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How to align a Pattern Grain Line & Fabric Grain

10/28/2012

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It can be very frustrating to have a t-shirt or pair of pants only to find that the seam twists forward or a skirt that just doesn't hang correctly.  This is all a result of the pattern not placed correctly of the fabric grain.

Fabric grain affects the drape or how the fabric will hang.  After making the investment in fabric/trims/thread/patterns/etc, not to mention the time & effort to sew, cutting out the fabric on the correct grain is an essential step to getting a successful finished project.  

I have used for many years a rather simple method to determine grain & place the grain line of the pattern piece... making use of fabric selvage is the key.  This photo shows several examples of fabric selvage or the sides of the fabric.  
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Examples of Fabric Selvage
New to the tutorials page is a quick & easy way to line up both fabric grain & then match the patterns grain line.

Go to Lining up Pattern on Grain Tutorial or click on the image on right to view the tutorial...
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