Garment & Textile · Cutting
Grain Line
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US/greɪn laɪn/
Direction of warp (or lengthwise) yarns in woven fabric; knit wales in knits.
Origin
Global
Era
Modern
Also known as
Straight Grain
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Industrialist View
Patterns must be cut on grain (parallel to selvedge) for garments to hang properly. Off-grain cuts twist and spiral on the body.
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Arrow marked on each pattern piece parallel to grain — align with selvedge. 1/16" off = visible twist.
Construction & Use
Cross-grain = 90° to grain; bias = 45°.