Originally Posted by GGinMcKinney
I remember. Also, when we had the fabric at home I seam to remember we pulled a thread to be sure fabric was straight. Now, I don't remember how to pull a thread or if it is even a good idea with today's fabrics.
IMHO, I think it's still a good idea to find the grain by pulling a thread. It's harder to do with synthetics or blends, but it isn't impossible. How to?: snip through the selvege and pull gently on the first crossgrain thread that comes up. Start working it by pulling a little at a time until you can see a little line forming where the thread is coming through. Continue with this pulling until the crossgrain thread comes all the way though. If it breaks, it isn't difficult to cut along that little line that is formed until you get to where the thread has broken. I pull with one hand and work my fingers over the little gathers that form to help the thread slide through. I know it sounds like a big production, but it actually is very easy.
When you're finished, you have the true crossgrain.