- 1). Cut the edges of chiffon fabric with the pinking shears to prevent fraying. Pinking shears create a zigzag edge, which prevents the delicate chiffon fibers from unraveling. Cut the chiffon fabric edges before or after you sew seams -- both techniques work equally well.
- 2). Apply a liquid seam sealant along the edges of chiffon embellishments. Squeeze out a thin bead of seam sealant along the fabric edge and allow it to dry completely. The sealant drys clear and keeps the fibers from fraying.
- 3). Sew a zigzag stitch along the edge of chiffon fabric using a thread that matches the fabric color. You can also use a serger sewing machine to serge the edge of chiffon fabric with an overlock stitch, if you desire. Use these options when the fabric edge is not visible (in a seam allowance, for example).
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