What is the grain of fabric? What is the grainline? And how to find and use it!

What is the grain of fabric? What is the grainline? And how to find and use it! - Sewing Terminology

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What is the grain of fabric? What is the grainline in sewing? In this video, on Sewing Terminology I'm going to explain what the grain of fabric is, what the grainline is on a sewing pattern, how to find straight grain of fabric and why you need to follow the straight grain when sewing!
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Hi! I'm Evelyn Wood, and I am a vintage fashion designer, dressmaker and sewing instructor.
I have been making clothes all my life!
My love is vintage fashion!
I help 'dressmakers in the making' ( ie new sewers) to learn how to sew and make their own clothes!
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@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

I hope this answers your grain and grainline questions! Leave me a comment to let me know how you found the video and anything I missed out! Also what else helped you understand grain?

@eileenbrunwasser 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely useful! Found on your KZfaq page. Thanks!!

@FancyRavenmoon 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos to learn I find your talents are helping me learn!

@sunitavlog4341 2 жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am

@Arabhorselver92 Жыл бұрын

So if your length grain isn’t long enough to use for your pattern can you use the cross grain instead?

@lynmcguff1538 4 ай бұрын

I’m still finding the selvage and grain line confusing. Does the grain stretch more?

@zeldabennett4164 6 жыл бұрын

Much easier than trying to understand these terms using only book illustrations. It's all much clearer now.

@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

Zelda I'm glad to hear it! I bet after me explaining it though, you could visualize what they were explaining in the books! And I love your using book to learn also! Keep it up and you will learn very fast! x

@sarahmeacheam7517 6 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple woman. I see that Evelyn has a new video up I click.

@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

Aww And I thankyou greatly for it 😙

@sarahmeacheam7517 6 жыл бұрын

Evelyn Wood you're welcome you lovely lady you

@nicolesealey3632 6 жыл бұрын

Word.

@ines_ramos 3 жыл бұрын

This was soooo helpful!!! My grandma was a professional seamstress, and my mom learned to sew in the last years of her life (she sadly passed away in March). Now I want to "take the relay" and continue the family tradition, because it's so fascinating!

@PeaceMeBish 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate that you explain things several different times in several different ways. Excellent series. Thank you for making/posting it!

@sjmsutherland 3 жыл бұрын

FINALLY I now understand!!! Now I will find cutting patterns easier, as I just never understood what the grain was!!! I only ever used my sewing machine to create textile art, I'm pretty new at using it to make clothes!! Thank you so much for this video!!!! :D

@laurajones4088 6 жыл бұрын

Evelyn, your explanations of sewing terms are very thorough and I am enjoying this series even though I have been sewing for many years. Lovely refresher for me and so useful for those new to sewing. Thank you for this series.

@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

Laura your most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind compliments! It is nice to have a refresher I agree! I never stop learning! And I too thought this would be invaluable reference for a new sewer!

@meguellatisabrina5631 4 жыл бұрын

Before you said you were a teacher I knew it right away. You have that kind of methodology only academics have, and hey, I'm not only learning sewing here, I'm only learning English and it tremendously give me the willing to learn more as I understood every single word you said. I should also say I like your style and wonder if it's your everyday style or it's just for the school...

@rosemaryhannah3467 Жыл бұрын

I have been sewing for over 60 years and it never ceases to amaze me how many people today launch into sewing without understanding the basics. So this kind of instruction is invaluable in my opinion. But I also wanted to tell you a funny story. A newbie sewist asked on a Facebook group how she could find the grainline. Not an uncommon question except that as I carried on reading the post it became clear that she thought it was only in one place and she was having difficulty in locating it. I thought I may have misread her post so I re-read it, once then twice. No, I hadn't misunderstood her. So I answered her as tactfully as I could and explained it was any line that runs parallel to the selvage.

@DipityS 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciated you clear teaching style - making it simple to understand and introducing new terms. Thank you.

