applique fraying

[Hulamoon]

Here's a link to what my next project will be...should I use a raw edge on this?
Does this look hard?

I remember that because I mentioned not to sew it too close to the edge. I agree with Sharyn that that might be part of the problem with your zig;zag. Plus it could of been wider or use a blanket stitch.

With your leaves I'm quessing that you with be using a quilting cotton( which is a tighter weave) and fusible web. I think you will be fine with it.