Just came across this and thank you! So many people talk about grain lines but I have had trouble finding a easy to understand explanation if no selvage is there. Will definitely save this video can see I will be referring back :)
Thank you, thank you for this video! Very clear yet detailed for a beginner like me! I'm working with a bunch of scraps with a print on it and didn't know how to determine where the lengthwise grain was.
I spent hours last night faffing about with a ruler and scissors trying to find the grain on my fabric. I wish I had thought to look here instead! Thank you
7 years and things have gotten worse, clothes, bedsheets, literally any finished product with all the raw fabric and work already inside it is still cheaper than just simple fabric by the yard. Just found this out recently.. Sewing is an expensive hobby.
Hi Penny! Glad you like the video. There are three indicators of the straight of grain in the case of jersey. 1: The crosswise grain (perpendicular to the selvage) typically stretches more than the lengthwise grain (parallel to the selvage.) 2: The knit rows that go in an up and down direction on the right side of the fabric (the stockinette stitch side) is the same direction as the lengthwise grain. 3: Take a snip into your fabric and see if you can pull on a single thread to make a "run" in your fabric, just like a "run" in a pair of pantyhose. That "run" is your straight of grain. Keep in mind that this third method does not work with all jerseys, but definitely give it a try! Hope this helps!
+Emanuela Davis Sometimes it is not so easy to tell the right side from the wrong side, especially in your situation. I would suggest to declare a side THE right side (in your opinion) and keep it consistent with all the pieces to your project. No one is going to know the difference!
In the first example you were able to rip the fabric apart easily going both vertically and horizontally does that mean either direction can be the straigh of grain and you get to decide which one to stick to or am I missing something?
+Sandra Araujo If you watch the video at the 3:15 mark I go into distinguishing what are the lengthwise and crosswise grains. It is very helpful to know the difference between the two. In most garment sewing you cut your fabric pieces by following the "Straight of Grain" arrows on the sewing pattern pieces. Typically, these arrows refer to the lengthwise grain, this is because the crosswise grain is usually stretchier than the lengthwise. We want the crosswise to go AROUND the body so the garment will fit better once sewn. We always need a bit of stretch! But don't over stress about matching the Straight of Grain arrows with the lengthwise grain each and every time. It is a good rule of thumb to do it but it is not a make or break decision. Keep in mind that certain pattern pieces (like facings, collars, etc.) don't necessarily need to follow the lengthwise grain because they don't stretch around the body. Which in turn can help conserve your fabric yardage and allow you to match more important pieces to the lengthwise grain, such as the bodice FRONT and BACK. Good luck with your sewing!
Thank you for clear, concise instruction
Finally!!! someone who decided to show what each section was, where it was at and how to find it. thank you so very much!!!
Just came across this and thank you! So many people talk about grain lines but I have had trouble finding a easy to understand explanation if no selvage is there. Will definitely save this video can see I will be referring back :)
Thank you, thank you for this video! Very clear yet detailed for a beginner like me! I'm working with a bunch of scraps with a print on it and didn't know how to determine where the lengthwise grain was.
I spent hours last night faffing about with a ruler and scissors trying to find the grain on my fabric. I wish I had thought to look here instead! Thank you
SUPER helpful. I took apart a fabric hat to see how it was made, and make it in another fabric. It has curves, so I needed to know this info. Thanks!
Thank you!!! I’ve been thrifting some fabric, and really needed this so I can cut out my pattern.
Excellent video, clear, concise and informative! thank you!
Thank you! Super helpful and super clear for us visual auditory learners :)
so helpful!!! I was using a sheet to make a shirt, lol, it was cheaper by the yard than fabric
7 years and things have gotten worse, clothes, bedsheets, literally any finished product with all the raw fabric and work already inside it is still cheaper than just simple fabric by the yard. Just found this out recently.. Sewing is an expensive hobby.
Thank You!! Excellent video!
Thank you! This was very helpful
Very nice loved the tips
Good job
great video...very clear and helpful...I am a new sewer..best wishes Bill
love this
BRILL Thank you
My fabric isn't tearable so i pulled the string and the line is crooked! How do i square it up? Thanks!
hi thanks for your video - any further suggestions for jersey knit fabric = I have 3 mts of jersey knit without any selvage edges?
Hi Penny! Glad you like the video. There are three indicators of the straight of grain in the case of jersey. 1: The crosswise grain (perpendicular to the selvage) typically stretches more than the lengthwise grain (parallel to the selvage.) 2: The knit rows that go in an up and down direction on the right side of the fabric (the stockinette stitch side) is the same direction as the lengthwise grain. 3: Take a snip into your fabric and see if you can pull on a single thread to make a "run" in your fabric, just like a "run" in a pair of pantyhose. That "run" is your straight of grain. Keep in mind that this third method does not work with all jerseys, but definitely give it a try! Hope this helps!
How do you know which is the right side of solid color fabric that has been already cut and you have no selvage edge ? thanks
+Emanuela Davis Sometimes it is not so easy to tell the right side from the wrong side, especially in your situation. I would suggest to declare a side THE right side (in your opinion) and keep it consistent with all the pieces to your project. No one is going to know the difference!
In the first example you were able to rip the fabric apart easily going both vertically and horizontally does that mean either direction can be the straigh of grain and you get to decide which one to stick to or am I missing something?
+Sandra Araujo If you watch the video at the 3:15 mark I go into distinguishing what are the lengthwise and crosswise grains. It is very helpful to know the difference between the two. In most garment sewing you cut your fabric pieces by following the "Straight of Grain" arrows on the sewing pattern pieces. Typically, these arrows refer to the lengthwise grain, this is because the crosswise grain is usually stretchier than the lengthwise. We want the crosswise to go AROUND the body so the garment will fit better once sewn. We always need a bit of stretch! But don't over stress about matching the Straight of Grain arrows with the lengthwise grain each and every time. It is a good rule of thumb to do it but it is not a make or break decision. Keep in mind that certain pattern pieces (like facings, collars, etc.) don't necessarily need to follow the lengthwise grain because they don't stretch around the body. Which in turn can help conserve your fabric yardage and allow you to match more important pieces to the lengthwise grain, such as the bodice FRONT and BACK. Good luck with your sewing!
Are you sure you mean 5:30? The video is only 5:32 long. Please let me know and I will clarify.
BTW I noticed sheets are sewn with the grainline running top to bottom, go figure.
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