@jackybraun2705 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching sewing videos recently but am from the UK and learnt to sew in the 1960s and 1970s. We have different words for many things - bias and selvedge are the same but I only associate grain with wood. We called these the warp and the weft. There are many other examples. You say that when you start sewing it's like learning a new language. Here I'm learning yet another language!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

Warp and weft is the technical names for them yes! 😄

@sherlhen 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! I finally understood it. I was getting frustrated with myself earlier when I couldn’t understand the sewing book I was reading up about this topic. It helped that I paused this video first, searched for your selvage video and watched it, then returned to this video and continued watching it. Very clear and concise explanation. Thank you once again.

@johannakerns2107 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Evelyn. My sewing vocabulary is growing with each video!

@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

Fabulous!!! Im so glad to hear it! More will be coming!

@susanfleming8305 Жыл бұрын

You have have Be came my sewing teach er thank you God for people Like you I just Leaning to sew as a wonderful hobby!

@feufleur9740 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thank you!!! This is the clearest and easiest to follow explanation I've come across as a sewing newbie! Thank you!

@randimatsuzaki8461 2 жыл бұрын

I self taught when I was a child, so I missed a lot of details like how to use grain. I appreciate you taking the time to explain these things in videos for us.

@margaretbrown6492 2 жыл бұрын

I thought this video was VERY helpful and informative. You are a great instructor, explaining these terms and concepts in a clear and simple way that is easy to understand and makes sense! Thank you - I'll definitely be watching more of your videos as I try to learn these basic sewing concepts!

@sarahleopard4446 17 күн бұрын

You are so smart Evelyn, and such a great teacher!!

@banthony8545 4 жыл бұрын

This one popped up on my KZfaq feed and really liked it, very clear. Here's a good example of what happens when something is "not on grain:" you look down at your pants and the seam is snaking, spiraling down your leg! An exaggeration. But when you see fabric "twisting" wonky on a seam, that's off grain and there's no making it right. Depending on the fabric and garment drape, cutting a garment off grain can be fatal, when completed it will never hang right or move with the body correctly. When I read how Chanel suits were besoke made, I really got. But that leads to vid on ironing techniques: hams and clappers please.

@JodiHolstead Жыл бұрын

Best explanation of grainline I’ve seen! Thank you!

@pjacksreads536 4 ай бұрын

Oldie but golden! Great message Thanks for sharing it

@SauleNewell 3 жыл бұрын

That was EXTREMELY clear, thank you so much

@josephsfields Жыл бұрын

I must have watched 14 of your videos looking for the info in this one. Re: I'm still deciphering the information from the pattern package. Im a single dad and the first sewing project I'm taking on is my daughter's wedding dress. This is because I don't like her suitor and want to sabotage the wedding. Just Kidding. I'm just going to attempt a short-sleeved medium weight button down cotton work shirt w/collar and pocket. Wish me luck.

@christineborowski6285 3 жыл бұрын

I just cannot learn from print only!! Evelyn makes it sew easy to understand!!

@nadiamazzone1232 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos Evelyn and you are very, very good for us no-hoppers. You cover everything that is needed.

@supernaturallyblessed 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Beautiful, I Am A Beginner Sewer The Last Time I Sew Was Back In Jr High In The 80’s Lol, Well Im A Grammie Now & Im Back At It With A Goal To Become Grammie Everything Maker, Lol I Wanted To Say Thank You!!! You Are A Blessing Not Just To Me But Thousands Of People, You Are An Amazing Professional Sewer Thank You & May God Bless You With So Much Blessing’s That It Over Flows, Thank You Beautiful Once Again…….

@Ione1916 3 жыл бұрын

Ms. Wood, I found this video very helpful. Thank you for what you do. Regards, Rebecca Duncan North Carolina

@paulinemcleggan7585 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. I haven’t sewn anything in years! Thank you for re kindling my passion. 😀

@mariajoseescobar8109 3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn this video is amazing! I just have a question, how do you find the straight grain when there is no selvage in your piece your fabric? Thank you for all of your videos, I’ve learnt so much from them as a beginner sewer!

