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

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.

Answer 2

The grainline is drawn parallel to the Centre Front or Centre Back to ensure that the fabric falls correctly and that the garment maintains its intended shape and fit. Correct grain placement is crucial for stability and appearance.