I hope this answers your grain and grainline questions! Leave me a comment to let me know how you found the video and anything I missed out! Also what else helped you understand grain?
Zelda I'm glad to hear it! I bet after me explaining it though, you could visualize what they were explaining in the books! And I love your using book to learn also! Keep it up and you will learn very fast! x
This was soooo helpful!!! My grandma was a professional seamstress, and my mom learned to sew in the last years of her life (she sadly passed away in March). Now I want to "take the relay" and continue the family tradition, because it's so fascinating!
Evelyn, your explanations of sewing terms are very thorough and I am enjoying this series even though I have been sewing for many years. Lovely refresher for me and so useful for those new to sewing. Thank you for this series.
Laura your most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind compliments! It is nice to have a refresher I agree! I never stop learning! And I too thought this would be invaluable reference for a new sewer!
FINALLY I now understand!!! Now I will find cutting patterns easier, as I just never understood what the grain was!!! I only ever used my sewing machine to create textile art, I'm pretty new at using it to make clothes!! Thank you so much for this video!!!! :D
Before you said you were a teacher I knew it right away. You have that kind of methodology only academics have, and hey, I'm not only learning sewing here, I'm only learning English and it tremendously give me the willing to learn more as I understood every single word you said. I should also say I like your style and wonder if it's your everyday style or it's just for the school...
Thanks! I finally understood it. I was getting frustrated with myself earlier when I couldn’t understand the sewing book I was reading up about this topic. It helped that I paused this video first, searched for your selvage video and watched it, then returned to this video and continued watching it. Very clear and concise explanation. Thank you once again.
I have been watching sewing videos recently but am from the UK and learnt to sew in the 1960s and 1970s. We have different words for many things - bias and selvedge are the same but I only associate grain with wood. We called these the warp and the weft. There are many other examples. You say that when you start sewing it's like learning a new language. Here I'm learning yet another language!
I have been sewing for over 60 years and it never ceases to amaze me how many people today launch into sewing without understanding the basics. So this kind of instruction is invaluable in my opinion. But I also wanted to tell you a funny story. A newbie sewist asked on a Facebook group how she could find the grainline. Not an uncommon question except that as I carried on reading the post it became clear that she thought it was only in one place and she was having difficulty in locating it. I thought I may have misread her post so I re-read it, once then twice. No, I hadn't misunderstood her. So I answered her as tactfully as I could and explained it was any line that runs parallel to the selvage.
I've been sewing for 40+ years, and I never had this explained as well as it is explained here. Just goes to show we never stop learning. Ms. Wood is a great teacher.
I am just beggining to sew and I saw on your previous videos you continuously said to learn what the grain line is and now at the end of the video super super happy I understand how important it is watching this whole series is so helpful thank you!😊
Thank you for this helpful video. Also, you have such a cheerful face, and I didn't realise I was also smiling the whole time while watching your video.
I thought this video was VERY helpful and informative. You are a great instructor, explaining these terms and concepts in a clear and simple way that is easy to understand and makes sense! Thank you - I'll definitely be watching more of your videos as I try to learn these basic sewing concepts!
I have been sewing, using the trial and error method, for nearly 60 years. The reason for instructions on patterns becomes clear when one sees the result of not precisely following them. It is a delight to watch and listen to you. Having never had a sewing lesson, I have probably made just about all the mistakes. It would have been lovely to have your channel and instructions around all these years. I am glad to say, while I did make a lot of mistakes, I did learn by them. I am so glad for the people who have you as a wonderful resource thereby saving them many hours of frustration and needless expense.
I'm a beginner, and the explanation of the grain was brief and to the point. At 71 years of age I really don't want to listen to someone who tells everything about themselves. Just don't know how much longer I'm going to be around. 😅
I self taught when I was a child, so I missed a lot of details like how to use grain. I appreciate you taking the time to explain these things in videos for us.
