Which pattern symbol runs parallel to the selvage?

Which pattern symbol runs parallel to the selvage?

• A. Cross Grain
• B. Grain Line
• C. Straight of Grain
• D. Bias

Answer: (C)

In woven fabrics, the lengthwise grain runs parallel to the selvage. The straight of grain marks that direction on a pattern piece, showing how it should be aligned with the fabric’s longest, warp-thread direction. Aligning along the straight of grain keeps the garment hanging properly and resisting distortion. The cross grain runs across the fabric, perpendicular to the selvage, and the bias runs diagonally at about 45 degrees to the grain. The grain line on a pattern piece is used to align with the fabric’s grain, which is the straight of grain.

In woven fabrics, the lengthwise grain runs parallel to the selvage. The straight of grain marks that direction on a pattern piece, showing how it should be aligned with the fabric’s longest, warp-thread direction. Aligning along the straight of grain keeps the garment hanging properly and resisting distortion. The cross grain runs across the fabric, perpendicular to the selvage, and the bias runs diagonally at about 45 degrees to the grain. The grain line on a pattern piece is used to align with the fabric’s grain, which is the straight of grain.