Question

For garments to be cut on a straight grain, the grainline is drawn:

• A. Parallel to Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment
• B. At the right angle to the Centre Front or Back of the garment
• C. At an angle of 45° to the Centre Front or Back of the garment
• D. At an angle of 90° to the Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In fashion studies, understanding the placement of patterns on fabric is crucial for garment construction. The grainline on a pattern piece indicates how the piece should be aligned with the fabric's grain. 

1. The grainline should be aligned parallel to the fabric's selvedge, which is the finished edge of the fabric.

2. Aligning the grainline parallel to the Centre Front or Centre Back ensures that the garment hangs correctly as these lines are straight and support the proper drape and fit of the fabric.

3. Cutting along the straight grain helps maintain the structural integrity of the garment, preventing distortion and ensuring that it maintains its shape after washing and wearing.

Thus, the grainline should be drawn parallel to Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment, providing the necessary guidance for cutting the fabric accurately.

Answer 2

The correct answer is (1) Parallel to Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment.

Here’s the reasoning behind this:

Straight grain refers to the threads of fabric running parallel to the selvage (the finished edges of the fabric). When cutting garments on the straight grain, the grainline is typically drawn parallel to the center front or center back of the garment to ensure that the fabric's threads are aligned with the natural flow of the fabric, providing the garment with the correct fit and drape.

Let’s evaluate the other options:

(2) At the right angle to the Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment: This would be perpendicular, which would create a cross-grain cut and is not the ideal direction for cutting on the straight grain.

(3) At an angle of 45° to the Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment: Cutting at a 45-degree angle would result in a bias cut, which is often used for specific garment effects but is not the straight grain.

(4) At an angle of 90° to the Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment: This refers to a cross-grain cut and is not appropriate for ensuring a straight grain cut.

Thus, the correct answer is (1) Parallel to Centre Front or Centre Back of the garment, as this aligns the fabric correctly with the straight grain.