Had to chuckle when you were talking about the way the lines should all go the same way, down the body, when you are wearing lines! Your body and sleeves all go the same way. Great subliminal example!
extremely useful video. i have just begun learning to sew and i have watched many videos about fabric grain. your was by far the most concise and clear of them all! it really helped me finally get the concept. thank you very much! ❤
Hello Beautiful, I Am A Beginner Sewer The Last Time I Sew Was Back In Jr High In The 80’s Lol, Well Im A Grammie Now & Im Back At It With A Goal To Become Grammie Everything Maker, Lol I Wanted To Say Thank You!!! You Are A Blessing Not Just To Me But Thousands Of People, You Are An Amazing Professional Sewer Thank You & May God Bless You With So Much Blessing’s That It Over Flows, Thank You Beautiful Once Again…….
Thank you so much for this video!!! I just started to sew and the grainlines were so confusing, but you explained it easily and I feel much more confident continuing my project!
You are so clear and easy to understand. Im such a beginner, and many videos confuse me, especially when the person says@ cut in the width of the fabric
OMG! Where have you been. I love all of your videos and when I am finish watching one I see the first 25 videos in the youtube suggestion column are all yours. I don't even have to search for them. They are coming to me like hot potatoes. Thank you so much. I have always love to sew since I was a little girl but I failed my intent back when I was in high school. I decided to give it a try about 5 years ago and I stopped because I couldn't figure out anything on my own. Now, I found you. I am definitely giving it another try and I am confident this time will be a success because of you. My biggest problem is that I keep ending with an end longer than the other one and end up cutting the left over edges. I think if I am not mistaken my problem is the grain. I cut the pattern where ever is a space in the fabric that fits no matter what dirrection of the grain. I am going to check out your website. Thank you so much. You are amazing!!!
I am just learning how to sew during covid so no in person instruction. Your video was awesome at helping me. I have a brain injury so it is not always easy.. Thank you so much.
It's been yearrrrrrs since I learned the basics of sewing way back in the early 70's. Should have paid more attention in Ms Andersons Home Economics class ! Your explanation of the fabric and how it is made was excellent and very thorough. Thank you!
I watched one before I got to you, You made me understand, girl, you are you thorough, you know just what it means to have learners out here. Thank you.
I'm trying to relearn all of the terminology I've forgotten since high school Home Ec class (early 1980's) and your videos are extremely helpful!! Thank you so much!
I'm halfway through the video and I am learning so much. As an amateur sewer my hats off to you!!! You are a wonderful teacher. You explain clearly and concisely. Thank you.
Thank you so much for the informative video. I’m going to my first sewing class tomorrow, so getting to know the grainlines will help me so much. Evelyn you rock.
I've watched several videos from other people on Grainlines, selvedges, etc. Yours is by far the easiest to understand. Thank you SO much for taking the time to make this. I've never used a pattern, so I was always confused on these difference concepts. I appreciate this very much!
I have watched this video four times now because I'm trying to cook lunch while listening. I swear I still don't have it down. Here's to the fifth playback being the charm! It's not that you're explaining it in a difficult to understand manner, I'm just not able to give it my full attention. I really enjoy you and your accent! Where are you from?
EXTREMELY useful. I bought a sewing machine a couple years ago and have learned a little bit watching TH-cam videos here and there, but a seamstress just hired me to help her sew items for different boutiques and shops that place orders with her so I need to learn all of this ASAP. She is great and has been teaching me as we go but I am going to binge watch all of your videos to learn as much as possible on my own. My dream is to eventually start my own sewing business from home ....I have a long way to go before I am ready for that. So glad I found your channel ❤
Thank you so much. That was so clear. Not so clear if you trying to get the information from a book!! I am using a curtain lining as a toile and thought it best to get the grainline accurate.
Oh my goodness Evelyn, this is the third video that has helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I’m starting off with a basic sewing project and I’m using a Simplicity pattern and every time I come along terminology I don’t know, I look up your videos. Thank you soooo much for taking the time to explain everything thoroughly!! 2019 is my year to become a seamstress!
