Originally Posted by gal288

The fabric is not on grain, it's that simple. I have always realigned the fabric, never use it the way it comes off the bolt.

Unfold the fabric,, press out the center, hold the 2 selvages edges together, move the fabric left or right untill there is no distortion in the folded edge. There will be bumbs & bubbles in the fold when it is not straight, but as soon as the grain is aligned, the fabric will lay smooth.

I then lay it on the ironning board, press from selvage edge to fold, being sure to keep selvages together. If you get a bubble when pressing, it's still not onn grain.

When I have a yard of more of fabric, I cut off a piece approx. 24" instead of trying to hold up all the fabric. Do you use a specific size?

Have done this method for over 40years & it works, just a little practice to learn.

Good luck