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What you Need to Know About Grainlines, Marking, and Cutting Fabric

June 6, 2019 by Margaret

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Lengthwise grain (straight of grain) The lengthwise grain of the fabric is parallel to the selvage edge of the fabric. The selvage is also known as the warp. Selvage edges are woven tightly. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/marking-cutting-fabric/

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