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From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 08-26-2003, 03:27 PM (1 of 4)
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Hi me again lol, Just need to know about grainlines, is the length grainline non stretchy and the cross grainline stretchy?? i dont know how to tell. Im asking because i bought about 3 metres of fabric from a charity shop it was in a bargain basket. So how do i tell which is the grainlines???? Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35 
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From: plrlegal
Date: 08-26-2003, 09:49 PM (2 of 4)
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Yes Angie the cross grain is stretchy and the straight is non-stretchy. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
Member since: 05-19-2001 Total posts: 318 |
From: habanerohutch
Date: 08-26-2003, 10:31 PM (3 of 4)
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And if that fabric still has its selvages, the lengthwise grainline is parallel to the selvage. In woven fabrics the difference in stretchiness may be so minimal it's hardly noticeable. But it will make a difference in how the fabric drapes in a garment. Lala Chile Pepper from Texas
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User: habanerohutch
Member since: 07-01-2000 Total posts: 49 |
From: bubblefizz_1
Date: 08-27-2003, 06:21 AM (4 of 4)
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Thanks for that!! Now i can rest lol. Well most of my fabrics are bought from charity shops and they dont have the selveges on them, so i just needed to be sure that i was doing it right. Angie
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User: bubblefizz_1
Member since: 07-25-2003 Total posts: 35
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