Thank you for your video. I am taking a sewing course with my niece (7yo) and while the instructor is very good, these videos help reinforce what we are learning in class.
Thank you Evelyn Woods, I couldn't understand all the terminology until you explained it. I watched other videos and couldn't get it. Until i listened to yours. I thank you and will be watching all your videos. P.s you are a beautiful lady.
Didn't know you until today but i'm bingewatching your videos now to catch up haha they are so good ! Very clear and usefull and omg you must be a wonderfull teacher to learn with !
I have been sewing for years but was never taught about the grain of the material. Now I understand!! Thank you! I am just glad that I have been sewing correctly all of these years.
Thank You so much Evelyn -- I have never sewed before - but am getting ready to --- Yes this helped me a lot with the grain, one of the many things I was wondering about. You are excellent at explaining so much -- Thank You again - this is so perfect for what I need.
I hope this answers your grain and grainline questions!
Leave me a comment to let me know how you found the video and anything I missed out! Also what else helped you understand grain?
Extremely useful! Found on your TH-cam page. Thanks!!
I’ve been watching your videos to learn I find your talents are helping me learn!
Yes ma'am
So if your length grain isn’t long enough to use for your pattern can you use the cross grain instead?
I’m still finding the selvage and grain line confusing. Does the grain stretch more?
Much easier than trying to understand these terms using only book illustrations. It's all much clearer now.
Zelda I'm glad to hear it! I bet after me explaining it though, you could visualize what they were explaining in the books! And I love your using book to learn also! Keep it up and you will learn very fast! x
I'm a simple woman. I see that Evelyn has a new video up I click.
Aww And I thankyou greatly for it 😙
Evelyn Wood you're welcome you lovely lady you
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This was soooo helpful!!! My grandma was a professional seamstress, and my mom learned to sew in the last years of her life (she sadly passed away in March). Now I want to "take the relay" and continue the family tradition, because it's so fascinating!
Appreciate that you explain things several different times in several different ways. Excellent series. Thank you for making/posting it!
Evelyn, your explanations of sewing terms are very thorough and I am enjoying this series even though I have been sewing for many years. Lovely refresher for me and so useful for those new to sewing. Thank you for this series.
Laura your most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind compliments! It is nice to have a refresher I agree! I never stop learning! And I too thought this would be invaluable reference for a new sewer!
FINALLY I now understand!!! Now I will find cutting patterns easier, as I just never understood what the grain was!!! I only ever used my sewing machine to create textile art, I'm pretty new at using it to make clothes!! Thank you so much for this video!!!! :D
Before you said you were a teacher I knew it right away. You have that kind of methodology only academics have, and hey, I'm not only learning sewing here, I'm only learning English and it tremendously give me the willing to learn more as I understood every single word you said. I should also say I like your style and wonder if it's your everyday style or it's just for the school...
I appreciated you clear teaching style - making it simple to understand and introducing new terms. Thank you.
Thanks! I finally understood it. I was getting frustrated with myself earlier when I couldn’t understand the sewing book I was reading up about this topic.
It helped that I paused this video first, searched for your selvage video and watched it, then returned to this video and continued watching it.
Very clear and concise explanation. Thank you once again.
You have have Be came my sewing teach er thank you God for people Like you I just Leaning to sew as a wonderful hobby!
I have been watching sewing videos recently but am from the UK and learnt to sew in the 1960s and 1970s. We have different words for many things - bias and selvedge are the same but I only associate grain with wood. We called these the warp and the weft.
There are many other examples.
You say that when you start sewing it's like learning a new language. Here I'm learning yet another language!
