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Sep
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Whether you’re cutting something on the straight grain, or need to offset a pattern piece at an angle from the straight grain, knowing where the threads run is crucial to the success of many sewing projects. Wee Folk Art shows how to find the straight grain of your fabric. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Wee Folk Art]
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