Which statement correctly describes the grain direction relative to selvage?

Which statement correctly describes the grain direction relative to selvage?

• A. The weft runs parallel to the selvage.
• B. The grain line runs parallel to the selvage.
• C. The warp runs perpendicular to the selvage.
• D. The warp runs parallel to the selvage and the grain line is perpendicular to it.

Answer: (D)

Grain direction describes how the yarns run in a woven fabric relative to the finished edge. The warp yarns run lengthwise and align with the selvage, so the grain line on a pattern—inherited from the warp direction—runs parallel to the selvage. The weft yarns fill across the fabric and run perpendicular to the selvage. So the warp runs parallel to the selvage, and the grain line follows that same direction, also parallel to the selvage. Saying the grain line is perpendicular to the selvage would mix up the warp/weft relationship. When laying out pattern pieces, align the grain line with the selvage to maintain stability and proper drape.

Grain direction describes how the yarns run in a woven fabric relative to the finished edge. The warp yarns run lengthwise and align with the selvage, so the grain line on a pattern—inherited from the warp direction—runs parallel to the selvage. The weft yarns fill across the fabric and run perpendicular to the selvage. So the warp runs parallel to the selvage, and the grain line follows that same direction, also parallel to the selvage. Saying the grain line is perpendicular to the selvage would mix up the warp/weft relationship. When laying out pattern pieces, align the grain line with the selvage to maintain stability and proper drape.