Q&A: Grainline on Pants - Threads
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If you've ever wondered about grainline on pants, and how an on-grain or off-grain seam will affect fit, we have the answers. Learn more about grainline.
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The quest for the well-fitting trousers - what I have learned < with my hands - Dream
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Pants Fitting: Adjustments that Affect Vertical Grainline
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Q&A: Grainline on Pants - Threads
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Hack the Harper Pattern into Pants
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I am trying to convert this pants pattern to shorts, should I cut the length parallel to the grainline or to the side pocket? : r/sewhelp
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When It Goes Against the Grain - Patterns for Pirates
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Q & A series — In the Folds
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Pattern has diagonal stripes, is the red line still the grain line (pulled a thread) : r/sewhelp
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Q&A - small business — Q & A series — In the Folds
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Stitches and Seams: Alterations: X-Wrinkles Wedge Adjustments (Pants)