The cross grain is the grain line that runs from one side of the fabric to the other. This is formed by weaving weft threads over and under warp threads, and it has more flexibility than warp / straight grain. The bias grain is created when fabric is cut at a 45o angle. When cut on the bias without control, this is the most stretchy' grain on woven textiles, and fabric can stretch out beyond recognition! When cutting straight pieces of cloth that will be joined, it is critical to cut them on the correct grain, which is usually the straight grain. This is due to the fact that there is very little stretch. This is the simplest approach for locating straight grain. Snip the selvedge of your cloth to tear it, then pick up a weft (cross grain) thread and gently tug it. This thread will gently collect your cloth, so proceed with caution. You can also use a fine crochet hook to pull the thread up, clip it, and then pull the new end. This is the second approach, although I typically avoid...
The cross grain is the grain line that runs from one side of the fabric to the other. This is formed by weaving weft threads over and under warp threads, and it has more flexibility than warp / straight grain. The bias grain is created when fabric is cut at a 45o angle. When cut on the bias without control, this is the most stretchy' grain on woven textiles, and fabric can stretch out beyond recognition! When cutting straight pieces of cloth that will be joined, it is critical to cut them on the correct grain, which is usually the straight grain. This is due to the fact that there is very little stretch. This is the simplest approach for locating straight grain. Snip the selvedge of your cloth to tear it, then pick up a weft (cross grain) thread and gently tug it. This thread will gently collect your cloth, so proceed with caution. You can also use a fine crochet hook to pull the thread up, clip it, and then pull the new end. This is the second approach, although I typically avoid...
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