Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog
What is Fabric Grain and Why is it Important?
What is grain in a woven fabric? What’s the grain line & why is it important? Understanding fabric grain and grain lines when laying out and cutting out your dressmaking pattern is vital to getting a good make, and ensuring the strength and stretch of your fabric is aligning with the length and width of your garment. Let’s look at how to understand your fabric and ensure you don’t end up with misshapen clothes.
How to choose the correct fabric for your make
Let’s talk about different fabric types & what they are best for.