Grainline
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The lengthwise direction of woven fabric threads, running parallel to the selvedge, that pattern pieces must be aligned to so a garment hangs and fits correctly.
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Bolt
A large roll of fabric as sold in a shop, wound around a flat cardboard or plastic core and holding many yards of material.
Drape
The way a fabric falls and moves under its own weight, ranging from stiff and structured to soft, fluid, and clingy.
Fray
The gradual unraveling of a cut fabric edge as individual threads work themselves loose from the weave over time or handling.
Hand
The way a fabric feels to the touch, described as soft, crisp, slippery, or rough, an important factor when choosing fabric for a pattern.
Nap
A raised, directional surface texture, as on velvet or corduroy, that catches light differently depending on which way the fabric faces.
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