. This tutorial is great for:
TUTORIAL
To get started, these are the Materials Needed (with affiliate links):
- Project – cork, leather, suede or vinyl
- Leather Paint- I used “Neutral” as an all-purpose clearcoat
- Paint Applicator – There are many out in the market and this works well for my needs as long as the post is clean and oiled well
- Cup/Dish – I use a simple bathroom cup which I can throw away later
- Emery board or Fine grit sandpaper
Click into the video ABOVE to view the full process.
TIP: In-between coats drying, I like to seal up the extra paint in a bag so that it doesn’t dry out. This allows me to maximize the paint and the paint has stayed wet for over a day for me.
I hope you enjoy this tutorial to make your projects look even MORE professional!
Happy Sewing,
Cristy
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