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September 2nd, 2015, 02:38 PM
#1
Senior Member
9 Patch Princess
on the straight grain
I have lots of small/medium scraps of fabric leftovers.
Without having the selvedge edge, is there a way to tell which way a scrap piece was cut?...whether on the lengthways or crosswise grain?
Thank you.
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September 2nd, 2015, 02:40 PM
#2
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: on the straight grain
Most times I can see the grain. If you can't, pull a thread near the edge.
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September 2nd, 2015, 03:49 PM
#3
Senior Member
The Guild President
Re: on the straight grain
I think the length (with the selvage) generally has a little bit more stretch than the width. But if the pieces were very small, you might not be able to feel the difference.
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September 2nd, 2015, 03:50 PM
#4
Senior Member
The Guild President
Re: on the straight grain
Or is it the other way around?
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September 2nd, 2015, 04:20 PM
#5
Senior Member
Applique Angel
Re: on the straight grain
It is the other way round: the cross grain has a little stretch and the lengthwise (selvage) has no stretch.
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September 2nd, 2015, 04:27 PM
#6
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: on the straight grain
Starch and iron them and don't worry about it. That's what I would do. I think the straight of grain is more important when making clothes. Which I learned the hard way is very important.
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September 2nd, 2015, 11:40 PM
#7
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: on the straight grain
I believe grain does matter in quilts. If you have ever stretched the diagonal of a triangle, you would agree! It might not matter in simple patterns, but the more seams and the more intricate blocks, the more the little things matter.
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September 3rd, 2015, 03:24 AM
#8
Senior Member
The Guild President
Re: on the straight grain
I LOVE this video series! Check out her way to test SOG for fabric:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uld9R9kltjw
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September 3rd, 2015, 06:15 AM
#9
Senior Member
Missouri Star
Re: on the straight grain
The length and width of your fabric are both actually straight grain; HOWEVER, the lengthwise grain is normally referred to as the straight grain and it has less give than the widthwise.
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Senior Member
9 Patch Princess
Re: on the straight grain
That you to all who replied.
I appreciate the input.