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Step 10Tidy up fabric covering
22. Stretch fabric over the other side. For the opposite side, use your best judgment and trim away the excess before smoothing it out. This will make for the cleanest, straightest 'seam' on the back. Aim for a center line. Then, wrap the fabric around to cover the first side. The inside curve will probably need to be clipped to allow for more movement, otherwise, your attempt will just buckle. Another thing that may help is to use the bias. The bias is the 'angle' of the fabric weave. This means you're stretching the fabric at it's most stretchable point, rather than straight with the woven fibers.
23. Trim and glue. Now it's time to secure those pesky stray threads on the back. I used some fabric glue I had, but any kind of fray-check would be sufficient. The purpose of this step is just to keep the 'seam' from fraying with use. It shouldn't be needed as an adhesive, but probably can be used that way if you don't have a spray adhesive. Be carefuly, though, as some fabric glues react poorly to some fabrics and will mar your project. Do a test sample if you're uncertain.
23. Trim and glue. Now it's time to secure those pesky stray threads on the back. I used some fabric glue I had, but any kind of fray-check would be sufficient. The purpose of this step is just to keep the 'seam' from fraying with use. It shouldn't be needed as an adhesive, but probably can be used that way if you don't have a spray adhesive. Be carefuly, though, as some fabric glues react poorly to some fabrics and will mar your project. Do a test sample if you're uncertain.
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