Originally Posted by Jingleberry
I was taught back in Home Ec. The wrong side of the fabric is the smooth side - rough is wrong side. As I'm older I don't like using solids, once I cut them up I get confused as to the right side, I hate to go back and feel each side. I have seen in some readings over the years that say use the wrong side for a different texture or look. i usually try to use a tone on tone or marbled fabrics.
i was taught to use a chalk pencil on the reverse side marking up and down arrows indicating grainline.