@fawziahoosen1366 Жыл бұрын

Yes I would really like to know the same question

@jaybee1086 3 жыл бұрын

I just a beginner and started to learn how to sew Your video helps me a lot to understand what is grainline on sewing pattern. I searched a lots of video and this is the only video explained details by details. I understand every single words you said. Thank you very much it is very helpful to me.

@guylainebourget9543 4 жыл бұрын

Finally! Your clear explanations helped this francophone to understand the grain, the selvage… thank you!!!

@jimclayton2504 8 ай бұрын

Wow! I have never known and I have always been very confused....But I got it within 5 seconds with your video. Many thanks Jim.

@luzshemonek5708 7 ай бұрын

Oh Evelyn Wood! I love you!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@ColleenRichter Ай бұрын

This was so incredibly helpful! About to dive into my first dress for a little one. So happy I watched this first!

@marylal7093 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Evelyn. So simply explained and a very pleasant and lovely lady to watch. Look forward to looking at your other videos.

@theresahammond57 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful my mom tried to teach me to sew . I was a terrible student and very impatient. Your videos are a great refresher. I want to make some simple outfits for my grandchildren 😊

@leighdesaram Жыл бұрын

Explained perfect. Finally I now understand properly. I been sewing 5 yr and always confused at some point. I guess. I been lucky with my work

@kimc91 3 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate this video... Grain line explained so clearly. Thanks

@momosaku16 4 жыл бұрын

I`ve just started sewing and been looking for exactly this kind of content! thank you

@Evelyn__Wood 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

@floorvanstraten8160 3 жыл бұрын

so clear and understandable! i'm actually looking for a video about finding grainline without a selvage - and you have one for that too! yay!

@mariaaguila3605 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. Also, you have such a cheerful face, and I didn't realise I was also smiling the whole time while watching your video.

@jaime1251 6 жыл бұрын

Clear and concise. Thank you for sharing your talent.

@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

Aww my pleasure! thank you for watching!

@annpearce1934 3 жыл бұрын

This information is vital to anyone who plans to sew. Thanks for the information.

@richlovin2173 4 жыл бұрын

You cleeared up the meaning of grain very well.

@rbersani1 2 жыл бұрын

A good review of what I learned many many years ago is high school.

@Swiftray Жыл бұрын

i’ve done it wrong all the time until now haha - thank you so much you are a jewel

@jessicabraithwaite5822 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you're wearing a shirt that explains the importance of grain line. Perfect.

@LelaLuv16 2 жыл бұрын

A very simple and useful video to understand these concepts so much better! Yay! 🤩🤩

@khenali25u8 5 жыл бұрын

I'm halfway through the video and I am learning so much. As an amateur sewer my hats off to you!!! You are a wonderful teacher. You explain clearly and concisely. Thank you.

@Evelyn__Wood 5 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks for watching!

@oliviaquillin7680 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This helped get rid of all my confusion!!

@dianaavelis2703 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this explanation of the grainline!

@erikasturquoisefeather4721 3 жыл бұрын

Had to chuckle when you were talking about the way the lines should all go the same way, down the body, when you are wearing lines! Your body and sleeves all go the same way. Great subliminal example!

@alexmorton5200 Жыл бұрын

I'm a beginner, and the explanation of the grain was brief and to the point. At 71 years of age I really don't want to listen to someone who tells everything about themselves. Just don't know how much longer I'm going to be around. 😅

@deannaarmstrong8876 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to relearn all of the terminology I've forgotten since high school Home Ec class (early 1980's) and your videos are extremely helpful!! Thank you so much!

@Evelyn__Wood 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Understand the ingo will make it alot easier as you go through patterns!

@Nangiesx 4 жыл бұрын

I watched one before I got to you, You made me understand, girl, you are you thorough, you know just what it means to have learners out here. Thank you.

@Evelyn__Wood 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it!! Grain is a very important thing to understand!!

@leticiamoth Ай бұрын

extremely useful video. i have just begun learning to sew and i have watched many videos about fabric grain. your was by far the most concise and clear of them all! it really helped me finally get the concept. thank you very much! ❤

@lisazystro5343 2 ай бұрын

That was an excellent, very clear explanation. Thank you!

