Reddit reviews Dritz 1674 Fray Check Liquid Seam Sealant, 0.75-Fluid Ounce (2-Count)
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Prevents fabric from fraying and secures thread endsGreat for sewing, quilting, home and crafting projectsWashable and dry cleanableThis package contains 2 bottles of 0.75 fl oz. of Dritz Fray CheckDritz Fray Check contains: n-Propanol, Nylon Terpolymer, Water
I use Fray Check and have had great results
I'd recommend using Fray Check; I've used it many times and it seems to work really well. You can find some here.
Don't know if you've heard of this before, but you might like it for big projects like this.
Btw, good job so far! ;)
You could check fray check. It's like putting clear nail polish on a run in hose. It'll seal the raw edge like a glue. Especially for small bits after you've finished construction. https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-1674-Liquid-Sealant-0-75-Ounce/dp/B000YQKIDY
Another option that one could implement from the very beginning of the build process is to sew with a different kind of seam. A flat felled seam is cleaner and stronger. It takes a smidge more time, but once you get used to it, it's not so bad. A French seam is also an option without a raw edge, but I think it's more work than needed. http://sewdelicious.com.au/2012/09/different-types-of-seams.html
I would put a bit of this on the stitching on the back side of the buttons:
https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-1674-Liquid-Sealant-0-75-Ounce/dp/B000YQKIDY
Just a little drop so it doesn't bleed through to the front, but it will old the stitches together and prevent the thread holding the button from coming undone.
I'm not OP and I just started cross stitching but fray check seems to work pretty well. It dries clear and hard.
I think it's a great idea to make your first pack with cheap ($$) stuff, and then spend money on later packs, once you've gained some knowledge, techniques, and preferences on what you like in a pack.
So, to address the other comments, presumably - I say, because I haven't tried it - you could use some fray-stop on your seams to help them hold. Maybe silicon seam sealer?
For the water, you could try and apply water resistance with a Wash in product, a spray, or some people do wash and spray after. If washing, I'd do it before constructing, spray could happen after, but I'm hypothesizing, as I haven't used either.
Probably should still use a trash compactor liner but it would help keeping the water from weighing your pack down.