Warp and weft is the technical names for them yes! 😄
I have been sewing for over 60 years and it never ceases to amaze me how many people today launch into sewing without understanding the basics. So this kind of instruction is invaluable in my opinion. But I also wanted to tell you a funny story. A newbie sewist asked on a Facebook group how she could find the grainline. Not an uncommon question except that as I carried on reading the post it became clear that she thought it was only in one place and she was having difficulty in locating it. I thought I may have misread her post so I re-read it, once then twice. No, I hadn't misunderstood her. So I answered her as tactfully as I could and explained it was any line that runs parallel to the selvage.
Best explanation of grainline I’ve seen! Thank you!
I've been sewing for 40+ years, and I never had this explained as well as it is explained here. Just goes to show we never stop learning. Ms. Wood is a great teacher.
Super helpful, thank you!!! This is the clearest and easiest to follow explanation I've come across as a sewing newbie! Thank you!
I am just beggining to sew and I saw on your previous videos you continuously said to learn what the grain line is and now at the end of the video super super happy I understand how important it is watching this whole series is so helpful thank you!😊
Thank you for this helpful video. Also, you have such a cheerful face, and I didn't realise I was also smiling the whole time while watching your video.
I thought this video was VERY helpful and informative. You are a great instructor, explaining these terms and concepts in a clear and simple way that is easy to understand and makes sense! Thank you - I'll definitely be watching more of your videos as I try to learn these basic sewing concepts!
Ms. Wood, I found this video very helpful. Thank you for what you do. Regards, Rebecca Duncan North Carolina
You are so smart Evelyn, and such a great teacher!!
Oldie but golden! Great message Thanks for sharing it
I have been sewing, using the trial and error method, for nearly 60 years. The reason for instructions on patterns becomes clear when one sees the result of not precisely following them. It is a delight to watch and listen to you. Having never had a sewing lesson, I have probably made just about all the mistakes. It would have been lovely to have your channel and instructions around all these years. I am glad to say, while I did make a lot of mistakes, I did learn by them. I am so glad for the people who have you as a wonderful resource thereby saving them many hours of frustration and needless expense.
Wow! I have never known and I have always been very confused....But I got it within 5 seconds with your video. Many thanks Jim.
I'm a beginner, and the explanation of the grain was brief and to the point. At 71 years of age I really don't want to listen to someone who tells everything about themselves. Just don't know how much longer I'm going to be around. 😅
This was so incredibly helpful! About to dive into my first dress for a little one. So happy I watched this first!
I self taught when I was a child, so I missed a lot of details like how to use grain. I appreciate you taking the time to explain these things in videos for us.
Had to chuckle when you were talking about the way the lines should all go the same way, down the body, when you are wearing lines! Your body and sleeves all go the same way. Great subliminal example!
Oh Evelyn Wood! I love you!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Very Helpful! I bought some 'easy'/ beginner patterns and noticed this term. Thank you for explaining it in a clear way.
Thank you Evelyn. So simply explained and a very pleasant and lovely lady to watch. Look forward to looking at your other videos.
extremely useful video. i have just begun learning to sew and i have watched many videos about fabric grain. your was by far the most concise and clear of them all! it really helped me finally get the concept. thank you very much! ❤
This was so helpful. I haven’t sewn anything in years! Thank you for re kindling my passion. 😀
Hello Beautiful, I Am A Beginner Sewer The Last Time I Sew Was Back In Jr High In The 80’s Lol, Well Im A Grammie Now & Im Back At It With A Goal To Become Grammie Everything Maker, Lol I Wanted To Say Thank You!!! You Are A Blessing Not Just To Me But Thousands Of People, You Are An Amazing Professional Sewer Thank You & May God Bless You With So Much Blessing’s That It Over Flows, Thank You Beautiful Once Again…….
Explained perfect. Finally I now understand properly. I been sewing 5 yr and always confused at some point. I guess. I been lucky with my work
A very simple and useful video to understand these concepts so much better! Yay! 🤩🤩
That was EXTREMELY clear, thank you so much
Watching the ads because you are great 🌿
i’ve done it wrong all the time until now haha - thank you so much you are a jewel
I so appreciate this video... Grain line explained so clearly. Thanks
so clear and understandable! i'm actually looking for a video about finding grainline without a selvage - and you have one for that too! yay!
