Frayed Flashes

[Kilt-alope]

hey, I have 2 pairs of flashes, but the bottom edges are fraying, they are rather new though. should I get a bottle of fray-check, cut the rough edges off and glue the new edges in place? or are frayed edges supposed to be a good thing on kilt flashes? I prefer the look of the crisp clean cut edge over the fuzzy look they have now, but diddn't know if it was a 'popular thing' for them to look 'broken in'?
I ask because I have some OA sashes, I like them for some occasions bright white, and sometimes starched but I have other 'work' sashes that are weathered, they show how much 'work they have been through' and never get washed. It wouldn't surprise me if flashes are like sashes in that respect.

[Baldybrown]

I used a low flame from a barbecue lighter. Just run the flame over the edge quickly. I've also decided to order some real garters and tie them on in stead of the imitation ones we're talking about. I think (and of course, it's just my opinion) that they look more classy and less costumy (is that a word?) than the flashes put on a stretchy Velcro band. That being said, I will continue to wear my 'flashes' until my garters arrive.

[Mirthlesstroll]

You can trim the edges and use fray-check if you want a crisp, non fuzzy look. Just don't use a lot at once - it will bleed through the fabric and show.
I like the crisp look on flashes.

[Chas]

I thought that they were supposed to have "fringe" to them.

Regards

Chas

[creagdhubh]

I too like the crisp look on the flash-style of garters. Chas, we are referring to the bits of wool, silk, or grosgrain material, attached to elastic garters - not the traditional garter ties, that yes, are indeed supposed to have fringing. I simply trim the edges occassionally with very sharp, sewing scissors, however, I only do this from time to time, as my flashes do not fringe that badly - I wear the "double" flashes from Lochcarron, when I am not wearing traditional garter ties. The former are made of a lightweight wool - I do not, or ever have, wear tartan flashes.

Cheers,

[Chas]

Chas, we are referring to the bits of wool, silk, or grosgrain material, attached to elastic garters - not the traditional garter ties, that yes, are indeed supposed to have fringing. I simply trim the edges occassionally with very sharp, sewing scissors, however, I only do this from time to time, as my flashes do not fringe that badly - I wear the "double" flashes from Lochcarron, when I am not wearing traditional garter ties. The former are made of a lightweight wool - I do not, or ever have, wear tartan flashes.Cheers,

Kyle, I too was talking about the tartan flashes, but I too have never worn them. From day go, I have always used garter ties.

Regards

Chas

[creagdhubh]

Kyle, I too was talking about the tartan flashes, but I too have never worn them. From day go, I have always used garter ties.

Regards

Chas

Gotcha, sorry mate!

Cheers,