@andreareitman5772 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful explanation! I actually watched four other videos trying to get this concept and your explanation nailed it for me! You are a n excellent teacher!

@JL-mc2dx 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in her vintage school I’ve learned so much.If you’re just learning to sew her school program is very thorough I love her videos.thanks Evelyn

@candyDander 7 ай бұрын

Very Helpful! I bought some 'easy'/ beginner patterns and noticed this term. Thank you for explaining it in a clear way.

@VCarufel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Beginner sewer and this was a great explanation

@jacquiphillips2462 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Evelyn, Thank you for your very informative instructions on ‘grain’. If I don’t get it correct, it certainly won’t be down to you! Xx 💕💕

@Apairoffluffysocks 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks for this.

@moyonga2963 Ай бұрын

Watching the ads because you are great 🌿

@marciabraga1111 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a blessing, I just started loosing the fear of sewing lol so yep I’m starting this adventure and found you, thank you so much.

@anitatorbett4613 3 жыл бұрын

You are so clear and easy to understand. Im such a beginner, and many videos confuse me, especially when the person says@ cut in the width of the fabric

@favournwankwo8863 5 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful,thanks for helping me

@natalienicholesilvestri 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Thank you!

@judew6199 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful explanations - Thank you

@maggiesmith8261 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your tutorials, you make things so clear thank you so much.

@crazyzeebra 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - thank you!

@Artist_Crafter 4 жыл бұрын

It clarified my thinking on grain line! Thank you!

@hunnyhavoc Жыл бұрын

thanks for this series

@roxannemapache826 Жыл бұрын

So educational and easy to follow!!

@JA-tf8cq 3 жыл бұрын

This is so relevant for my skills and knowledge. Thank you, Evelyn.

@charmainebailey9448 4 жыл бұрын

Love your explanations !! Thanks

@user-yo7ul2xh3e Жыл бұрын

The way you explained the difficult terms in sewing or pattern with a very sweet smile is awesome ! Thanks a lot ! Keep it up.

@lynetterene 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Evelyn, I have always struggled with those terms, especially the bias. I look forward to watching the rest of the terminology series ~ two thumbs up 👍👍

@jbeoin 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, thank you!

@sallyhobbs15 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your video, you make it so easy to understand, a real help, many thanks.

@furqaanafzal9332 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is Beautiful !!!

@annetteadams9262 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it’s been a while since I learnt this and your tutorial simply explained those concepts again 😊

@catie052 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...This video was extremely helpful!

@carissaneal5770 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a clear explanation of the grain line, and I love your cheerful disposition!

@isisphlyx Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful, it is so clear.

@esiasante3676 3 жыл бұрын

Well explained. Thanks

@barbparees 2 жыл бұрын

Love your explanations!! So clear and concise

@RD-lm3kr 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I have been learning to sew for days and have made a lot of mistakes about grains now I know. Thanks a lot.

@janeewinston5780 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you explain the importance of the grainline and why we need to follow it.

@tonyamcchesney5166 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't sewn in years with a pattern. Wish we had KZfaq back when I started. Anyway, you made it easy to refresh my memory. Thank you.

@sarahnaomi23 3 жыл бұрын

SO USEFUL. Just the amount of detail I needed. Thank you so much!

@shaywally Жыл бұрын

Really great explanation and right to the point. Thank you, Evelyn!

@mariacerda5489 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Evelyn! You made it so easy to understand.

@dimaggis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was very helpful.

@melaniehall5249 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful teacher!! Thank you. ❤

@user-be4gz5yz4f 6 ай бұрын

Helped me a lot, thank you

@christinaadkis4 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this information.

@deniseblanchard2156 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful explanation! Thanks!

@amishgirl1000 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! That makes it so much easier. Thanks Evelyn

@seestellysew8472 6 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Thank you so much.

@Evelyn__Wood 6 жыл бұрын

Great!! Im so glad it explained things! I remember this being so confusing!!