A good review of what I learned many many years ago is high school.
Thank you so much for this video!!! I just started to sew and the grainlines were so confusing, but you explained it easily and I feel much more confident continuing my project!
You are so clear and easy to understand. Im such a beginner, and many videos confuse me, especially when the person says@ cut in the width of the fabric
Thank you for this explanation of the grainline!
I like that you're wearing a shirt that explains the importance of grain line. Perfect.
Thank you, I am about to use a piece of fabric with only one selvage edge. Now I understand which way my pattern needs to go x
OMG! Where have you been. I love all of your videos and when I am finish watching one I see the first 25 videos in the youtube suggestion column are all yours. I don't even have to search for them. They are coming to me like hot potatoes. Thank you so much. I have always love to sew since I was a little girl but I failed my intent back when I was in high school. I decided to give it a try about 5 years ago and I stopped because I couldn't figure out anything on my own. Now, I found you. I am definitely giving it another try and I am confident this time will be a success because of you. My biggest problem is that I keep ending with an end longer than the other one and end up cutting the left over edges. I think if I am not mistaken my problem is the grain. I cut the pattern where ever is a space in the fabric that fits no matter what dirrection of the grain. I am going to check out your website. Thank you so much. You are amazing!!!
Thank you so much! This helped get rid of all my confusion!!
Thanks so much, I have been learning to sew for days and have made a lot of mistakes about grains now I know. Thanks a lot.
Finally! Your clear explanations helped this francophone to understand the grain, the selvage… thank you!!!
The way you explained the difficult terms in sewing or pattern with a very sweet smile is awesome ! Thanks a lot ! Keep it up.
I’m in her vintage school I’ve learned so much.If you’re just learning to sew her school program is very thorough I love her videos.thanks Evelyn
Thank you so much Miss, your video helped me really much to understand the meaning for straight grain for my food and textiles class.
Thank you! Beginner sewer and this was a great explanation
I haven't sewn in years with a pattern. Wish we had TH-cam back when I started. Anyway, you made it easy to refresh my memory. Thank you.
That was an excellent, very clear explanation. Thank you!
This information is vital to anyone who plans to sew. Thanks for the information.
I`ve just started sewing and been looking for exactly this kind of content! thank you
Wonderful! Thanks for watching!
I am just learning how to sew during covid so no in person instruction. Your video was awesome at helping me. I have a brain injury so it is not always easy.. Thank you so much.
It's been yearrrrrrs since I learned the basics of sewing way back in the early 70's. Should have paid more attention in Ms Andersons Home Economics class !
Your explanation of the fabric and how it is made was excellent and very thorough. Thank you!
This video is very useful! I didn't know when I cut up the fabrics I need to check the grains first... Awesome video! I
I watched one before I got to you, You made me understand, girl, you are you thorough, you know just what it means to have learners out here. Thank you.
I'm glad to hear it!! Grain is a very important thing to understand!!
This was very useful! I learned exactly how to tell what is what!
Your work is Beautiful !!!
Wow!! That makes it so much easier. Thanks Evelyn
Hi Evelyn, Thank you for your very informative instructions on ‘grain’. If I don’t get it correct, it certainly won’t be down to you! Xx 💕💕
Thank you Evelyn! You made it so easy to understand.
I'm trying to relearn all of the terminology I've forgotten since high school Home Ec class (early 1980's) and your videos are extremely helpful!! Thank you so much!
My pleasure! Understand the ingo will make it alot easier as you go through patterns!
This video actually made a lot of sense, the definition is very clear...THANK YOU!!!!!
