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Are Grain & Grainline the Same? 🤔 Essential Fabric Terms for Beginners

Nov 12, 2025 · 747 views

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DescriptionConfused by all the fabric terms? This video goes back to basics and explains how fabric is constructed. You'll learn all the key terms (like, yarn, warp, weft & grain). PLUS! I'll explain the different qualities of each grain, so you'll know which pattern piece you should cut on the lengthwise, crosswise and bias graiMore
Confused by all the fabric terms? This video goes back to basics and explains how fabric is constructed. You'll learn all the key terms (like, yarn, warp, weft & grain). PLUS! I'll explain the different qualities of each grain, so you'll know which pattern piece you should cut on the lengthwise, crosswise and bias grain. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Fabric Anatomy: Yarn, Warp & Weft 01:24 - The 3 Grains 01:55 - Qualities of Each Grain 02:41 - What is the Grainline? 03:34 - How to Cut on Different Grains WATCH NEXT 🎥🍿 - Industry Pattern Drafting Tips https://youtu.be/IluwPYNkHEk - What I Tell My Fashion Students https://youtu.be/1BWiIXHRsS0 - My Design-Led Approach to Draft Flared Skirts https://youtu.be/eJMMnAweLbQ READY TO START PATTERN MAKING ✂️ My CLIQD Pattern Making Kits are made for complete beginners. Each kit comes with a professionally-fitted block (to use as the base for your pattern) and a Guide to show you (step-by-step) how to transform the block into any design based off it. Just select the silhouette closest to your design to get started. https://www.cliqdpatternkits.com/ CAN'T GET ENOUGH? 💕 Become a member to get access to exclusive Member's Only videos & the Director's Cut of my regular videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawy2rus031h-lN6A9sf9xw/join Let your imagination run wild, Leigh xx

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