Oh my gosh I finally got it, that makes sense why some projects have turned out wonky 😬😅
I think this is a great video it’s put plane and simple for any learner or even us oldies
I'm halfway through the video and I am learning so much. As an amateur sewer my hats off to you!!! You are a wonderful teacher. You explain clearly and concisely. Thank you.
Awww thanks for watching!
I love that you explain the importance of the grainline and why we need to follow it.
I had to check wikipedia to understand selvage or selvedge edge. I love the video.
This was a fantastic explanation. Thanks so much.
Thank you so much for the informative video. I’m going to my first sewing class tomorrow, so getting to know the grainlines will help me so much. Evelyn you rock.
I have been watching your videos Evelyn and you are very, very good for us no-hoppers. You cover everything that is needed.
you are awesome, i like your style and your amazing way of teaching and simplifying terms.
Thanks Evelyn this video is so much helpful. Its clear now!
Clear and concise. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Aww my pleasure! thank you for watching!
This was absolutely perfect! I now have a better understanding of the "grains" - incredibly valuable!
Yes, I now have a much better idea on the grain. Thank you, no one has ever explained this to me in previous sewing classes.
I've watched several videos from other people on Grainlines, selvedges, etc. Yours is by far the easiest to understand. Thank you SO much for taking the time to make this. I've never used a pattern, so I was always confused on these difference concepts. I appreciate this very much!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I’ve watch several of your videos and you answered my most important questions!!!!!!
I'm glad to hear that!! 😄 Happy sewing!
I have watched this video four times now because I'm trying to cook lunch while listening. I swear I still don't have it down. Here's to the fifth playback being the charm! It's not that you're explaining it in a difficult to understand manner, I'm just not able to give it my full attention. I really enjoy you and your accent! Where are you from?
EXTREMELY useful. I bought a sewing machine a couple years ago and have learned a little bit watching TH-cam videos here and there, but a seamstress just hired me to help her sew items for different boutiques and shops that place orders with her so I need to learn all of this ASAP. She is great and has been teaching me as we go but I am going to binge watch all of your videos to learn as much as possible on my own. My dream is to eventually start my own sewing business from home ....I have a long way to go before I am ready for that. So glad I found your channel ❤
Thank you so much. That was so clear. Not so clear if you trying to get the information from a book!! I am using a curtain lining as a toile and thought it best to get the grainline accurate.
Oh em gee. What an excellent video! Thank you.
This is a very helpful video
Oh my goodness Evelyn, this is the third video that has helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I’m starting off with a basic sewing project and I’m using a Simplicity pattern and every time I come along terminology I don’t know, I look up your videos. Thank you soooo much for taking the time to explain everything thoroughly!! 2019 is my year to become a seamstress!
Yay!!! Ana I'm so happy to hear it!! Keep practicing and you will be a great seamstress this year! 😚😚
Thank you for your video. I am taking a sewing course with my niece (7yo) and while the instructor is very good, these videos help reinforce what we are learning in class.
This is so helpful, it is so clear.
Thank you Evelyn Woods, I couldn't understand all the terminology until you explained it. I watched other videos and couldn't get it. Until i listened to yours. I thank you and will be watching all your videos. P.s you are a beautiful lady.
Didn't know you until today but i'm bingewatching your videos now to catch up haha they are so good ! Very clear and usefull and omg you must be a wonderfull teacher to learn with !
I have been sewing for years but was never taught about the grain of the material. Now I understand!! Thank you! I am just glad that I have been sewing correctly all of these years.
My pleadure!!
Thank You so much Evelyn -- I have never sewed before - but am getting ready to --- Yes this helped me a lot with the grain, one of the many things I was wondering about. You are excellent at explaining so much -- Thank You again - this is so perfect for what I need.
I just cannot learn from print only!! Evelyn makes it sew easy to understand!!
I really appreciated this video. I was just about to cut fabric, which says cut on the straight of the grain, the wrong way.
A ha I think I get it now, thank you so much. great video. now I need to watch the other video explaining how to find it if you don't have a selvedge.